People with older smartphones should be warned that the app could stop working for them next year if they don't update their software.
That means they've only got two weeks left unless they want to start using the chatting platform on a compatible device.
According to News.18.com, certain older smartphone won't be able to use WhatsApp in 2021.
It said WhatsApp will stop working for people who are using an iPhone that hasn't been updated to iOS 9 software or higher.
Android users who don't have 4.0.3 operating systems or newer will also reportedly be affected.
If you have an iPhone 4 or older you won't be able to update to newer software.
Some Android devices like the Motorola Droid Razr and the Samsung Galaxy S2 also still run on outdated software.
If you have an old phone you may want to try upgrading to the newest software possible so you don't get caught out next year.
Apple users need to go to Settings and then "General" and "About" to see what software version they're using.
On Android you need to go to Settings and then "About Phone".
Alternatively, you may need to upgrade to a slightly newer handset.
Part of the WhatsApp website reveals what operating systems it is compatible with.
Users who need to upgrade will be warned in the app itself.
WhatsApp – a quick history
WhatsApp was created in 2009 by computer programmers Brian Acton and Jan Koum - former employees of Yahoo:::
It's one of the most popular messaging services in the world
Koum came up with the name WhatsApp because it sounded like "what's up"...
After a number of tweaks the app was released with a messaging component in June 2009, with 250,000 active users...
It was originally free but switched to a paid service to avoid growing too fast. Then in 2016, it became free again for all users...
Facebook bought WhatsApp Inc in February 2014 for $19.3billion (£14.64bn)
The app is particularly popular because all messages are encrypted during transit, shutting out snoopers...
As of 2020, WhatsApp has over 2billion users globally.
from the sun.co.uk
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ReplyDeleteIt can stop working. Na them sabi. I miss the days of Yahoo messenger.
ReplyDeleteTill then.. .if they want to block it they I no fit stress
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ReplyDeleteFederal Government is threatening to block millions of Sim cards over National ID number.
ReplyDeleteNow WhatsApp has come with their own threat.
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DeleteI personally miss the days of penpals
If not for whatsapp. Families no go dey hear from their loved ones home and abroad like kilode
ReplyDeleteI tell ya
DeleteWhy is this company in the business of shutting people out yearly?
ReplyDeleteHmmmm
ReplyDeleteLooking at my own phone with side eyes
Let me goan check if my OS is 4.0.3. I dey come.
ReplyDeleteThey should not try it o because I loooove whatsapp. I even just received the gist on whatsapp about Davido's fight with Chioma over the two girls he cheated with in Enugu before he went to Ghana to fight. Sweet hot hot gist😁😀😀😀
ReplyDeleteAbeg oooo come gist us lol..
DeleteAnon u no there's love in sharing,abeg no do us like this na..gist us na..na beg I dey beg oo babiala
DeleteAbeg give us gist na
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ReplyDeleteJust checked mine now.5.1.am I included?martins reply oh
ReplyDeleteIf you bought your phone in the last 3yrs, you can't be affected - I believe most android phones sold in the Nigerian market has always come with latest Android firmware.
ReplyDeleteSo it's not an issue, except maybe for Iphone users.