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Google Killing Off Old Versions of Android - Dismas - 08-04-2021
Google will be cutting off its services for devices running Android 2.3.7 and below. Gingerbread (2.3-2.3.7) was originally released in 2010, so it had a good run.
Quote:Google has started emailing users of very old Android devices to tell them it's time to say goodbye.
Starting September 27, devices running Android 2.3.7 and lower will no longer be able to log in to Google services, effectively killing a big portion of the on-rails Android experience. As Google puts it in an official community post, "If you sign in to your device after September 27, you may get username or password errors when you try to use Google products and services like Gmail, YouTube, and Maps."
Android is one of the most cloud-based operating systems ever. Especially in older versions, many included apps and services were tied to your Google login, and if that stops working, a large chunk of your phone is bricked. While Android can update many core components without shipping a full system update today, Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread, released around 10 years ago, was not so modular.
Read More: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/08/google-will-kill-off-very-old-versions-of-android-next-month/
RE: Google Killing Off Old Versions of Android - mothered - 08-04-2021
They haven't given much forward notice.
It's only 7 weeks away, which may not be enough time for some users to allocate their finances or save for a new phone. Those who heavily utilize an array of Google's services, may also find It difficult to organize themselves In a timely manner.
RE: Google Killing Off Old Versions of Android - Miamoo - 08-04-2021
Google had plans to discontinue its services on older android version much before this announcement. So it's not a surprise. But yes, before announcing the cut off date in September, they should have taken into consideration the interest of their faithful customers. Hope Google will give them more time to switch over to new phone.