As usual on the WhatsApp platform, we have news about its incompatibility with less recent versions of iOS. Now, it is known that this app will no longer work on iPhones released in 2012.
The news was spread by the WABtainfo platform with special attention to the purposes of the communications platform owned by Meta. Soon it will stop working on devices with iOS 10 and iOS 11 operating system.
WhatsApp will stop working on iPhones with iOS 10 and iOS 11
Testing for this term of compatibility can be done by various means. First, we have a screenshot shared by WABetainfo demonstrating the end of support for these versions of Apple’s operating system.
Although the image above doesn’t make it clear which versions are incompatible, we know that this will come true from October 24th. When that date arrives, users will have to migrate to a newer version of iOS if they want to continue using WhatsApp.
Also, we can use the official WhatsApp support page to confirm that the app will only work on devices running iOS 12 or higher. However, no date for the application of this measure is given here.
Considering this information, we can say that WhatsApp will no longer be supported in iPhone 5 and Iphone 5c. If you are still using an iPhone 5S, 6, or 6S, an update to iOS 12 will be required to continue using this app.
Needless to say, all iPhone models before those mentioned are no longer compatible with this communications platform. Support for these devices has previously been discontinued.
The decision now made by those responsible for WhatsApp is solely related to support for new features. In order for these to work properly, it is common practice to drop older operating systems that may offer incompatibilities.
A footnote to remind you that the same applies to the Android universe. In this case, any smartphone with an Android version lower than version 4.1 is not officially compatible with WhatsApp.
