Del is experimentally "throwing in the towel" re: NO smart phone EVER
I just wish there was a “leave it alone” choice for software upgrades.
There is with Apple. Right under settings for software update. No idea about Android platform.
I was led down the smartphone path for work, years ago. It was a bit easier, in that we have a tablet too; it's a tool. All our paperwork, parts ordering, email, meetings, etc, can be done on the tablet or the phone. It's like a computer, in that every so often, as far along as 8-9 years, you are forced to eventually upgrade.
If you're retired, or have a job that doesn't require all that, I can see it would be a bit more difficult to get into the smartphone world.