Again, WhatsApp Extends Support For Older Android Versions Till 2020

It's now obvious that all the threats from WhatsApp to stop working on some devices including older versions of Android phones are empty threats. Just yesterday, we told you that WhatsApp's support for BlackBerry platform has been extended till the end of this 2017. Now, it has come to light that the Facebook-owned company's website has been updated to reflect that the app will continue supporting older Android versions till 2020.

Remember, back in February 2016, WhatsApp issued serious warning that they'll stop supporting Android v2.1 and Android 2.2 (and some other, non-Android platforms) by the end of 2016. But a quick look at the same webpage now reveals users will be able to use the service on "Android versions 2.3.7 and older" till February 1, 2020.

Although this might be a relief to affected users but don't get too excited yet because some new features on whatsapp might work on your phone because of compatibility issues. Be that as it may, it's still advisable to plan on getting a new smartphone with higher OS version and features in order to follow up with all the new features Android brings along.

21 comments:

  1. max outJune 21, 2017 at 1:43 PM

    Good news 4 me

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    1. Sir MikeJune 25, 2017 at 8:06 PM

      From your comment I can see your using an old version of andriod

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  2. hassanJune 21, 2017 at 2:19 PM

    thanks oga wizy for ur nice update

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  3. Abdullahi AssalafyJune 21, 2017 at 2:51 PM

    Good news,

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  4. CollinsJune 21, 2017 at 5:08 PM

    Good for them

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  5. UnknownJune 21, 2017 at 6:41 PM

    hi

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  6. SIR PAULJune 21, 2017 at 9:25 PM

    The end will tell what will become of the said phone.

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  7. SIR PAULJune 21, 2017 at 9:47 PM

    Thanks for informing us on this great news but what will happen after the stated day.

    Will they actually stop the support?

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  8. UnknownJune 22, 2017 at 12:29 AM

    Wizy baba please add me to the WhatsApp group page 08177462926

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  9. hussainiJune 22, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks for Your wonderful update

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  10. hussainiJune 22, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    Good news to hear

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  11. UnknownJune 22, 2017 at 11:05 AM

    congrat

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  12. SonyTechsJune 22, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    This mark will not kill us with it's mistrable phone banned,

    BlackBerry before now android old version.

    Gradually now my 6.0 will soon not support WhatsApp non Facebook again.

    Thanks wizy

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    1. Sir MikeJune 25, 2017 at 8:07 PM

      I see your fears bro but I don't think it will reach to 6.0

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    2. Sir MikeJune 25, 2017 at 8:08 PM

      His social app isn't really gold

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  13. SIR PAULJune 22, 2017 at 6:13 PM

    I'm of the opinion that the date will be extended again upon getting to 2020

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  14. UnknownJune 22, 2017 at 11:42 PM

    Good news for low end smartphone users

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  15. SIR PAULJune 24, 2017 at 6:45 AM

    With this present trends, i will suggest that whosoever that wants to get any new phone should endeavor to buy a phone that will be getting updates.

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  16. Sir MikeJune 24, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Okay good for them

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