With the speed with which we change smartphones in recent years, it is rare that you still have a mobile phone with Android 2.0 or earlier at home. But if you still have one of these museum pieces, you are going to have to renew it or find an alternative to WhatsApp, as it stops working on outdated versions of android.
WhatsApp stops working on old phones
Goodbye to WhatsApp on Android 2.0 or earlier
For those who have Android smartphones, this disappearance of WhatsApp only affects if they have a version of the operating system lower than the 2.0. Therefore, all mobiles purchased in recent years will be able to continue using their favorite instant messaging tool without problems.
Android phones that will be left without WhatsApp
Between the Android phones in which WhatsApp stops working, highlight the Samsung Galaxy Mini or HTC Desire. They are devices that were very popular at the time, but have long since become obsolete and few people have them at home and use them in extreme cases.
WhatsApp also says goodbye to Symbian and Blackberry
In addition to Android phones from previous generations, WhatsApp has also abandoned the first Nokia terminals, which used the operating system Symbian, and the Blackberry. Therefore, almost all the smartphones with which we have entered the world of instant messaging are left out.
The exception to this are mobile phones that use the operating system Blackberry 10, that they will be able to continue using WhatsApp as before.
The reality is that, although this topic has been given a lot of hype in the media, few have smartphones who are really affected.
Alternatives to WhatsApp
If you're one of those who still has a smartphone that old, just because you have to give up WhatsApp doesn't mean you have to give up instant messaging. Applications like Telegram or Line are still available for these versions and operating systems, and you will be able to continue using them without problems.
In any case, although now the problem has arisen with WhatsApp, it is easy that you will soon face it in other applications, so it is best to change mobile.
Have you had problems with WhatsApp because you have an old mobile? Have you decided to change application or change mobile? Tell us about it in our comments section at the end of this article.