WhatsApp will drop the support for iOS 10 and iOS 11
WhatsApp is always used to dropping the support for some versions of Android and iOS, in order to let the company introduce certain functionality that may not work on old operating systems. In this case, WhatsApp is now planning to drop the support for iOS 10, iOS 11, iPhone 5, and iPhone 5C over the coming months.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Story about? | Supported operating systems |
| When does it take effect? | October 24, 2022 |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp for iOS is still compatible with all iPhone models, except iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C, if you update to the latest iOS version. |
| Thanks: | _youssef for testing and reporting! |
| I’ve a non-compatible iOS version. What can I do? | You need to update your iOS version to the most recent update available by opening iPhone Settings > General > Software Update. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.11.0.73: what’s new? A new footer for end-to-end encryption and fixes for media auto-download |
A lot of users reported that WhatsApp was planning to drop the support for iOS 10 at the end of the last year, but it was fake news. Unfortunately, due to some internal reasons, WhatsApp is now really planning to drop the support for certain iOS versions over the coming months: we’re talking about iOS 10 and iOS 11!
This screenshot reveals that WhatsApp will stop supporting iOS 10 and iOS 11 after October 24, 2022. This is also confirmed by reading an article posted on the official WhatsApp Help Center, that mentions iOS 12 and newer versions as supported and recommended operating systems.
If you’re using iOS 10 or iOS 11, you need to update to iOS 12 in order to continue using WhatsApp: it means you can still continue using WhatsApp on iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6S, but you need to update your iOS version. Unfortunately, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C since iOS 12 is not available for these devices, but… who is using iPhone 5/5C nowadays? Removing the support for certain iOS versions is needed to support the latest features implemented on WhatsApp. By updating to a recent iOS version, you also benefit from the most updated security patches, so it is always recommended to update iOS.
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