Beginning next year, WhatsApp (WhatsApp) support for some Android and iOS smartphones will end. According to the Facebook-owned company, the support of WhatsApp for software that is outdated will end in 2021. After this month, this messaging app will not work on devices that do not have at least Android 4.0.3 operating system and iOS 9. In order to continue using all the services and features of WhatsApp, users have been suggested to update their operating system to the latest version on the company’s support page.
WhatsApp suggested to update users
On the WhatsApp support page, users have been suggested to use the latest version of their operating system to experience all the features. For iPhone, the phone will need to be updated to at least iOS 9 and beyond and Android users to Android 4.0.3 or newer. It is necessary to continue using the messaging app without any interruptions.
For iPhones, there will no longer be WhatsApp on models up to iPhone 4. Other people who are using iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S will have to update their operating systems to iOS 9 or other new updates if they want to continue using WhatsApp.
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These Android phones will not support
Talking about Android, devices that include HTC Desire, Motorola Droid Razr, LG Optimus Black and Samsung Galaxy S2 will not have WhatsApp support by the end of 2020. Apart from these, there may be some other models as well, most models have Android version 4.0.3. If it is not, then it is necessary to upgrade. Some users may also have to buy a new smartphone for new updates.
Users who do not know which operating system they are using, they can check. For this, they have to go to the settings and select the general information related to the phone or there will be an option of About Phone in the settings. This will reveal the software.
Source: www.financialexpress.com