Android age/version vs app compatibity
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I'm going to be a first time Android user with regard to a new tablet. What would be the oldest preinstalled version I should consider for app compatibility? Maybe 2y-3y future proofing..
Since my...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
Thread created 01-10-2025 by golem
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i don't have much insight for you, unfortunately, but have moved your thread to tech support, where you're more likely to come across those who may. good luck! :peace:
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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No offense intended here, I am an extreme OCD over-thinker.. Analysis paralysis and all of that...
You're over-thinking it. Buy a Fire tablet from Amazon. Buy a Galaxy tablet from wherever you...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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Thanks for the reply!
I hear ya. I almost always over-analyze all my endeavors. I beat you to it on this one though. I'm 99.9% sure I'm going with a Tab A9, now I'm just price shopping. ;-)
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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Generally, I'd probably advise people to look for Android version 14.(which is currently 53% of the android market)
However for use with something like a boroscope camera, it really doesn't matter...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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Again, much appreciate the replies!
I just took a look at the LG Android phone that wouldn't load the banking app and found it's stuck with v9 (c. Mar 2023) and updates are no longer available. I...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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Much appreciate your insight jkee.
I've purchased a few Kindle/Fire tabs as Christmas gifts over the past years for family members and assumed they were pretty locked down with few apps available,...
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Importing an international version could affect warranty and support. The other concern would be a counterfeit product that isn't actually made by samsung.
Internationally slightly different...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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It's generally possible to get the google play store loaded onto a fire tablet which opens up the available apps considerably. Under the hood, fire tablets are often running an older version of...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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Re: Fire Tablets...
I have had several of them and have put the Play store on all of them.
That opens me up to all the Droid Apps and has served me well.
I'd opt for a Samsung if going with a top...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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I'd agree this is likely the best option, but do check the return policy. Sometimes on tablets / laptops / cell phones it's as short as 7 days. Just betting on the Samsung and trying others if...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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Thanks again! Want to kudos everyone for their replies.
I just received a $25 Walmart gift card for an "honest" product review and can secure a family members 10% employee discount allowing me to...
Android age/version vs app compatibity
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One final question if I may. I'm really liking the Galaxy A9 over the Lenovo M9 but I see the A9 is only available in international versions (non US region). From what I gather there are no inherent...
