WhatsApp is one of the most popular apps nowadays with more than millions of users. Starting from Monday, November 1, Your favourite app WhatsApp will not support on some Android devices. This is really sad news for WhatsApp lovers, but yes, it will not affect all users. Because of this update, there is a probability that affected users may lose all of their chats unless they have been backed up and exported. WhatsApp has also advised users to upgrade to a supported device to continue using its instant messaging service. Android 4.1 and later devices are among those supported by the app. WhatsApp also works with newer iOS and KaiOS operating systems.
WhatsApp has already stated that it will no longer support phones which are running on Android 4.0.4 and older versions. This update will affect these users first, but here are some ways to prevent your loss. Some tricks can help you to save your chats. First of all, you can switch to a supported device and save your chat history before the deadline expires.
On the other hand, It is also debatable, How to find out if WhatsApp is discontinuing support for your Android device. You can, however, use the steps below to see if WhatsApp is discontinuing support for your Android device. WhatsApp has yet to specify which app will no longer support devices.
- Go to the Settings menu and select About phone.
- Scroll down to find the Android version that is installed on your device.
- If it is Android 4.0.4 or lower, you should consider upgrading to a device that has a higher version of Android.
In case if you are also one of the affected users, you can export your chat history by either making a backup of your chats or exporting individual or group chats.
If you want to take backup, follow these steps. From the WhatsApp settings, navigate to Settings > Chats > Chat backup >. In this way, you can take backup of your chats. You can also export a single or group chat by opening it and tapping the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of your screen. After tapping on these three dots, now select More > Export chat. WhatsApp will also allow you to choose whether to export your chat with media files such as audio, images, and videos received in the chat or without any media files. Although this situation might be challenging for some of you, but these ways might be helpful for you to take backup of your chats.
