WhatsApp to Stop Working on iPhone 5, iPhone 5c From October: Report

iPhone fashions working on iOS 10 or iOS 11 variations will quickly cease supporting WhatsApp, in line with a earlier report. The modifications will reportedly begin taking impact on October 24. Users with older iPhones should improve their handsets to iOS 12 or newer variations to proceed utilizing WhatsApp. This step may pressure iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c customers to improve to a more recent iPhone mannequin. Another report additionally means that it’s not sensible to replace to a brand new iOS construct on these iPhone fashions.

According to a WABetaInfo report from May, Apple will quickly cease supporting WhatsApp on the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c. As per the report, WhatsApp could discontinue assist for iOS 10 and iOS 11 by October 24.

iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c customers is likely to be dealing with a {hardware} improve as it’s virtually not attainable to put in an iOS replace that can assist WhatsApp. However, customers with iPhone 5s or later fashions can replace to iOS 12 and proceed receiving WhatsApp assist.

WhatsApp has up to date its necessities on its FAQ page to replicate these modifications. In order to maintain the messaging platform working on their handsets, iPhone customers should get an iOS 12 or newer replace. In comparability, the app nonetheless helps units working on Android 4.1.

This replace shouldn’t be an issue for almost all of the Apple consumer base. Its statistics declare that 89 % of iPhone customers have moved to iOS 15. Furthermore, 82 % of all Apple customers have upgraded to iOS 15. Only 4 % of customers have iOS 13 or earlier variations put in.

To replace your iPhone, go Settings > General > Software Upgrade and choose the iOS model you need to set up.