Starsense Explorer 130 DX

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Starsense Explorer 130 DX

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Can anyone suggest a cheap smartphone that is compatible with the Starsense Explorer App.
My current Poco X3 smartphone keeps crashing the app when I try to allign the telescope.
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Re: Starsense Explorer 130 DX

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Any current mid-level Android phone will work. This is usually a cheaper route than using an iOs.
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Re: Starsense Explorer 130 DX

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Thanks for that , obviously the Poco is one of the few that isn't compatible.
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