WhatsApp is one of the most popular applications out there, and owes much of its fame to the fact that it can run on almost any smartphone. And I say almost because a series of devices will no longer be compatible with the popular messaging app, so you will have to seriously consider changing your phone if you find yours around here.
WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with smartphones that have a version of Android prior to 4.0.3. It is a somewhat old version of the operating system, but as of January 1, 2021 the application will no longer work on them.
On the other hand, if you use an iPhone you must have iOS 9.0 or later version to use the Facebook instant messaging application. That is why phones like the iPhone 4 will no longer be compatible with WhatsApp, while the iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus will continue to work as long as they have iOS 9.0 or a newer version of the system. operational.
In addition, we now also know that phones that use KaiOS in its version 2.5.1 will be able to continue using WhatsApp. However, previous instances of the operating system will no longer be compatible.
However, it should be noted that if you already have the application installed on your device you can keep using it for a while. But you will no longer be able to download it from the App Store on iOS or from the Play Store on Android. You will also not be able to create a new account or verify the one you already have.
One of the main reasons why the application will no longer be compatible with smartphones with Android versions prior to 4.0.3 and iOS 9.0 is that it will no longer offer new security updates for such versions of the operating system. And as we said, although it is possible to continue using the app if you already have it installed, it is not recommended for security reasons.
