WhatsApp to stop working on your phone? iPhones to Android, check full list
WhatsApp to stop working on your phone? It is certainly a matter for concern for users of old devices which have dated operating software (OS). It applies to iPhones as well as Androids. A report says that WhatsApp will stop supporting many older phones in Brazil. In this WhatsApp list of phones are some Samsung Galaxy phones, iPhone 6S, iPhone SE, HTC Desire 500, Sony Xperia M, LG Optimus F7, and many more. The reason is simple. As part of the periodic upgradation, WhatsApp will stop supporting the older versions of Android, iPhones, and some other older models. More than 30 smartphones will be barred by WhatsApp from this January 2022, Sproutwired report suggested. Considering that these companies sold millions of these phones, this drastic step by WhatsApp means millions of users will be affected.
According to the report, WhatsApp will stop working on many phones in Brazil, which has more than 100 million users. However, whether this also applies to any other part of the world, including India, is uncertain. Many of these smartphones on the WhatsApp list are being used in India too. Official information about WhatsApp support for Indian users is still awaited.
You will need to note that the smartphones with the Android 4.1 operating system and lower will not be compatible with WhatsApp. Similarly, iPhone users with iOS 9 or less will no longer be able to send messages, photos, videos, or any services provided by the application. If your smartphone or operating system is old, then the updated version of WhatsApp will not be installed on your device. This will indicate that your smartphone may not support WhatsApp in the coming days. In short, your WhatsApp will not function at all. The company is doing it because it has
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