Janus Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 My bank has advised that Android version 8 is going to be the minimum level of Android that will work with their banking system/software. Hence I need a 'new' 2nd hand phone to future proof the banking app. I Prefer Android, but which 2nd hand Android phone would keep me going for a few years in respect of version updates for the model of phone. I find things like this difficult to work out. Basically I would ideally like a phone that would support the banking app version up to about 2028, so 5 years. Is that realistic? If not can you advise me which way to do things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrotequila Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 What's your budget for starters? So we can suggest some phones. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) Ideally you need one with a 64 bit processor rather than a 32. Also we need an idea of how much you are prepared to spend (as above) Edited May 30, 2023 by HeHasRisen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happ Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) . Edited May 30, 2023 by Happ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Grey Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 50 minutes ago, Janus said: My bank has advised that Android version 8 is going to be the minimum level of Android that will work with their banking system/software. Hence I need a 'new' 2nd hand phone to future proof the banking app. I Prefer Android, but which 2nd hand Android phone would keep me going for a few years in respect of version updates for the model of phone. I find things like this difficult to work out. Basically I would ideally like a phone that would support the banking app version up to about 2028, so 5 years. Is that realistic? If not can you advise me which way to do things. Whats your budget? Are you paying cash or getting a contract? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirsty Relic Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 You asked for advice - Dont do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHasRisen Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, Thirsty Relic said: You asked for advice - Dont do it! You might have to expand on this. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Pyrotequila said: What's your budget for starters? So we can suggest some phones. Maybe up to £100 for a second hand phone I would think, not sure of the going rates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Grey Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, Janus said: Maybe up to £100 for a second hand phone I would think, not sure of the going rates. https://www.argos.co.uk/browse/technology/mobile-phones-and-accessories/sim-free-phones/c:30147/operating-system:android/price:£50-%2D-£100/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janus Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 hours ago, HeHasRisen said: Ideally you need one with a 64 bit processor rather than a 32. Also we need an idea of how much you are prepared to spend (as above) From the tech point I just know the minimum version of Android to function with the banking app is version 8. The version updates for my current phone S5, have ceased. So it is on it's limit which is Android version 6.0.1 1 hour ago, Jack Grey said: Whats your budget? Are you paying cash or getting a contract? Cash. I use a SIM contract rolling month by month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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