is it safe to use an android 8 device made in 2018 to 2fauthenticate? (linux.community)

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I own a handy asus x00p with android 8 that fits my hand (released in 2018). I have a newer android 11 device (released in 2020) but it's larger and heavier and I don't really like using it.

What are the security risks, if I go ahead using the 2018 model to 2fauthenticate?

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[-] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

You can use an OTP Generator like Aegis Authenticator from F-Droid. Afaik it even works offline, so there should be no risk if you strictly keep it offline.

[-] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago

Why would an OTP generator even need connection to anything?

[-] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Cloud backup or to download images for the services the code links to.

Both are optional with Aegis, I use Aegis also.

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