[Poll] should BakaReader EX drop support for Android < 4.0I

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[Poll] should BakaReader EX drop support for Android < 4.0I

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Online Pool: http://www.poll-maker.com/poll293601x15E547C3-11
Results: http://www.poll-maker.com/results293601x382DF02c-11

I need your feedback if BakaReader EX should drop the support for older Android below 4.0 (ICS).

Pros:
+ Access to improved API.
+ Less compatibility issue and more performance in general.
Cons:
- If you are using old android, then you need to upgrade.

Looking the Current Installs, it is around 5k+ installation will be affected
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1-week result:
- 78.1% yay
- 21.9% nay

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total votes = 128

still very low vote count... waiting for another week
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Okay, this needs more attention, it has been pumped out on all official communication channels.
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2-week result:
- 58,6% yay
- 41,4% nay

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So I think I will keep the support ==> No changes on the code.
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It would be nice if you could partition the app and make a newer one with the updates and one for older phones.
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Since the update, I can no longer access BakaReader EX due the support for Androids lower than 4.0 is no longer available. I am one of those people on poll who disagreed on removing the support, but now that it is implemented there is nothing I can do and I don't have the luxury to buy a new phone with the latest version. Now I have nothing to do in my free-time when I am on the go. Since BakaReader EX is the app I have mainly used since 2012, now I have to download PDFs, ePubs, and MOBI readers for my phone just to read a few selection of novels. There are few novels I am reading that has files that could be read on the reader, but most of the novels I have on hold or plan on reading is not available, so I can only read it either on my tablet or on my computer, but I don't like that since I'm always away from both of them and I cannot bring with me except for my phone. It is my complaints on the new update.
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Post by Won-Tola »

A lot of users don't have devices that Can be upgraded to 4.4 Or better I Think it's counter producent to drop support of this app.
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