New updates, new throwaway phones. If you have one of these phones, it’s time to change it, says WhatsApp.
With Updates come to WhatsApp In March 2023, Meta has to part with certain smartphones. The company does this very often, since not all smartphones can support security patches and other novelties that are added to the application. A list of now obsolete smartphones has just been presented by the American company. If you own one of these smartphones, You will no longer be able to use WhatsApp in March 2023, or even backup your chat history. But there are a few options if it’s not late.
List of phones that will no longer be able to use WhatsApp in March 2023
The Android and iPhone smartphones listed below will no longer be able to use WhatsApp in March 2023. The new updated version of the application includes security fixes and new features that it cannot support. These are basically smartphones to run them on Android 4.1 and lower version oriOS12 and lower version.
- Faea F1THL W8
- Huawei AscendMate
- iPhone 6S
- iPhoneSE
- iPhone 6S plus
- LG Optimus F6
- LG Adopt
- LG Lucid 2
- Mini Samsung Galaxy
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung galaxy ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy X2
- Sony Xperia M
- Winko Darknight
- ZTE V956-UMI X2
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE Grand Memo
However, if you have one of these phones and it runs under one Version higher than Android 4.1 or iOS 12you can continue to use WhatsApp for a while.
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What if my phone is affected?
If unfortunately your phone is in the exposed list, the best you can do at this time is to do so Do not update your WhatsApp application yet. Start by backing up your chat history.
Then it is ideal to change the phone. In today’s market it is possible to find Good cheaper Android smartphones and supported by WhatsApp. If you don’t have enough money yet, you still can Install modified versions of the instant messaging app. However, be careful. A few days ago, Meta declared an open war on evil users using these versions. So don’t wait long to change your phone.
Incidentally, the operating system of the phones listed above is no longer supported by Google And Apple for over two years.