If your cell phone has Android Gingerbread you will no longer be able to access Google services

Since last September 27, users of Android Gingerbread (in its version 2.3.7) they can no longer access Google services. In order to keep its users safe from cyberattacks, the technology giant has decided to make it impossible to access applications such as YouTube, Gmail or Maps in cell phones that include the aforementioned operating system.

As you remember, Android Gingerbread debuted in 2011, a decade ago, and lived a golden age until 2012, approximately. Some of the cell phones that included this operating system were the Samsung Galaxy S, HTC Inspire, LG Optimus One, Huawei Sonic, etc.

The Samsung Galaxy S used Android 2.3 Gingerbread. (Samsung picture)

Likewise, users who still have a team with Gingerbread when accessing the applications of Google they will find username and password errors, even though these are spelled correctly.

This blocking of access to Google services was to be expected, since in 2017 the North American company stopped providing technical support to the Play Store application store.

Android 2.3 Gingerbread introduced an API for video games, NFC connectivity, and support for multiple cameras. (Photo: Google)

It should be noted that even popular applications that do not need Google services also do not work on Android Gingerbread, as is the case with WhatsApp, which requires at least Android version 4.1.

How to check the Android version

1. Open the Settings or Settings application on the cell phone
2. Look for the System option, then Advanced and / or System Update
3. Click on Check or Check for updates

After this last step, the version of Android that is present on your cell phone will be displayed on the screen.

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