Old Android Can't Access Google, Gmail, YouTube Etc. Starting September 27, 2021
The majority of Android users may switch to a new smartphone after using the device for three or four years. However, some people still like to use Android until the device is completely dead.
Well, if you are one of the older Android users, maybe this is the end of the journey. Yes, this is because Google will block some of their main applications for older Android users.
Quoting The Star, Thursday (16/9/2021), applications such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and other Google applications will not be able to be used on old Android.
Google also confirmed plans to block users from signing in with their Google accounts on legacy Android devices.
Previously, WhatsApp had stopped support for some older versions of Android.
The old Android in question is Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread). This operating system was introduced in December 2010.
Stopped From 27 September 2021
Now, 11 years later, Google has finally discontinued support for Android 2.3.
"Discontinued support for Android 2.3 as part of our efforts to keep users safe," Google said of the termination of support for Android 2.3.
Just a reminder, earlier in February 2017, Google suspended Google Play contactless/touchless payments so that it can't work on any device running Android 2.3.
Now, starting September 27, 2021, Google has confirmed plans to block all users from logging in with a Google account.
Users who try to sign in to legacy Android devices will receive a warning that the username and password are incorrect, even though they have entered correctly.
Users Asked to Update OS or Change Smartphone
The same error also occurs if the user tries to add a Google Calendar or Gmail account in the device's Settings menu.
In addition, other popular Google applications that rely on Google accounts such as YouTube, Google Play Store, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Calendar, and others will also stop working on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
In order tips memilih situs togel online to continue to use these applications, users must upgrade their OS to Android 3.0. If the user hasn't updated the OS, it's unlikely that they will be able to update it to a newer Android version.
Therefore, it is better for users to buy a new Android smartphone. Another option that can be done is to open YouTube, Gmail, and others through the device's default browser.