WhatsApp will reportedly halt support to some outdated iPhones and Android devices for this month. The Facebook-owned app encouraged the users to switch using an updated gadget from its recent list.
WhatsApp Says Goodbye to Old Android, iOS Phones
According to a report by News18, WhatsApp is set to cut support for particular smartphones starting November 1. This means that the said models will not be compatible anymore with the application.
By next month, users who have devices with iOS 9, Android 4.0.3, or lower will be affected by the update of the messaging platform.
Earlier, WhatsApp has urged the users to immediately switch with a new gadget that has the latest operating system. The app also advised the smartphone owners to save their chat histories before the update takes place next month.
Following this important announcement, several hacking schemes occurred in WhatsApp.
According to The Sun, there were reports that prevented the application from allowing media compression through it. For this reason, the company is now testing the waters to add a feature that would let users send media in various ways.
At the moment, there are 2 billion WhatsApp users around the world. By the time the update settles on November 1, 53 Android models and three iPhone models will lose access to the app.
List of Android Phones and iPhones Affected by WhatsApp Update
News18 wrote in its report that the app could no longer run on the following devices:
iPhone
iPhone SE
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
Samsung Galaxy Trend II
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Lucid
LGs Lucid 2
LG Optimus F7
LG Optimus F5
Optimus
Optimus L3 II Dual
Optimus F5
Optimus L5
Optimus L5 II
Optimus L5 Dual
Optimus L3 II
Optimus L7
Optimus L7 II Dual
Optimus L7 II
Optimus F6, Enact
Optimus L4 II Dual
Optimus F3
Optimus L4 II
Optimus L2 II
Optimus Nitro HD Optimus
Nitro 4X HD
Optimus F3Q
ZTE
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE V956
ZTE Grand X Quad V987
ZTE Grand Memo
Huawei
Ascend G740
Ascend Mate
Ascend D Quad XL
Ascend D1 Quad XL
Ascend P1 S
Ascend D2
Sony
Xperia Miro
Sony Xperia Neo L
Xperia Arc S
Others
Lenovo A820UMi X2
Run F1
THL W8
Alcatel
HTC Desire 500
Archos 53 Platinum
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
Caterpillar Cat B15
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Transferring WhatsApp Data
The Sun reported that there are important procedures if you want to transfer your files to your new device before November 1.
Begin by accessing the "About Phone" to look for the updates. Next, click "install now." If you have a new device, you can now start transferring your files.
You can also back up your data through Google Drive or iCloud. For more secured storage, you can save them in your flash drive.
Last year, WhatsApp phased out support for older iPhone and Android phones. Meanwhile, the Facebook app unveiled a new voice message feature for audio recording earlier this October.
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Written by Joseph Henry