The WhatsApp application, which allows you to receive messages from all over the world, has more than 2 billion users worldwide. As of May 31, it will no longer be compatible with certain phones whose versions of Android and IOS are considered obsolete.
It’s official, the WhatsApp app is evolving. This new version, however, will leave some users out, since it will no longer be compatible with previous versions of Android and iOS from your smartphones.
If your phone is old, WhatsApp may no longer work. For other models, the application is no longer compatible with versions prior to Android 4.1 or iOS 10. Therefore, if it is already installed on your mobile, WhatsApp can continue to work, but with some defects.
Here is the list of smartphones whose operating system with an older version of iOS or Android will no longer support WhatsApp:
Lenovo A820, ZTE V956 – UMi X2, Nuawei Asend D2, Asend G740, Ascend Mate, Faea F1, Arshoi 53 Platinum, NTS Dеѕіrе 500, ѕаmѕung Gаlаgі 2 Gаlаcі Gеrаcе . , Grand Memo, Grand S Flex, LG Dualus, Optimus Fіd7, Optimus Fіс7, Optimusd7, Fіс Optimus Optimus Luсіd7 Optimus L5 II Dual, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7 II Dual, Optimus L7II, Optimus F6, Optimus Lus II Doble, , Optimus L4 II, Optimus L2 II, Optimus F3Q, Apple iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus.
How to know if your smartphone has been affected?
To verify that your phone has the correct version to continue using WhatsApp Messenger, you need to do a little manipulation in the settings of your Android or iOS smartphone. For iPhones, you’ll need to go to the menu, then settings, then “Info.” The software version is displayed on the screen. For Android users, you’ll need to go to Samsung settings and hit “System” and then “System Update.” The Android version will appear on the screen of your smartphone.
To update your Android smartphone, simply go to your phone’s settings. Go to the “Settings” app, then “System” and then “Advanced settings”. Finally, click on “System Update” to check for a possible update and download it.
If you have an iPhone and need to update its operating system, back up your phone data to iCloud. Connect your iPhone with the mains charger and connect it to the WI-FI network. Tap the “Settings” app on the iPhone. Then go to the “General” menu.
