WhatsApp the instant messaging service most used by people in the world and also one of the most downloaded applications. One of the secrets of its success is the constant updates of the service.
(Read: Rappi would be working on lowering delivery times).
However, these modifications lead to some devices having to pause their operation. such as happento next September 30.
Although at first it was a messaging-only social network, it currently has other functions such as statuses or create groups with up to 512 members.
Its parent company, Meta, announced that at the end of this month a series of cell phones will no longer be compatible with the application on both devices. with Android and iOS operating system.
Those devices with a lagging operating system, and that are no longer compatible with recent versions, will be left without WhatsApp. In the case of Android, they will be those that have a version 4.0.1 or lower and on iOS those with iOS 12 or earlier versions.
It also includes smartphones from well-known brands such as Samsung, LG, Lenovo, Huawei and Apple. This is the list:
Huawei
Huawei Ascend D2
Huawei Ascend Mate
Huawei Ascend G740
LG
LG Lucid 2
LG Optimus F7
LG Optimus L3 II Dual
LG Optimus F5
LG Optimus L5 II
LG Optimus L5 II Dual
LG Optimus L3 II
LG Optimus L7 II Dual
LG Optimus L7 II
LG Optimus F6
LG Enact
LG Optimus L4 II Dual
LG Optimus F3
LG Optimus L4 II
LG Optimus L2 II
LG Optimus F3Q
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Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
Samsung Galaxy Trend II
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
iPhone
iPhone SE
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
Other brands:
Archos 53 Platinum
HTC Desire 500
Caterpillar Cat B15
Sony Xperia M
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
ZTE Grand S Flex
Lenovo A820
ZTE V956 – UMi X2
Faea F1
THL W8
ZTE Grand X Quad v987
ZTE Grand Memo
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All these models have in common that their release on the market fue more than 10 years ago. Although the application is not immediately unusable, it is recommended to migrate your information to another application or another device.
BRIEFCASE
With information from El Universal-Mexico (GDA)*
