WhatsAppthe instant messaging application owned by Meta, announced that as of October 24, it will stop providing operational support for about one million devices, according to estimates.
The company assured that smartphones with the Android 4.1 operating system or earlier versions will no longer be able to run the messaging app.
Eligibility criteria for WhatsApp support
According to Business InsiderWhatsApp is compatible with devices that meet the following criteria.
How to check the Android OS version of your phone?
To check which operating system your smartphone is running on, you need to do the following:
- Go to Phone Settings
- Click on About phone
- Go to Software Information. There it will tell you which operating system you have installed.
If your smartphone runs Android 4.0 or lower, WhatsApp will stop supporting that device at the end of October.
How to check the iOS version of my phone?
In the case of iOS you just have to go to General Settings and click on the About option. There you can find out what version of iOS your smartphone runs on.
What will happen if WhatsApp ends support on a phone?
Before ending support, WhatsApp will send you an advance notification to let you know that your device’s operating system will no longer be supported. The company adds that it will also send you a reminder to update your device.
In accordance with B.T.some of the devices losing WhatsApp support include HTC Onem, Sony Xperia Z, LG Optimus G Pro, Samsung Galaxy S2, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, HTC Sensation, Motorola Droid Razr, Sony Xperia S2 and more.
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