WhatsApp stops working on these phones

Affected operating systems and actions to be taken

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06/06/2018 Logo de WhatsApp
POLITICA INTERNACIONAL
Silas Stein/dpa
06/06/2018 Logo de WhatsApp POLITICA INTERNACIONAL Silas Stein/dpa

At the end of March, iOS 9 and earlier, phones running Android 4.04 and earlier versions, and KaiOS Versions older than 2.4 are no longer compatible with WhatsApp, this is due to system updates that the messaging service performs annually.

“Like other technology companies, each year we identify which devices and software are the oldest and which have the least number of users to decide whether to stop supporting them. These devices may not have the latest security updates or features required to run WhatsApp.” I will explain it on the official blog of the service.

Changes always start in January and end at the end of March. How do I know which operating system my phone has? On an iPhone, go to Settings/General, and tap “Info.” The software versions installed on your computer are as follows:

For Android, you need to go to Settings or Settings, then tap on the part that says “About your phone” and select “About software”. This is a common route, although there may be some differences depending on the model and brand of your phone.

WhatsApp, on the other hand, notifies the user in advance when the operating system is no longer compatible and reminds them to update it on other occasions.

What happens if we continue to use WhatsApp on a mobile phone with an unsupported operating system after the end of March? The computer is not ready to support the new update introduced by the system, so it will work even if the service fails. As time goes by, things will become more and more difficult as applications add new updates over time.

As a user, the only option to update the operating system is to download the latest version released by the manufacturer. For very old models, the company stops updating the system and does not have the option to update the version.

Top news that will arrive on WhatsApp in 2022

1. Emojis that react to WhatsApp

iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram already have this feature. Meta adds emoticons to respond to messages people send and receive on WhatsApp.

To use it, you have to tap on the message in question and then slide your finger on the emoji you want to use. The reaction will be visible to everyone and will appear below the text or

2. WhatsApp Community

Another new feature that is integrated into instant messaging applications is the creation of communities within the groups.In this way, members of the aforementioned space can create several channels with different themes similar to those of Discord channels.

3. Group administrators can delete messages sent by chat members.

Messaging application developers are working on a new chat feature for group admins.This allows group creators to delete messages sent by other members.

This gives the administrator more control over what is shared in the WhatsApp group.When a message is deleted, the message “The administrator deleted it.” A note appears.

4. Share the same photo or video in a chat at the same time

To save time, WhatsApp developers share images or media files at the same time in some conversations and status.It is enough to choose how to share content by pressing the camera icon in a chat, group or status.

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