Due to updates, the messaging network will not be current on some devices. What are they and when should you change them?
For iProfessional
12/28/2022 – 9:05 p.m.
One of the most widely used social networks globally is WhatsApp. That is why the digital messaging tool must be constantly updated and, with each innovation, certain devices are no longer valid for use.
The application, which has been owned by Meta for some time, registers around 2,000 million users, leaving Facebook Messenger (also from Meta) in second place, with 1,300 Millions of active users.
WhatsApp will stop working on these phones
The owner of WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and other platforms, Mark Zuckerberg announced that the messaging network will stop working on various devices from January 1, 2023. These are quite old mobile phone models, so there will be no problems with newer smartphones.
In the case of Android, this app will not be available in versions prior to 4.1. On cell phones or other Apple equipment, IOS 12 system will be required, at least, to continue using this tool.
Brands and models in which WhatsApp will stop working in 2023
samsung
Galaxy Core, Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Trend II and Galaxy X cover 2.
LG
Lucid 2LG Optimus F7, Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus L5 II, Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7II, Optimus F6LG Enact, Optimus L5 Dual, Optimus L7 Dual, Optimus F3, Optimus F3Q, Optimus L2 II, Optimus L4 II, Optimus F6, EnactLG Lucid 2 and Optimus F7.
WhatsApp will not work on some mobile phone models from January 1, 2023.
Manzana
iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Huawei
Ascend Mate, Ascend G740 and Ascend D2. There are ZTE models 956 – UMI X2, Grand S Flex and Grand Memo.
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 F1THL W8, ZTE Grand, X Quad v987 and ZTE Grand Memo .
Each update usually it is released to protect devices from new viruses (which are also evolving) or to implement new advantages such as reactions, more members in video calls or the possibility of creating groups with more people.
7 urgent measures that you must apply before using WhatsApp
WhatsApp It is one of the most popular instant communication tools in the world and it is also one of the safest ways to communicate with others.
However, this does not mean that you cannot take a few more steps to make sure that your WhatsApp experience improves in terms of privacy and the online security. In this note from iProfessional You will find seven WhatsApp tips that can help you protect your personal messages and files even more.
- Enable two-step verification
- Check unknown links
- Turn on security notifications
- Sign out on old phones
- Use a different profile photo
- Hide whatsapp media from gallery
- Sign out when not in use
Other versions of WhatsApp have emerged such as “WhatsApp Business” or “WhatsApp Plus”, which have other advantages.
These suggestions will help prevent viruses from entering our phones or falling for scams, which are on the rise.
