Readiness check passes with PHP 5.5, but adding DB requires 5.6

[unirgy]

PHP Version Check
Your PHP version is correct (5.5.9-1ubuntu4.11).

Step 2: Add a Database
Sorry, but we support MySQL version 5.6.0 or later.

[mazhalai]

Hi @unirgy PHP version is not the same as MySQL version

[unirgy]

Ah thanks, going too quickly!

[unirgy]

is there a specific incompatibility with Mysql 5.5?

[mazhalai]

Yes, Magento 2 is incompatible with MySql 5.5.

[ramseyjiang]

Hi Mazhalai, do you know when Magento 2 can be compatible with Mysql 5.6?
I have the same problem when I install Magento.
The notice is "Sorry, but we support MySQL version 5.6.0 or later."

[mazhalai]

@ramseyjiang please avoid commenting on closed issues. What is your version of Mysql? It will NOT be compatible with MySQL 5.5 you need 5.6 or higher.