In the middle of this year, WhatsApp announced to extends its service for Nokia S40, Windows 8, BBOS and Blackberry 10 phones till the end of 2017. This was enough time for users to upgrade to compatible devices, but how time flies; the popular IM will be dropping support for some of the aforementioned platforms after December 31, 2017.
WhatsApp gets updated from time to time with new features which these older devices can't sport, so it's normal for the company to place an end-of-life date on them. According to WhatsApp, “users on these particular platforms will not be able to create new accounts, nor re-verify existing accounts once the company ends support."
Though end of support does not mean you won't be able to access your WhatsApp account, the company says users can continue using the app on their phone, but should not expect any future security updates or new features. If you love your privacy, it's advisable to upgrade to a supported device.
Support for Blackberry 10 and phones running its OS will be axed down once 2018 begins, though, all BlackBerry devices running on secured Android; including PRIV, DTEK50/60, and KEYone, will have indefinite access to WhatsApp. It's worth mentioning that Priv won't be getting security updates anymore and the company has given up on the production of new phones.
Microsoft recently admitted its phones are dead and heading to the grave—if not buried by now—which is quite unfortunate! But WhatsApp will continue support for Windows 8.1+, while lower versions will be dropped.
While WhatsApp has stopped working on Nokia S60 since June this year, Nokia S40 phones will also be axed down from December 31, 2018. Also, Android devices running version 2.3.7 and older (Gingerbread) will be stopped from February 1, 2020.
WhatsApp gets updated from time to time with new features which these older devices can't sport, so it's normal for the company to place an end-of-life date on them. According to WhatsApp, “users on these particular platforms will not be able to create new accounts, nor re-verify existing accounts once the company ends support."
Though end of support does not mean you won't be able to access your WhatsApp account, the company says users can continue using the app on their phone, but should not expect any future security updates or new features. If you love your privacy, it's advisable to upgrade to a supported device.
Support for Blackberry 10 and phones running its OS will be axed down once 2018 begins, though, all BlackBerry devices running on secured Android; including PRIV, DTEK50/60, and KEYone, will have indefinite access to WhatsApp. It's worth mentioning that Priv won't be getting security updates anymore and the company has given up on the production of new phones.
Microsoft recently admitted its phones are dead and heading to the grave—if not buried by now—which is quite unfortunate! But WhatsApp will continue support for Windows 8.1+, while lower versions will be dropped.
While WhatsApp has stopped working on Nokia S60 since June this year, Nokia S40 phones will also be axed down from December 31, 2018. Also, Android devices running version 2.3.7 and older (Gingerbread) will be stopped from February 1, 2020.
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