Is WhatsApp just a messaging tool? Far from it. Not only is it a quick substitute for email, but it’s also a platform for marketing, a medium to facilitate UPI transactions, an option for video conferences, and a matchmaker too.
While similar messaging platforms have emerged in recent times, a day without WhatsApp seems unreal.
Now, you have lost your phone and are using your friend’s Android smartphone. You may be able to use it for basic functions like calling, SMSing and even Google-ing.
But you might not be able to use WhatsApp on it. Reason? The phone is incompatible with WhatsApp’s new functions.
WhatsApp has discontinued support for Android OS versions lower than 5.0.
Starting October 24, 2023, the instant messaging app will no longer function on older Android and iPhone devices, media reports claimed.
WhatsApp wants to focus on creating new features for users of more recent operating system versions while using the latest security features and technological advancements.
Here’s a list of phones that may not support WhatsApp (source Zee new):
· Samsung Galaxy S2
· Samsung Galaxy Nexus
· Samsung Galaxy S
· iPhone 5
· iPhone 5c
· Sony Xperia Z
· Sony Xperia S2
· Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc3
· Huawei Ascend D
· Huawei Ascend D1
· Motorola Droid Razr
· Motorola Xoom
· HTC Desire 500
· HTC One
· HTC Sensation
· HTC Desire HD
· Archos 53 Platinum
· Grand S Flex ZTE
· Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
· LG Optimus G Pro
· Nexus 7
· Asus Eee Pad Transformer
· Acer Iconia Tab A5003
· LG Optimus 2X
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