Due to lack of support, the messaging app will stop working on several cell phones. Find out which ones they are!
The WhatsApp messaging app is one of the most popular in the world, but especially in Brazil. In the country, users use the app to exchange messages with family, friends and clients, as well as resolve issues and hire services. The app regularly receives updates with new features and security updates.
As a result, it is common for older smartphones to stop receiving these updates over time, as they no longer support them. Starting October 1st, this Sunday, 15 more cell phone models will stop receiving these WhatsApp updates.
In this case, there are two solutions for users: buy a cell phone with the most up-to-date operating system, or use other messaging apps. Find out now which cell phone models will soon lose WhatsApp!
WhatsApp is one of the world's leading messaging apps and has over 2 billion users, who send messages, photos and videos, make calls and even make payments through the platform. The app constantly receives updates to improve the user experience and fix security flaws and bugs.
However, some older models no longer have the ability to update, which makes them incompatible with new app updates. As a result, these devices are no longer able to run the messenger.
From now on, the application will only be compatible with mobile phone models running Android 5.0 or later. Currently, compatibility is with Android 4.1 and 4.4 models.
With this change, Android devices below version 5.0 will no longer receive updates. This will also affect phones with iOS 12, such as the iPhone 6 and its predecessors.
Compatibility
When a messaging app is no longer compatible with a version of the system, users can no longer update it and fix bugs, losing general support for the app. This situation can compromise the app's functionality, preventing it from receiving new features and fixes.
Some models have already started to suffer from this shutdown in July, even with the Goal stating that this would only happen in October. The company did not explain the early shutdown of some cell phones.
These support changes occur annually. Last year, the app stopped offering support for iPhones running iOS 10 and iOS 11. By stopping supporting these models, the platform informs users that they can choose between purchasing a new phone or using another messaging app. Users generally prefer to buy a new phone, if possible, to continue using the various features. app features.
Checking your phone's operating system version is very simple. If it's Android, just go to Settings > About phone > Android version. If it's iOS, just go to Settings > General > About > iOS version.
Cell phones that will lose WhatsApp updates in October
1 – Galaxy Note 2;
2 – Galaxy S2;
3 – Galaxy Nexus;
4 – Galaxy Tab 10.1;
5 – Nexus 7;
6 – One;
7 – Desire HD;
8 – Sensation;
9 – Xoom;
10 – Droid Razr;
11- Optimus 2X;
12 – Optimus G Pro;
13 – Xperia Z;
14 – Xperia S2;
15 – Xperia Arc 3.
Between July and August of this year, the app stopped working on 35 devices. Among them are the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus and SE, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Ace 2 and Galaxy S3 Mini.
