- If the person has a device that is not on the list but has outdated operating systems, the application recommends updating it in order to continue enjoying the service
WhatsApp will stop working on at least 19 mobile phone models from April 1. In accordance with the official WhatsApp pageowners of smartphones equipped with operating systems below Android 4.1 and iOS 10, will not be able to use the instant messaging application anymore.
The application is constantly updated and adds new features and security improvements for all users. However, sometimes these updates make the app incompatible with certain devices.
Here is the list of phones that will not be able to use WhatsApp:
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
Samsung Galaxy Core
LG Lucid 2
LG Optimus F7
LG Optimus L3 II Dual
LG Optimus L4 II
LG Optimus L2 II
LG Optimus F3Q
LG Optimus L3 II Dual E435
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE V956
Sony Xperia M
Huawei Ascend G740
Huawei Ascend Mate
Huawei Ascend D2
iPhone 6S
iPhone SE
iPhone 6S Plus
If the person has a device that is not on the list but has one of the operating systems below Android 4.1 or iOS 10, WhatsApp recommends updating it so that they can continue using the application.
It’s a statement, the company warned that all those who use the application through other platforms such as WhatsApp Plus or GB WhatsApp will have their accounts blocked. This is because they are unofficial applications that violate the conditions of use and do not allow security practices to be validated.
If a WhatsApp account is inactive for more than 120 days in a row, at the end of March this year, the user will not be able to log in to use it again.
In the event that a person makes spam often by creating broadcast lists or groups to send specific messages, the account may also be closed.
If it is a person who has been blocked several times by other users, their account will be deleted.
In addition, in order to combat false news, WhatsApp will eliminate the accounts that share fake news massively.
How to know which application you have?
For those users who are not sure which WhatsApp application they downloaded to their phone, the way to find out is to enter the app, touch the dotted icon on the right, select Settings, then Help and finally App Info. A screen with the WhatsApp logo will be displayed and will indicate what the name is, it should be called WhatsApp Inc.
If not, the user should backup the conversations and switch their account to the official version. To uninstall any of these versions, the person only has to access the phone’s settings; After backing up the chats, go to WhatsApp and select uninstall.
Apps like WhatsApp Plus, Message Plus, YO Whats Plus and the like are not official WhatsApp apps. Its developers include supposed improvements that are attractive to users, but all of these will be blocked by the official company to avoid problems.