If your phone is old, you may not be able to access WhatsApp.
WhatsApp is preparing to restrict login procedures on devices running older operating systems to boost security. Users may need to update their phone's operating system to regain access to the app.
Under the new security measure, a mandatory warning screen is expected to appear when logging into WhatsApp on devices running older Android and iOS versions.
Users will be notified that they need to update their operating system from the device's system settings. After the update, restarting the phone will allow access to the WhatsApp account again.
It is said that WhatsApp aims to reduce risks that could arise from older operating systems lacking security patches with this step.
Which phones will be affected?
WhatsApp has not yet officially announced which Android and iOS versions the restriction will apply to.
Meta had previously ended support for older Android versions. Similarly, support for older iOS versions is expected to be gradually reduced over time.
According to experts, outdated operating systems become more vulnerable to malware and cyber attacks due to known security flaws. Therefore, the core of WhatsApp's new app is aimed at enhancing the security of user accounts and devices.
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