Global Courant 2023-05-09 06:29:47
WhatsApp is a messaging network used by millions of people in the world; However, if you have an Android or iPhone device that is many years old and still works, find out if you will be without this feature.
This instant messaging platform has more than four billion active users per month, who exchange a large number of texts, videos or documents.
ElComercio.pe highlighted that through this tool that belongs to Meta, the user can exchange multimedia files with a maximum weight of 2GB, create stickers without the need for a program from your iPhone, edit messages if you made a mistake when writing or even making a call with 32 people, without time limits and long distance.
The publication explained that the days are numbered and despite the fact that WhatsApp continues to add a series of new functions and tools such as the possibility of publishing audio in your states, sending voice messages that are only heard once, creating stickers with any of your photos Without the need for alternative programs, some smartphones, especially with Android systems, will be unable to use the application as of this Tuesday, May 9, 2023, because their mobile is too old, that is, more or less from the year 2012. and it has outdated software that makes WhatsApp unable to run.
Remember that the definitive closure of the application on your mobile can be registered at any time since there is no notice and you will not be able to send messages, recover your stickers or stickers, view notifications, or receive calls, among other limitations.
And the backup or the back up with all your photos? The publication explained that although all WhatsApp functions are usually stopped suddenly, it is best to review the complete list so as not to lose files and run out of this useful tool that is essential in our mobile devices. See the complete list.
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Make sure you don’t lose your conversations or make a backup of this platform.
Among the list of cell phones that will be left without WhatsApp are brands such as Samsung, LG, Huawei, Sony, Lenovo and other brands, and even Apple’s iPhone itself.
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Take into account that in the case of iPhones (with iOS system), Apple brand cell phones, these are the models that will no longer have WhatsApp. Until now, tablets have not been mentioned, since they did not have the application before and could only be accessed through WhatsApp Web. Models that will be affected: iPhone 6S, iPhone SE and iPhone 6S Plus.
Why will these cell phones run out of WhatsApp? There is an explanation and it has to do with the year your smartphone came out.
One of the reasons why these smartphones will be left without the messaging application is because their operating system will no longer be updated and only cell phones that have Android 4.1 or lower will no longer have WhatsApp.
Although you may be able to see the notifications of the messages, but replying to them will be impossible; In addition, you will not be able to receive calls or video calls, or chat or retrieve stickers.
What you can do is update your smartphone to the latest version of Android or purchase one with the current software.
It is not necessary to have Android 13. So it is worth the same if you have Android 8, Android 9, Android 10, Android 11 or Android 12.
Take into account that in the case of iPhones you must go to the mobile settings and go to General. Since those teams that have iOS 12, iOS 11 or iOS 10 will not be able to update the application.
At that point, check the status of your Apple device. If there is an update pending, click on “Software update”.
Possibly you can update to iOS 16.4.1, the latest that has reached iPhone cell phones, or one like iOS 15, iOS 14 and even iOS 13.
Also read: “Message Yourself”: The function that WhatsApp will activate to send messages to yourself
If you see that your device does not update, there is not much you can do and it is best to change it. When WhatsApp is updated, your old mobile phone will no longer be able to receive messages, nor will you be able to send them, nor will you be able to make calls or video calls.
The publication estimated that there are still many users who use very old mobile devices, such as: the Samsung Galaxy S8, Motorola Moto Z2 Force and Huawei Mate 10, equipment that was released on the market in 2016 or 2017 and is only four years old. update, it means that they are only compatible up to the version of Android Pie and Android 10, for this reason is that Android 13 has not taken off as Google wanted.
