WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with mobile models that do not meet the requirements required to support new application updates. The measure between vigor starting this Tuesday (1) in operating system versions prior to Android 5.0 or iOS 15.1
Meta, a company owner of the platform, reported that users of affected devices will be notified by the device, with a warning to update or replace the operating system. The company instructed a security backup to preserve the history of important conversations and files.
The goal determination is aligned with the company’s regular determinations policy, which limits the application of the application on outdated devices as a way to maintain WhatsApp’s performance and safety. It is also taken into account the vulnerability of obsolete systems.
Users can see if the version of the device will be affected by the following step by step:
- On Android: Go to “Settings”> “About the Phone”> “Android Version”.
- On iPhone: Visit “Adjustments”> “General”> “About”> “Software Version”.
Check out how to preserve the history of conversations and research:
- On Android: Go to “Adjustments”> “Conversations”> “Backup” and follow the instructions to save on Google Drive.
- On iPhone: Visit “Adjustments”> “Conversations”> “Backup” to save on Icloud.
