With each update of the operating systems of Android Y iOS for cell phones, some available applications have to adapt their services to be compatible with the changes of software. In the case of Applications What WhatsAppeach store presents minimum operating requirements.
For Android system users, Google Play Store indicates within the specifications of WhatsApp that a cell phone needs to have the version of Android 4.1 onwards so that the application can function correctly. While people with an iPhone, apps store points out that the minimum requirement they must meet is that they use the version of iOS 12.0.
Although people who use operating systems in older versions you might be able to install and use the app Goalthis would present errors, in addition to not having available updates and system improvements. On the other hand, they will also not have access to security patches, so they will be more vulnerable to cyber attacks by criminals virtual.
Complete list of cell phones on which WhatsApp will stop working
Samsung:
-Samsung Galaxy Core
-Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
-Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
– Samsung Galaxy s3 Mini
-Samsung Galaxy Trend II
-Samsung Galaxy X cover 2
LG:
-LG Lucid 2LG Optimus F7
-LG Optimus L3 II Dual
– LG Optimus L5 II
-LG Optimus F5
– LG Optimus L3 II
-LG Optimus L7II
– LG Optimus F6LG Enact
-LG Optimus L5 Dual
-LG Optimus L7 Dual
-LG Optimus F3
-LG Optimus F3Q
-LG Optimus L2 II
– LG Optimus L4 II
-LG Optimus F6
– LG EnactLG Lucid 2
– LG Optimus F7
Manzana:
– Iphone 5s
– Iphone 6
– iPhone 6 Plus
Huawei:
-Huawei Ascend Mate
-Huawei Ascend G740
-Huawei Ascend D2
ZTE:
– ZTE V956 – UMI X2
-ZTE Grand S Flex
-ZTE GrandMemo
Other brands:
– Archos 53 Platinum
– HTC Desire 500
– Caterpillar Cat B15
-Sony Xperia M
-Wiko Cink Five
-Wiko Darknight
-ZTE Grand S Flex
-Lenovo A820
-ZTE V956 UMi X2
– Faea F1THL W8
– ZTE Grand X Quad v987
-ZTE GrandMemo
New WhatsApp function to block contacts
One of the updates that will not be able to reach the devices included in the previous list is the one that will allow users to block any of their contacts with two touches, thanks to a new function included in the management of chats and that is being tested in its beta version for cell phones that have the operating system Android.
The new option of blocking will work after users select a conversation from the main screen of the application. The feature requires a long touch on the chat without having to enter it, so it will only be selected. By pressing the button Menu From the three dots located at the top right of the screen people will be able to choose the quick lock option instead of having to enter the details of the Contact to perform the blocking process.
At the moment it has not been confirmed if the appearance of this lock button in the menu of the chat options will mean the removal of the lock button within the details of each of the contactsso you will have to wait for the beta testing phase to obtain more information on how this new function is being developed for WhatsApp.
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