We generally support the Android devices from the past 2 years on the latest version of the Yoco app (4.4 and higher). The absolute minimum requirements are as follows:
- Android 4.4 and above
- 800x480 screen resolution and higher
- 3G/LTE/Wireless internet connectivity
- GPS
- Bluetooth connectivity
- 1GB RAM
For the best experience, we recommend a phone or tablet with the additional following specs:
- Android 5 and above
- 2GB RAM
- Quad core CPU
We have successfully tested the following Android phones over the past few years. Note this is not an exhaustive list.
Vodafone Smart 4
Vodafone Smart 6
Acer Z500
HTC Desire HD
Sony Xperia E1
Sony Xperia Z2
ZTE Grand X2
HTC One
Huawei Y220
Huawei Y300
Huawei Ascend G525
LG G3
LG G Flex
Ruggear RG500
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy Trend Plus
Samsung Galaxy A3
Samsung Galaxy A5
Samsung Galaxy Young 2
Samsung Galaxy Trend Neo
We have also successfully tested the following Android tablets. Note this is not an exhaustive list.
Samsung Note 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Tab E
Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite
Asus Google Nexus 7
Nivia Shield
Dell Venue 7
MTN 8978P Steppa Tablet
IMPORTANT: If the app is not available for download in the Google Play Store, then it has not met the minimum requirements for the app.
If you have a device listed above and the app does not work, please ensure that you have the latest version of Yoco. The latest version of Yoco can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
IMPORTANT: If you are unsure if your phone is compatible with the Yoco solution please download the following Spec Device app: Spec Device app. Navigate to 'My Spec Link' and email support@yoco.co.za. We'll then be able to confirm if your device is compatible.
Devices definitely not supported
Blackberry
Windows Phone
Vodacom Smart 4 mini
Alcatel
Hisense
Vodafone Smart Tab
Acer
Karbonn
Smartpoynt
Mediatek chipset
Redmi
Sony Experia E4
ZTE Blade C310
Huawei Ascend Y220
Huawei P8 and Huawei P8 lite (encountering high error rates on these phones)