An elderly friend has an older iPhone that can't take the app. They're looking at getting a cheapie phone solely to have the app, won't be used for anything else.

Would something like this run it? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHVDF359397/Vodafone-Smart-E9-16GB---Black---Network-Locked-to

@Zigg:

 

An elderly friend has an older iPhone that can't take the app. They're looking at getting a cheapie phone solely to have the app, won't be used for anything else.

 

Would something like this run it? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHVDF359397/Vodafone-Smart-E9-16GB---Black---Network-Locked-to

 

It runs Android 8 so in theory yes - but you realise this phone is locked to Vodafone so they must be on the Vodafone network for it to work?

freitasm:

 

@Zigg:

 

An elderly friend has an older iPhone that can't take the app. They're looking at getting a cheapie phone solely to have the app, won't be used for anything else.

 

Would something like this run it? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHVDF359397/Vodafone-Smart-E9-16GB---Black---Network-Locked-to

 

 

It runs Android 8 so in theory yes - but you realise this phone is locked to Vodafone so they must be on the Vodafone network for it to work?

 

Yep. Would it need a simcard to run the app once it's all set? They really don't like spending money, but would have to top it up once a year if the sim was required.

Zigg:

 

An elderly friend has an older iPhone that can't take the app. They're looking at getting a cheapie phone solely to have the app, won't be used for anything else.

 

Would something like this run it? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHVDF359397/Vodafone-Smart-E9-16GB---Black---Network-Locked-to

 

In theory, it looks like yes; the phone has Android 8.1 ("Go" edition, which means cut down); and does seem to support BlueTooth LE (i.e. "low energy"), which are the basic requirements listed on the MoH's Q&A page. Can't guarantee it - perhaps the MoH Helpline would know for sure (0800 800 606) ?

@Zigg:

 

Yep. Would it need a simcard to run the app once it's all set? They really don't like spending money, but would have to top it up once a year if the sim was required.

 

I believe there are MOH folks testing the app on devices like these to make sure that it's compatible, so given it runs Android 8 I think it's okay.

In theory no SIM card needed, you just need an internet connection to download the app, then no internet needed to scan/run Bluetooth, and then as long as they get back to an internet connection about once a day the device can sync any exposure notifications with the MOH servers.

That sounds good, they have wifi at home. Thanks folks

This device (Vodafone E9) is being currently used by 1541 people according to the device list here.

^ Great link, thanks for that.

The PB price has jumped to full price since this morning! Grabbed one from Warehouse Stationary for the same price as PB's special, or thereabouts, incl. shipping. 

Zigg:

 

An elderly friend has an older iPhone that can't take the app. They're looking at getting a cheapie phone solely to have the app, won't be used for anything else.

 

Would something like this run it? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHVDF359397/Vodafone-Smart-E9-16GB---Black---Network-Locked-to

 

 

 

Bit late to the party but does Rippl run on it?

DarkShadow:

 

Zigg:

 

An elderly friend has an older iPhone that can't take the app. They're looking at getting a cheapie phone solely to have the app, won't be used for anything else.

 

Would something like this run it? https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/MPHVDF359397/Vodafone-Smart-E9-16GB---Black---Network-Locked-to

 

 

Bit late to the party but does Rippl run on it?

 

Rippl: Privacy-first Check-in and Alerting – Apps on Google Play says it runs on Android 5 and up.

freitasm:

 

DarkShadow:

 

Bit late to the party but does Rippl run on it?

 

 

Rippl: Privacy-first Check-in and Alerting – Apps on Google Play says it runs on Android 5 and up.

 

MOH is saying on their website that devices that cannot run NZ COVID Tracer are advised to try Rippl because it has slightly better compatibility, but be aware that it doesn't run Bluetooth Tracing and is for scanning QR codes only.

Oblivian: 3.0.2 for android

Changelog suggests changes to battery and persistent notifications