After a rather long wait and several coming soon style promises, Vine has been officially announced for Android. We saw the announcement a bit earlier this morning, but it looks like the launch is not going quite as well as one could have hoped. The app hadn’t yet begun showing in the Play Store when the earlier announcement hit and while that has since changed, there are still some issues.

Basically, this is for those who have tried to download the Vine app and are having issues — take some comfort in knowing that you are not alone. We have received word from several readers alerting us of the issue, however having been trying to download the app ourselves, we are already seeing the same thing.

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You can take a look at the specific error message above. The Vine app is listed in the Play Store and showing as available, however there seems to be some issues with device compatibility. This error comes despite mention that “this app is compatible with all of your devices.” You will see that in the Play Store, however a click of the install button will tell you the Play Store “could not determine if this item is compatible with your device.”

All said and done, it looks like those who have been waiting for Vine to come available for Android will remain waiting. Well, at least for a little while anyway. Looking on the bright side though, we do think this will resolve itself soon enough. But with that in mind, this little delay just goes to add that little bit of extra frustration.

The original frustration arrived with the Vine for Android announcement and the features. Or in this case, the lack of features. The Vine app is launching for Android, however it has only the basics in terms of features and the promise of frequent updates over the coming weeks.

[Update] It looks like the device compatibility issues have since been resolved. Or in other words, if you have yet to do so, you can now follow the Play Store link below and begin creating some 6-second masterpieces.

VIA: Google Play Store

23 COMMENTS

  1. I was able to download the app, but can’t seem to log in using twitter account. I get “An error occurred while trying to sign in though twitter”.

  2. I downloaded without issue with my GS3, however it force closes as soon as I attempt to find friends. Another frustrating fail in the wait for this app.

  3. I downloaded the app and everything seems to be working completely fine. Droid DNA running a nightly CM10.1 build. Hope the Vine team gets everything going for everyone soon!

  4. Tried using it on my Tmobile Note2, I can see the Vines but I can’t load my own, just a screen with a gray box, no keyboard for text, and recording is slow.

  5. It runs very slow! Which I suppose is expected the first day it’s released but come on; they’ve made us wait for months, I’m sure we couldv’e waited a few more days for the extra bugs to be worked out. Also, anyone else not able to search tags, and people?

  6. wont let me link my account to twitter,,,,finally was able to edit my profile today and add a picture so maybe that will be resolved soon too.

  7. I have the HTC Inspire 4G (Desire HD) and it straight up says my device isn’t compatible. Totally unfair, I never thought I had an outdated phone 🙁

  8. I have Android 4.0 on a HTC Desire C and it downloaded fine but says ‘recording is not supported’. Is this something which will be fixed? If not it’s a useless app

  9. I downloaded it to my HTC Sensation XL without any problems at all, but sadly I couldn’t log in through my Twitter. So I created a new account through mail instead. Then I was going to record my first Vine, it didn’t work either. And at last I can’t even search for specific tags or accounts. I mean, I know my phone’s old but I’ve still got the latest android version! So disappointing!

  10. I have a Motorola Photon and I still can get the app. Its very frustrating since all of my family and friends have it but i cant get it. Now what do i do?

  11. Today, I got my Sony Xperia U with Android-Version 2.3.7 & it says, it isn’t compatible with my phone. This should be fixed soon. Actually I only bought this phone for gettin the vine app ):

    • same happened to me. i was excited to know that there’s an android ver. of vine but it wasn’t working (compatible) with my Xperia Go. 🙁

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