rebeccac Posted January 30, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 30, 2023 So, we sailed VV in July 2022 and I had the app, used it, had only minor problems. Now, we just booked a November 2023 cruise and I tried to go to the app to check things out, and was informed that I needed to update the app. Tried to do that, but apparently my phone will no longer support the app (Samsung S8). I find it very vexing that just because I have an older phone, I will no longer be able to use the app. Luckily, it still works on DH's phone (for now), so we won't be totally lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare AtSeaWithChris Posted January 30, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Is there an update available for your phone itself? Have you deleted and reinstalled the VV app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 30, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 30, 2023 It's very common for apps to not support older versions of the Android OS, especially once Google stops supporting them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_tacocat_ Posted January 30, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 30, 2023 39 minutes ago, 1025cruise said: It's very common for apps to not support older versions of the Android OS, especially once Google stops supporting them. yeah i think google did a big drop of old apps for old devices last week or the week before. sucks, but that's technology these days. just had to get a new ipad because my 10-year old one (still kicking!!!) wasn't able to update to the latest OS and couldn't support the apps i use anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccac Posted January 30, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) My phone is as up to date as it can be. I am stubborn and won't replace my phone just because some apps are not supported. I have many other reasons not to get a new phone, so I guess I will just have to learn to live with some of my apps becoming "dead". And this is not just an Android thing, I have a friend with a very old IPhone that has done the same thing. Edited January 30, 2023 by rebeccac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 31, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 hours ago, _tacocat_ said: yeah i think google did a big drop of old apps for old devices last week or the week before. sucks, but that's technology these days. just had to get a new ipad because my 10-year old one (still kicking!!!) wasn't able to update to the latest OS and couldn't support the apps i use anymore. Yeah, I just ordered a new ipad for that reason. Unfortunately, I test things for work so I need one that has current OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 31, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 31, 2023 6 hours ago, rebeccac said: My phone is as up to date as it can be. I am stubborn and won't replace my phone just because some apps are not supported. I have many other reasons not to get a new phone, so I guess I will just have to learn to live with some of my apps becoming "dead". And this is not just an Android thing, I have a friend with a very old IPhone that has done the same thing. As an IT Security guy, all I can say is that using outdated phones that are running software no longer supported by the vendor can put you more at risk for security issues. Just be careful. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccac Posted January 31, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I am not getting a new phone for a whole host of reasons. Not sure what I can do to "be careful". Generally I don't do much with my phone except read emails and get directions. So far, all the other cruise line apps work on my phone. VV is the only one that doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccac Posted March 5, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Just to follow up, I was finally able to update my app recently and now I can actually use it. Yeah!!! Just in time for our April cruise. There is hope for us with old phones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted March 6, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I will echo the older phones and security issues. Some of the "holes" in old code can not be patched without updating. Be stubborn, but be aware. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzget Posted March 7, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 7, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 1:14 PM, rebeccac said: My phone is as up to date as it can be. I am stubborn and won't replace my phone just because some apps are not supported. I have many other reasons not to get a new phone, so I guess I will just have to learn to live with some of my apps becoming "dead". And this is not just an Android thing, I have a friend with a very old IPhone that has done the same thing. Yeah, Apple does it way earlier than Android. They make phones obsolete often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon81uk Posted March 7, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 7, 2023 59 minutes ago, Fitzget said: Yeah, Apple does it way earlier than Android. They make phones obsolete often. I’ve seen way more reports of the opposite, that getting newer versions of android onto older devices is hard. For iOS the Virgin Voyages app needs iOS 15, which is supported on the iPhone 6S from 2015, released seven and a half years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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