Using an older Android device? Google won’t allow you to sign in after Sept 27


Users are advised to update to a new Android version (3.0 or later) in order to maintain access to Google apps and services on the device. — Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash

Those with devices running on Android 2.3.7 or older may face difficulties using Google services starting Sept 27.

This comes after the company announced in a recently released support document that it will no longer allow sign-in from devices with Android 2.3.7 or older as part of an effort to keep users safe.

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