Makassar – WhatsApp confirms that it will permanently block the application on several devices starting October 24 2023. The following is a list of cellphones and operating systems that WhatsApp will block.
WhatsApp is a popular chat application that is widely used throughout the world. This application can be used for Android, iOS and desktop devices.
Via its official Help Center page, WhatsApp announced that it would block the use of this chat application on several operating systems.
“Starting October 24 2023, only Android OS version 5.0 and newer will be supported,” said a statement on the official Whatsapp Help Center page, quoted detikSulsel Friday (16/9/2023).
So, what types of cellphones or operating systems will be affected by blocking the WhatsApp application? Here’s the complete list.
WhatsApp will block the operating system starting October 24
According to the official WhatsApp Help Center page, before October 24 Android phone users with OS 4.1 can still use this application.
“Currently, we support and recommend users of the following devices… Android phones running OS 4.1 and above,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, quoted CNBC Indonesia from the TechAdvisor page, WhatsApp will block the application on Android 4.4.4 phones and below. Meanwhile, Android 5.0 can still enjoy the application.
iPhone users running iOS 12 and above will still be able to operate WhatsApp on their cellphones.
As summarized CNBC Indonesiahere are several cellphone brands that will still be blocked by WhatsApp on October 24:
HTC One Sony Xperia ZLG Optimus G ProSamsung Galaxy S2Samsung Galaxy NexusHTC SensationMotorola Droid RazrSony Xperia S2.iPhone 5iPhone 5C
How to Check Mobile Device Version
To find out whether detikers devices are still supported for the WhatsApp application, you should check now. Here’s how to check the Android operating system:
Open the ‘Settings’ or ‘Settings’ application on the smartphone. Scroll down until you find the ‘About Device’ section. Select ‘About Device’ and select the ‘Device Information’ option. There you will see information about the version of Android used by the smartphone.
That is the information regarding WhatsApp blocking which will occur on October 24 2023. Hopefully this is useful!
Watch the video “Here are the Android phones that won’t be able to use WhatsApp starting next month”
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2023-10-08 14:00:45
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