Whatsapp will stop working these smartphones - GSM-Forum

braddsmith · 01-08-2021, 21:36

WhatsApp will stop working on a number of Android and iOS smartphones from today, according to its FAQ section as the company will withdraw support for older versions of the OS from 1 January 2021.

This comes in the backdrop of the Facebook-messaging app stating earlier that it has always maintained that "For the best experience, we recommend you use the latest software version of Android or iOS and all other compatible software."

WhatsApp will only be compatible with phones running Android 4.0.3 operating system or newer as well as iPhones running on iOS 9 and newer.

For Android phones, models including HTC Desire, LG Optimus Black, Motorola Droid Razr, or even the Samsung Galaxy S2 will no longer be able to have WhatsApp.

For iPhones, iPhone 4 and earlier models will not support WhatsApp soon. Models 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, and 6S will need to update their operating system to iOS 9 or later to continue using WhatsApp.

How to know your current OS version:

In order to find out your current operating system for phone, iPhone users can go to Settings > General > About, to find out the iOS version.

For Android users, you can go to Settings and then on About Phone (which is probably at the end of the section) to see which Android version your smartphone is running on.

Every year-end, WhatsApp ends support for older iOS and Android smartphones. In 2020 beginning, WhatsApp stopped working for Android phones running on Android 2.3.7 operating system and lower as well as iPhones running on iOS 8 and lower.

01-08-2021, 21:36	#1 (permalink)
braddsmith Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: chicago Posts: 11 Member: 2972023 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 2	Whatsapp will stop working these smartphones WhatsApp will stop working on a number of Android and iOS smartphones from today, according to its FAQ section as the company will withdraw support for older versions of the OS from 1 January 2021. This comes in the backdrop of the Facebook-messaging app stating earlier that it has always maintained that "For the best experience, we recommend you use the latest software version of Android or iOS and all other compatible software." WhatsApp will only be compatible with phones running Android 4.0.3 operating system or newer as well as iPhones running on iOS 9 and newer. For Android phones, models including HTC Desire, LG Optimus Black, Motorola Droid Razr, or even the Samsung Galaxy S2 will no longer be able to have WhatsApp. For iPhones, iPhone 4 and earlier models will not support WhatsApp soon. Models 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, and 6S will need to update their operating system to iOS 9 or later to continue using WhatsApp. How to know your current OS version: In order to find out your current operating system for phone, iPhone users can go to Settings > General > About, to find out the iOS version. For Android users, you can go to Settings and then on About Phone (which is probably at the end of the section) to see which Android version your smartphone is running on. Every year-end, WhatsApp ends support for older iOS and Android smartphones. In 2020 beginning, WhatsApp stopped working for Android phones running on Android 2.3.7 operating system and lower as well as iPhones running on iOS 8 and lower.