Powered up App not compatible?

[Lok24]

Hi all

got a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2016) Android 8.1.0
with Powered Up App 3.6.0

But version 3.7.0 (june 30th 2021) cannot be installed: not compatible?

Changes according to app store: Bug Fix

Can someone please check if its a general issue or just me?

[dr_spock]

I got that too on the Lenovo Tab 3 Android 5.0.1.  It was fine before with 3.6.0. 

 

[JopieK]

@Lok24 this is a very familiar topic you have :)

[Tcm0]

I think that it's because lego finally dropped 32 bit support for the PUP app. They announced it a while ago.

While the CPU of the device might support x64 instructions, sometimes the OS is compiled as a 32 bit version and that wouldn't work. A workaround might be to use a custom rom (but not all devices are supported etc).

[Lok24]

I see, THX.

app "telephon information" says for OS "32-bit ARM"

*sigh*

 

[ukbajadave]

Just checked. No longer supported on my tablet Galaxy Tab A but still on my phone Galaxy A50. Back to a tiny screen I go 

Is this the same for Control+?

[Lok24]

Just got an answer from service, here's a google translation:

"it looks like the 32Bit devices are unfortunately no longer compatible with the Powered Up App"

Is there any Idea why they don't support any longer, but for Boost and Control+ they do?

 

 

[Tcm0]

I guess that it has something to do with the new graphical style but that's just a wild guess.

[Lok24]

1 minute ago, Tcm0 said:

I guess that it has something to do with the new graphical style but that's just a wild guess.

Hum. More complex graphic than control+ (which is still available for update)?

Perhaps we get an answer via LAN.

 

 

 

[Gimmick]

21 hours ago, Tcm0 said:

I guess that it has something to do with the new graphical style but that's just a wild guess.

32 bit is basically dead, especially on 'mobile'-devices. Some CPU manufacturers are beginning to remove the 32bit instruction set completely, google removes 32 bit only apps from the store and Apple has already dropped support for 32 bit...

I guess 32 bit support will be removed for C+, too.

Depending on the libraries 32 bit may not be possible anymore anyway.

[Lok24]

On 8/17/2021 at 12:08 PM, Gimmick said:

32 bit is basically dead, especially on 'mobile'-devices. Some CPU manufacturers are beginning to remove the 32bit instruction set completely, google removes 32 bit only apps from the store and Apple has already dropped support for 32 bit...

I guess 32 bit support will be removed for C+, too.

Depending on the libraries 32 bit may not be possible anymore anyway.

I'm no expert for this.

What I know:
- the processor is 64 bit
- OS is 32 bit
- Boost App is changed on same day and can still be updated, new version works fine
- Control+ App is changed on same day and can still be updated, new version works fine

So the Galaxy tab can't be that wrong?
And the Smartphone too?
With all other apps running as usual?

 

 

 

 

 

Edited August 19, 2021 by Lok24

[Gimmick]

@Lok24

It would just not surprise me, if they drop 32 bit support for all apps, step by step. And depending on the libraries they use, they may have no choice.

Only the OS version 32/64bit and the app matters. There even were and still are some cheap PCs with 32bit Win10 - who knows why someone would do that and who knows why smartdevice manufacturers used 32bit android (internet sais even some newer "A" tablets from samsung only have 32bit android wtf...) ...

It seems like there are some guides for upgrading the OS on your tablet on the internet, but I would only recommend that if a total failure (device -> irretrievable dead) is acceptable (and double check everything before doing that). And maybe ask LEGO again if they realy dropped 32bit support. :D