The WhatsApp update in November brings new functions with it, but it also places higher demands on smartphones.
The result: WhatsApp will no longer work on older cell phones in the future.
Mountain View, USA - The WhatsApp news service announced the update back in September, and it should come on November 1st.
It brings practical functions that users are already familiar with from other areas.
But in order to improve security, the app will also place higher demands on smartphones in the future.
WhatsApp no longer works on older cell phones.
WhatsApp update: These requirements will apply to smartphones in the future
The new update of WhatsApp should bring a few practical functions. If users continue to tap a message for a long time, for example, various reaction options will appear - from smiley faces to thumbs up. Users already know this option from Facebook. In return, the app requires at least the versions Android 4.1, iOS 10 and KaiOs 2.5.1. from smartphones. WhatsApp is discontinuing support for Android phones with version 4.0.4 or older and iOS versions up to and including iOS 9.3.7. If you have an older cell phone, you may no longer be able to use the messaging service. Media spoke in the run-up to 43 smartphones on which WhatsApp could no longer work.
In fact, the effects are
nowhere near
as great as expected, as
reported by
the
Independent
or
Yahoo!
Because on many smartphones, users can simply install the new operating system and continue to use WhatsApp.
Only cell phones that do not allow the operating system to be updated are really affected.
Previously, according to numerous reports, popular models such as Phone SE, iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus were also on the list.
However, users can easily upgrade these.
To do this, users go to the settings of their mobile phones.
Experts also recommend that you back up your chat history before November 1st for security reasons.
This is what happens with WhatsApp on old cell phones
If a smartphone cannot be upgraded to the required version, WhatsApp can still be used for the time being, but can no longer be updated in the future.
Initially, consumers can still receive messages, but sooner or later WhatsApp will no longer work.
A reinstallation of the app or the security check cannot be carried out on cell phones that are too old.
When a development team decides to end support for a particular version, the experts first check how many people have installed the version.
The well-informed blog
WABetaInfo
explains the
reasons behind
the decision.