I do find this thread most bizarre. The Pi 2 is sold as a 32bit device because that is what it was launched as. Because the original SoC is no longer available, we've replaced it with a similar chip of the same or better specification. The fact it can run in 64bit mode is irrelevant. If you want a 64bit device then the Pi3 is what you should be getting - that was launched as a 64 capable device. IIRC its the same price. (Or even the Zero 2W, same SoC)
Whilst I am surprised there are still BRCM2836 devices still in the supply chain, the product change note does say that they will be a transition period whilst both models are available. That transition period is undefined because it's not predictable.
Whilst I am surprised there are still BRCM2836 devices still in the supply chain, the product change note does say that they will be a transition period whilst both models are available. That transition period is undefined because it's not predictable.
Statistics: Posted by jamesh — Sun Dec 07, 2025 10:09 am