From 1 November 2021 some users will no longer be able to use WhatsApp because the app will no longer be supported and compatible with their device.
Currently WhatsApp supports and recommends the use of the following devices: Android with operating system 4.1 and subsequent versions, iPhone with iOS 10 and subsequent versions, Kaios 2.5.0 and subsequent versions, including Jiophone and Jiophone 2.
Here's what has changed since November, on which models of iPhone and Android WhatsApp smartphones it will no longer work and what to do when this happens.
WhatsApp will not work anymore from November 1st: which models?
From 1 November 2021 Whatsapp will no longer support Android devices with operating system 4.0.4 and previous versions.
On the official WhatsApp website there is no list of models that will lose the support of the service, nor is there talk of news regarding iPhone from 1 November.
The FAQs only report that WhatsApp for iPhone needs iOS 10 or subsequent versions by adding that "for optimal experience, we recommend using the most recent iOS version available for your phone.Visit the Apple Support website to find out how to update your iPhone software ".
WhatsApp also specifies that "we do not expressly limit the use of jailbroken or unlocked devices.However, since these changes could affect the functionality of your device, we cannot provide assistance for devices that use modified versions of the iPhone operating system ".
Which iPhone support WhatsApp?
Awarded that (at least for the moment) the expiry of 1 November for the support of WhatsApp does not concern the iPhones, we punctualize that to use WhatsApp on iPhone you need at least iOS 10, while for the best possible use of the messaging service, such as functionality andSafety, it is recommended to update the operating system to the latest version available (in the case of iPhone is iOS 15).
The risk that WhatsApp stops working on the iPhone is rather non -existent since iOS 10, a minimum requirement to use the app, is supported by all models starting from iPhone 5 onwards.The list therefore also includes the less recent iPhone 5C, 5S, 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus and if.
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WhatsApp block, what changes from 1 November
Although some devices go towards the end of the support for WhatsApp, this does not mean that the app will stop working exactly on November 1st.Smartphones will stop receiving security updates and new features, which will gradually lead to the disappearance of the app on these old smartphones.
Periodically some devices lose support for WhatsApp.It is the normal cyclical process due to the fact that the models that are too dated and obsolete do not allow WhatsApp, which is constantly updated, to work at its best and go hand in hand with innovative technological and features innovations and features.To hold the evolution of the app and protect yourself at best from any hacker attacks you need more powerful and present smartphones, compatible with the most updated versions of the operating systems.
What to do if WhatsApp no longer works on your phone
The first thing to do to be sure that WhatsApp will continue to support your device is to go to settings and see which version of the operating system you have and if you can update it.If it is lower than the update required and you cannot download a new one, it is very likely that you will be affected by the modification.
In this case it can be time to buy a new phone or or to use an alternative messaging app, such as Messenger, Instagram or Telegram Directs, or even, WhatsApp Web, the WhatsApp version for Desktop.
It will also be up to save the chats so as not to lose conversations via backup.On Android WhatsApp's backup can be done through Google Drive.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Vai su WhatsApp > Altre Opzioni (icona dei tre puntini verticali) > Impostazioni > Chat > Backup delle chat > Backup su Google Drive
- Seleziona una frequenza per il backup diversa da Mai
- Seleziona l’account Google su cui eseguire il backup della cronologia chat. Se non hai un account Google collegato, tocca Aggiungi un account quando richiesto e inserisci le credenziali del tuo account
- Tocca Backup tramite per scegliere la rete che desideri utilizzare per il backup.
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