WhatsApp Ends Support for Older Android Operating Systems

WhatsApp is discontinuing help for some outdated Android gadgets, so it’s possible you’ll wish to double-check if yours will nonetheless supporting the app. 

The messaging app up to date a help web page over the weekend to element WhatsApp’s compatibility with Android gadgets. Beginning Monday, the app not helps Android telephones with OS 4.0.4 or older. 

This change should not have an effect on most customers, for the reason that newest model of Android’s working system is Android 12. However, those that may need older telephones that don’t help extra present variations of Android OS could be affected by WhatsApp’s change. 

Phone Arena detailed among the older telephones that may not have WhatsApp help. These embody the Galaxy Trend Lite, the Galaxy S3 mini, the Galaxy Core, the Optimus F3, the Lucid 2, Ascend Mate, Lenovo A820, and extra. 

Aside from Android gadgets, the iPhone SE and the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus are also on that record, because you want iOS 10 or newer, and these telephones do not help that. 

WhatsApp additionally famous on its help web page that it might solely allow you to obtain messages when exterior the vary of a Wi-Fi community in case your Android gadget is on a knowledge plan. 

The app has been rolling out updates to its customers left and proper this yr, together with Android Auto help, the power to share better-quality pictures and movies, privateness customization controls, and extra.