Waze drops support for older Android versions

Although it is not unusual for Google to have multiple apps for the same or similar functionality, it is atypical to let these multiple apps exist – so much so that we cannot understand the idea. Waze goes one step further, where Google not only has the upper hand, but also updates new functions every few months. But while Waze continues to evolve, it focuses on newer versions of Android and he drops support for the older person.

Waze has started informing users that it will no longer work with older Android versions. Reddit -user djstoxer Recently noted a report that informs them that Waze will soon stop receiving updates on the head of their car, which runs on Android 9 Pie.

When analyzing the latest versions of the app MOTMIRRORWe discovered that the latest beta version requires a minimum of Android 10, compared to the previous version, which also supported Android 8 Oreo and Android 9 Pie. The same requirement should soon follow on the stable channels.

This change most likely affects those who use their old tablets for navigation or generic Android-based entertainment systems in the car with older versions of Android. However, if you still use an old phone that has not yet been updated to Android 10, this may be a sign that you have to upgrade to a new phone.

In particular, although Google will no longer update the app, it will continue to work as usual. You may no longer receive new functions, but the existing, especially the great traffic updates or reports generated by users, have to work well. You must also receive updated maps with changes to existing routes or the addition of new ones.

In the meantime, if upgrading your Android device is not an option, you can use Google Maps as an alternative, because the app is currently working on all systems outside of Android 8 Oreo.