WhatsApp will stop working on smartphones with old operating systems
Warta Ekonomi.co.id, Jakarta – WhatsApp will stop working on cell phone smart operating system running old, under iOS 9 and Android 4.0.3 by 2021. That is, the instant messaging platform belongs to Facebook it’s no longer compatible with the old phone.
Reporting from the page 91 Mobiles, Sunday, December 20, 2020, users of legacy operating systems must switch to a newer one to continue using WhatsApp. The company is working to remove old running devices boot the operating system is dated, as well as not complying with security and updates Also Read: Jeng Jeng! Instagram Releases a feature that allows users to chat directly to WhatsApp
Last year, WhatsApp became incompatible with smartphone running iOS 8 or earlier and Android phones with version 2.3.7 or earlier. Here’s the list smartphone that won’t support WhatsApp in 2021. Also Read: How to Restore Deleted WhatsApp Messages on Android and iOS
iPhone which is longer than iPhone 4, will not be able to run WhatsApp from 2021. At least you need iOS 9 or later to continue using the social messaging app.
The devices that can still access WhatsApp are iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 7 series, iPhone 8 series, iPhone X, iPhone XS series, iPhone XR, iPhone SE 2020, iPhone 11 series, and the latest iPhone 12 lineup.
To Android, starting from Android 4.0.3 version will lose access to WhatsApp. This includes models such as the HTC Desire, LG Optimus Black, Motorola Droid Razr, and the Samsung Galaxy S2, phones launched around 2012.
The steps for checking what operating system your smart device is running are as follows:
Android users to open the Settings menu, then About System or About Device. Meanwhile, iPhino users can go to the Settings menu, then General and Information
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