The list of smartphones compatible with WhatsApp is updated over timetaking into account the updates made to the Meta instant messaging application, the operating systems and the technology of the equipment itself.
As revealed in May this year, the Next “Cleaning” to the list of smartphones compatible with the application It will be held next monthWith a special focus on iOS devices.
From October 24th, models with iOS 10 and 11 will not support WhatsApp. From this date, it will be necessary to update to iOS 12, or later, in order to continue using the app, information confirmed by the support page for The WhatsApp.
In this case, It will not be possible to use the latest version of WhatsApp on iPhone 5 and 5C models. on the other side, If you have an iPhone 6 or 6C, you still have the opportunity to update the operating system to iOS 12.
Note that although the target smartphones will lose support, this does not mean that WhatsApp will stop working immediately on the devices. The application may continue to run for a longer period, without receiving updates, until it becomes completely incompatible..
If you want to upgrade to the latest equipment, It is possible to keep a log of messages and conversations You can refer to more information about the process in the help center from WhatsApp.
In the case of Android, smartphones running 4.1 and above OS versions support the latest WhatsApp update. Remember that since May 31, Various “old” equipment lost whatsapp support To exclude it from the minimum requirements updated by the social network.
Click on the pictures to see the models that have lost WhatsApp support
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