IF you've been looking for a reason to upgrade your smartphone, Whatsapp might have the solution for you.
In less than a week's time, the popular social messaging app will update its current smartphones that are compatible with its software, Express UK reports.
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After November 1, Android devices running version 4.0.4 won't be able to run the Facebook-owned app.
WhatsApp announced the update in a FAQ post online, advising affected users to switch to a supported device and save their chat history before the fast-approaching deadline.
On its website, WhatsApp said: "WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running OS 4.0.4 and older on November 1, 2021. Please switch to a supported device or save your chat history before then."
The news comes shortly after recent hacks have been discovered to prevent media compressing within the app. WhatsApp is currently testing a system that will give you different quality options for sending media.
The app currently has 2 billion users worldwide. After the update, owners of 53 Android models will no longer be able to access the app and face a total shutdown.
People using three iPhone models, iPhone SE, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 6S Plus, will also have to update their phones or risk losing WhatsApp access.
UPDATES AND TRANSFERS
People who own an Android or Apple phone and want to keep using WhatsApp beyond November 1 can update it by following several steps.
First, you will need to connect their device to a reliable wifi signal.
Then, open the settings tab and select "about phone," which should have a "check for updates" option when a new OS is available.
Once that is completed, click the option to "install now" or "install overnight."
If you opt for a new phone instead of updating your current one, there are ways you can transfer your current WhatsApp data to your new device.
Depending on the transfer, you can backup data from an Android to an iPhone or Android to Android without importing data from Google Drive.
WhatsApp's parent company, Facebook, is also working to add an extra, optional layer of security to protect backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud with end-to-end encryption.
Keeping your WhatsApp application up to date is another way to get the best results from the app.
For Android users, go to the Google Play Store and search for "WhatsApp." Tap "update" next to WhatsApp Messenger.
For iPhone users, go to the App Store and search for "WhatsApp." Tap "update" next to WhatsApp Messenger.
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