Updates no longer support working devices

[fix_it_phil]

TWENTY THREE YEARS 

That's how long I have shopped on ebay. 

And now my perfectly good phone can't be updated because support for android 8 is removed.

Well, ebay, guess who will be losing a loyal customer. 

And don't forget that today's pensioners are now tech savvy so a ddos is fully possible or maybe we drop a trojan into your inboxes. 

This forcing functional devices into the scrap is worse than driving a diesel car or leaving your heating on all day so your cat stays warm. 

<string> expletives to your directors and developers. 

4q

[slyders_finds]

Time to buy a new phone unfortunately. My phone is getting old too. I have an S10 + .Not sure what you use your phone for but could be a security risk especially if banking. Another option, although probably a pain is to go on your browser and go on the website directly. 

[kensgiftshop]

If this is the first time in 23 years the app doesn't work, you've had a good run.

Just use the browser and go to the site.

[andreszsg]

I just bumped into the same problem with my Samsung S8, that I bought used for next to nothing, with a broken screen which I replaced for a new one. 

My initial reaction was a mix of anger, rage, fury and a sense that all is lost for mankind. However, after recalling that I uninstalled the Ebay app recently to avoid browsing and buying stuff on impulse, I should now thank the Ebay management and phone manufacturers for their artificially programmed obsolescence policy.

By ensuring I cannot install the app, I will save A LOT of money by not purchasing stuff that I don't really need and usually end up reselling for a cheaper price. Therefore I'll only use the desktop site when I really need it, and stay away from ebay when I'm using the phone.

I hope that by the time I switch to a refurbished Android 10 phone, the app will be again blocked from installing it on such devices.

[kensgiftshop]

You can still use Ebay on your phone, just go to the site using the web browser.

[wastingtime101]

For iOS 16 or later and Android 10 or later, follow the instructions here: How to update your eBay app

For older systems running iOS 15 or Android 9 or earlier, you can access eBay from a web browser on your device. Delete the eBay app so links open in your browser instead of the app.

Read more about OS compatibility updates: eBay UK Announcement