Pokémon Go is a few years old when it came out at a time when the transition to smartphones with a 64-bit architecture had just begun and many still had a 32-bit one. That division is costing development time by adapting the application to be compatible in both.
After a long time of deliberation, they have decided to stop supporting 32-bit architecture. Which means that if your smartphone is old enough, it will no longer be compatible with Pokémon Go and you won't be able to play it.
[amazon box="B07Y7CW9QY"]If your mobile is 32-bit, you cannot play Pokémon Go
In an upcoming Pokémon Go update due out in early August 2020, they will end support for 32-bit Android devices. With this, Niantic hopes to streamline its development process and focus resources on supporting the latest technologies and operating systems. Android users with 64-bit devices and iOS users will not be affected by this change and will not have to take any action.
Here are some examples of 32-bit Android devices they have listed:
- Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, Note3, J3, J2
- Sony Xperia Z2, Z3
- Motorola First generation Moto G
- Google Nexus 6
- LG Fortune, Tribute
- OnePlus One
- HTC One (M8)
- ZTE Overture 3
- Many Android devices released before 2015
When this update is applied, Trainers using the affected devices will no longer be able to access their Pokémon GO accounts from those mobiles, including their Pokécoins and Bag items. But they will not expire when they are linked to our account.
If we use a 32-bit Android device, we will need a compatible 64-bit Android device or iOS to continue playing Pokémon GO. We must make sure that we have saved the account information and password somewhere to be able to log in again on a new device, although it is valid if we keep the Google or Google account. Facebook with which we registered in the game.
Source: Official website of the game
