Why do I need Android 8 or higher to use the Bitvavo app?

Summary

This article explains why Bitvavo is updating the minimum required Android version from 6 to 8. It covers the main reasons for this change, especially around security and performance, and what this means for you if you are using an older Android device. You’ll also find out what your options are if your current device does not meet the new requirements.

Bitvavo is increasing the minimum supported Android version

To keep your experience secure and up-to-date, Bitvavo is raising the minimum Android version required to use the app from Android 6 (Marshmallow) to Android 8 (Oreo).

Android 6 was released in 2015 and hasn't received any security updates since 2018. This makes devices running on older versions more vulnerable to security risks, which is why we're making this change.

Why is this change necessary?

We're making this update for several important reasons:

• Better security: Older Android versions no longer receive security patches from Google, increasing the risk of security vulnerabilities.

• Improved app performance: Newer Android versions support faster performance, smoother navigation, and modern app features.

• Easier and faster updates: Reducing support for outdated Android versions allows us to build and test app updates more quickly.

• Lower maintenance costs: Supporting outdated systems increases complexity and time spent fixing device-specific bugs.

• You’re likely already up-to-date: 99.9% of Bitvavo users already use Android 9 or newer, so this change affects very few people.

What does this mean for you?

If your device uses Android 8 or newer, nothing changes—you’ll continue to receive updates and improvements.

If you’re using Android 7 or older:

• You won’t receive future app updates, which means no access to new features or security improvements.

• You can keep using the last supported version of the app, but it may stop working over time.

• You may encounter bugs or compatibility issues that we won’t be able to fix.

• You’ll face increased security risks due to outdated system protection.

• You might need to update your operating system or switch to a newer device to keep using Bitvavo safely.

What are my options if I use an older Android version?

If your device doesn’t support Android 8 or higher, you have a few options:

• Check for a software update: Go to your device settings, then navigate to System and System updates, or Software update, and check if you can update to Android 8 or higher.

• Use another device: Install Bitvavo on a newer device that meets the minimum requirements.

• Use the Bitvavo website: You can still access your account and trade using the Bitvavo website on your mobile or desktop browser.

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