WhatsApp, one of the world’s leading messaging apps, has announced it will no longer provide updates or security patches for a total of 35 phone models running older versions of Android and iOS operating systems. These phones, from manufacturers including Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG, and Apple, are no longer considered secure enough for continued WhatsApp use.

So it’s recommended to check the list below to find out whether or not you should change your mobile device to continue using WhatsApp device safely.

SAMSUNG

• Galaxy Ace Plus
• Galaxy Core
• Galaxy Express 2
• Galaxy Grand
• Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
• Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+
• Galaxy S 19500
• Galaxy S3 Mini VE
• Galaxy S4 Active
• Galaxy S4 mini I9190
• Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos
• Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE
• Galaxy S4 Zoom
  

  APPLE

  • iPhone 5
  • iPhone 5C
  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6S Plus
  • iPhone 6S
  • iPhone SE

  HUAWEI

  • Ascend P6 S
  • Ascend G525
  • Huawei C199
  • Huawei GX1s
  • Huawei Y625

  LENOVO

  • Lenovo 46600
  • Lenovo A858T
  • Lenovo P70
  • Lenovo S890

  SONY

  • Xperia Z1
  • Xperia E3

  LG

  • Optimus 4X HD P880
  • Optimus G
  • Optimus G Pro
  • Optimus L7                                                                                                             Some of the devices in this list have over 7 years or even more. Some users will argue that the iPhone 6S Plus is still usable after all those years, but still, WhatsApp decided to focus on it and other devices in this list to focus on newer hardware and updated software.

   

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TECH DIGEST – Whatsapp has issued a warning to users who download clone apps, threatening to permanently block them if continuous usage persists.

The company made this warning as a clone app named GB WhatsApp is gaining a rapid audience, The Mirror reported on Monday.

Though the clone app exhibits extra features that are not found on WhatsApp, the facebook-owned company has warned users against patronising such an app.

Whatsapp warned that if users fail to switch to their official Whatsapp account, they may be suspended or blocked from using the app.

“If you received an in-app message stating your account is ‘Temporarily banned’ this means that you’re likely using an unsupported version of WhatsApp instead of the official WhatsApp app,” WhatsApp said in a recent update.

“If you don’t switch to the official app after being temporarily banned, your account might be permanently banned from using WhatsApp,” it added.

Asides from the threat to permanent blocking, Whatsapp also warned that such clone apps also violate security practices.

“Unsupported apps, such as WhatsApp Plus, GB WhatsApp, or apps that claim to move your WhatsApp chats between phones, are altered versions of WhatsApp.

“These unofficial apps are developed by third parties and violate our Terms of Service. WhatsApp doesn’t support these third-party apps because we can’t validate their security practices,” revealed the update.

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TECH DIGEST – The WhatsApp Announce that it will delete the accounts of users who are using WhatsApp Plus, An alternative app offered by third parties, according to Formal speech.

The company notified users of using unsupported apps, such as Whatsapp plus And the GB WhatsApp, those who claim to be able to transfer WhatsApp conversations from one phone to another.

As they said, these unofficial apps were developed by third parties and violate their terms of use, Because their security practices cannot be validated.

So they announced that they will temporarily suspend these accounts so that users will not use the official app, if not, Accounts will be permanently terminated.

How to switch to the official version of WhatsApp

You must first save a backup copy of your chat history before transferring your account to the official version of The WhatsApp.

It will identify the name of the fraudulent application If necessary, transfer your chat history to the official version.

Whatsapp plus

According to the company, to take back your conversations from The WhatsApp You can do the following, although it does not guarantee that these steps will be successful, as it is not an official app.

If you previously saved chat history, it should be automatically transferred to the official version of The WhatsApp.
Opens Play Store And download The WhatsApp.
Verify your phone number so the restore can be done.

GB WhatsApp

Wait for the temporary suspension to finish. The stopwatch will display the duration of the suspension
On GB WhatsApp, tap More options > Chats > Backup.
go to the Settings From the phone> storage > Records.
Find the folder GB WhatsApp While continuing to select it.
In the upper right corner, tap Plus > rename And rename the folder to “The WhatsApp”.

Opens Play Store And download the official version from The WhatsApp.
Confirm your phone number or mobile phone

You will see it on the screen “backup was found,” Click on the option Recovery.

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