Goodbye WhatsApp on these phones starting October: affected devices

Meta reported that its application, whatsappwill be updated via October and many devices you will not be able to download this new version the most used messaging platform in Spain. This new update will include minor improvements and security improvements. Many of these improvements are not compatible with devices that are a certain number of years old and no longer capable of update your operating system.

From time to time, Meta is forced to periodically update its application so that it continues to function properly and, above all, so that the security of chats is guaranteed. These improvements avoid potential cyberattacks, and devices that are no longer able to update their operating system are no longer secure and are more vulnerable to hackers.

iOS 12 and Android 5.0 released

All devices Apple which cannot update to iOS 12 They will not be able to download the latest WhatsApp update, namely:

• iPhone 5.
• iPhone 5s.
• iPhone 6.
• iPhone 6 Plus.
• iPhone SE first generation.

In some cases, with the exception of the iPhone 5, it can be updated to iOS 12 and hence WhatsApp can continue to work. A lot depends on the mobile phone.

From the devices side Androidthose who can’t download version 5.0 software will also not be able to use WhatsApp with security guarantees starting in October.

• Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
• Samsung Galaxy Core
• Samsung Galaxy Express 2
• Huawei Ascend P6 S
• Huawei Ascension Y625
• Motorola Moto G
• Motorola A820
• Motorola Droid Size:
• Sopo Xperia Z1.
• Sony Xperia S.

Although these devices are not compatible with the latest WhatsApp update, it will not stop working immediately, but will not be protected from cyber attacks and him performance will not be optimal. You should check if your device, whether Android or Apple, can be updated to the versions required by the messaging app. Anyway, whatsapp I’ll send a message to all devices that are incompatible with the new version.

Follow the Diario AS channel on WhatsApp, where you will find everything about sports in one space: news of the day, agenda with the latest news about the most important sporting events, the most striking images, the opinion of the best AS. companies, reports, videos and a little humor from time to time.