This result affects many users. In fact, the latter cannot take advantage of the popular multi-platform mobile application, which provides an end-to-end encrypted instant messaging system. Networks Mobile phone rather than internet.
A drastic measure
The green-logo messaging app owned by the meta group (Facebook) is currently used by more than two billion people daily. It is one of the most popular instant messaging applications in the world. The company continues to expand its service by adding new features to its application. It will be more playful in conversations.
However, the next update brought by the California company may cause fear. In fact, from May 31, 2022, a certain number of mobile terminals will no longer be compatible with WhatsApp services. This blockchain applies to both devices running Android or iOS (iPhone).
The complete list of models is here Skills Not compatible with WhatsApp from May 31:
- Apple iPhone 5S
- Apple iPhone 5C
- Apple iPhone SE first generation (update required)
- Arcos 53 Platinum
- Caterpillar cat B15
- Faea F1
- HTC Desire 500
- Huawei Ascend D2
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend Mate
- Lenovo A820
- LG Enact
- LG Lucid2
- LG Optimus F3
- LG Optimus F3Q
- LG Optimus F5
- LG Optimus F6
- LG Optimus F7
- LG Optimus L2 II
- LG Optimus L3 II
- LG Optimus L3 II Dual
- LG Optimus L4 II
- LG Optimus L4 II Dual
- LG Optimus L5II
- LG Optimus L5 II Dual
- LG Optimus L7 II
- LG Optimus L7 II Dual
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Sony Xperia M
- THL W8
- Vigo Zinc Five
- Vico dark night
- ZTE Grand Memo
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE Grand X Quad v987
- ZTE V956 – UMi X2
How do you know if your phone is affected by this incompatibility?
If your precious becomes System Alphabet (Google) operating system, go to the settings of your smartphone. Check the system information and enter the Update and System menu. If your device has Android version 4.1 or lower, now is the time to buy a new mobile to keep up with WhatsApp.
If you have an iPhone, check your operating system version. If you are still on iOS (iOS10) or lower tenth iteration. Your valuables are no longer compatible with the messaging application.
System updates will be a solution
If you find that your phone has an incompatible version, you will receive a notification when you open it.
“After October 24, 2022, WhatsApp will stop supporting this version of iOS,” says iOS devices, which are no longer compatible.
If your device runs on later versions of Android 4.1 or iOS 11, can you upgrade your mobile or Your tablet Can work on newer version. If your device runs on iOS 12 or Android 5.0 or higher, upgrade it to enjoy using your WhatsApp app. If you can not update your device, please note that the messaging service is available in the browser.
Reasons for this change
WhatsApp does not comment on this conclusion. However, support for these older versions of iOS and Android may be explained by obvious compatibility and security reasons. These older operating systems are definitely not powerful enough and less secure to use.
In fact, speaking of which, the site has integrated more or less interesting new features. It’s about multiple device mode, its story structure or an option that allows tricky dialogue.
In terms of security, this change is a little more surprising, as Telegram is a platform similar to and competing with meta. Still works on iOS 9.
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