WhatsApp: The app will no longer work on these phone models as of January 1st

Most of the apps have stopped supporting older phone models. It will no longer be possible to use WhatsApp If you are using a phone older than Android 4.1 or Jelly Bean.

If you are using an Apple branded device, WhatsApp will not be available for iOS 12.1. From January 1, 2023WhatsApp will not support nearly 49 phone models. These are phones that were released more than 10 years ago.

Full list of devices

Sure enough, its help page WhatsApp explained the reason for this decision.Not. platform wants to stay “In the race for the latest technological developments”. Discontinuing support allows older operating systems to use resources to support newer systems.

Most of the smartphone users are already using version 4.1 of Android. According to Android statistics as of February 2021, only 0.2% of current smartphones are running a newer version. On the other hand, iOS from Apple at version 16.2.

Here is the list of devices Which will no longer be supported:

• Archos 53 Platinum
• Grand S Flex ZTE
• ZTE Grand X Quad V987
• HTC Desire 500
• Huawei Ascend Dr
• Huawei Ascend D1
• Huawei Ascend D2
• Huawei Ascend G740
• Huawei Ascend Mate
• Huawei Ascend P1
• Iphone 5
• iPhone 5c
• Lenovo A820
• LG Enact
• LG Lucid 2
• LG Optimus 4X HD
• LG Optimus F3 phone
• LG Optimus F3Q phone
• LG Optimus F5 phone
• LG Optimus F6 phone
• LG Optimus F7 phone
• LG Optimus L2 II
• LG Optimus L3 II
• LG Optimus L3 II Dual
• LG Optimus L4 II
• LG Optimus L4 II Dual
• LG Optimus L5
• LG Optimus L5 Dual
• LG Optimus L5 II
• LG Optimus L7
• LG Optimus L7 II
• LG Optimus L7 II Dual
• LG Optimus Nitro HD
• ZTE V956 Note
• Quad XL
• Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
• Samsung Galaxy Core
• Samsung Galaxy S2
• Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
• Samsung Galaxy Trend II
• Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
• Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
• Sony Xperia Arc S
• Sony Xperia Miro
• Sony Xperia New L
• Wiko Sync Five
• Wiko Darknight ZT

Operating system update

If you have one of these devices, you will still be able to continue using WhatsApp. Provided that your smartphone can Update your operating system to a more compatible version.

In fact, some of the affected devices can be updated to the next version. To continue using the app, the phone must be at least on Android 4.1 or iOS 12. To update the operating system of the device, you need to go to the settings.

You should then download the available update. to start the download, First you need to connect the device to the Internet. Once you update your operating system, you will be able to use WhatsApp again.

Latest WhatsApp update regarding Operating systems were as of October 24, 2022. The latter included stopping support for iOS 10 and 11.

One-time WhatsApp messages

WhatsApp wants to make texts sent through the app disappear as soon as they are read. This was already an option Available since November 2020The message will not disappear for a certain amount of time.

This function is in the program Version 2.22.25.20 of the Android application. It is of the same principle as option “show once” which the logo symbolizes “1”. This feature allows a photo or video to disappear after the recipient opens it.

By applying this option to messages, the messaging app extends the functionality of temporary chats. this parameter Allows you to clear message history that are more than 7 days old automatically.

Users can configure the application to delete messages automatically After 24 hours or 90 days. One-Time Messages is still in the beta version of the Android version of WhatsApp.

At the moment, WhatsApp has not indicated yet Post this new feature. Moreover, it is not yet announced if this option is compatible with the iOS versions of the messaging app.

Source : BFM TV