OR Whatsapp it has become increasingly present and useful in the lives of Brazilians, both for the ease of exchanging messages and for the various tools available. However, your various functions they need operating systems that can support their needs.
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In this way the messenger announced that, starting in 2023, it will no longer have support on mobile phones running older operating systems. This means that users who own such smartphones will no longer be able to use the application. They will be forced to leave WhatsApp unless they buy a newer phone.
The measure is already valid in the first month of the year, forcing users to pay for new devices to continue using the application.
Versions that will stop running WhatsApp
By making the application available for mobile phones with outdated operating systems, which no longer receive support or updates, the security risks in relation to user data are increased. Thinking about it, WhatsApp has decided to stop working on systems that do not have the support to ensure the proper functioning of its tools.
Starting next year, users will need to have smartphones or tablets running at least Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) or iOS 12.1. The aforementioned Android version was released in 2012, while iOS 12 was released in 2018.
When apps stop working, the Whatsapp prevents users from continuing to use the service on devices that do not have the necessary support for its operation. This is due to the fact that users continue to use the messenger if he is sending messages, without worrying about security requirements.
Finally, to check the operating system version of your device, simply access the settings and look for information in the tab that contains data relating to the device. Keep an eye on.
