Pokémon Go will remove support for 32-bit Android phones

Starting in August of this year, Niantic will remove support for Pokémon Go to run on Android devices with 32-bit processors. The news seems drastic (and it is), but it will basically affect smartphones with Google's mobile operating system and that were released before 2015.

• iOS 11 removes support for 32-bit apps and doesn't work on iPhone 5 and 5c
• Windows 10 32-bit will no longer be installed on new PCs

The change in support for chips from 32 to 64 bits has been happening slowly in the Android world, a very different scenario with Apple, which prevented the launch of 32-bit apps from iOS 11, released in 2017. Pokémon Go enters this scenario for Android users and is one of the apps that will eliminate support for older chips – on iOS nothing changes.

Niantic says many smartphones or tablets released before 2015 may be affected by the end of support, but names some more popular phones like the Samsung Galaxy S4, S5, Note 3 and J3, first-gen Motorola Moto G and Sony Xperia Z2. and Z3.

As of the August update, the app will not allow access to the account, including PokéCoins and items in the player's bag on these devices. This means that not updating the game will not be enough to play the title on a device that will no longer be supported by the developer. The player who wants to continue playing the game will need to log in to another gadget, which can also be an iPhone.