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WhatsApp is stopping support for all Symbian, Nokia S40, BlackBerry phones. Phones running older versions of Windows, Android and iOS operating systems will also not be supported.
The shutdown of the service for these devices and platforms will happen at the end of the year, December 31, 2016. https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/20951556

Android users still on Android 2.1 and Android 2.2 are no longer be able to use WhatsApp.

Windows phone users will have to upgrade beyond Windows Phone 7.1 to continue enjoying services. iOS 6 are not be supported, which  affects those Apple users who are holding back from updating the OS.

The devices that WhatsApp will no longer be supported are: Nokia Asha 201, Nokia Asha 205 Chat Edition, Nokia Asha 206, Nokia Asha 208, Nokia Asha 210, Nokia Asha 300, Nokia Asha 301, Nokia Asha 302, Nokia Asha 303, Nokia Asha 305, Nokia Asha 306, Nokia Asha 308, Nokia Asha 309, Nokia Asha 310, Nokia Asha 311, Nokia Asha 515, Nokia Asha 500, Nokia Asha 501, Nokia Asha 502, Nokia Asha 503, Nokia Asha 230, Nokia C3-00, Nokia C3-01, Nokia X2-01, Nokia X3-02, Nokia X2-00, Nokia X7, Nokia E6, Nokia N8, Nokia C6, Nokia C7, Nokia E7, Nokia 500, Nokia 600, Nokia 603, Nokia 700, Nokia 701, Nokia 808, Nokia 5800, Nokia 5530, Nokia 5230, Nokia 5233, Nokia 5235, Nokia N97, Nokia N97 mini, Nokia X6, Nokia X5-01, Nokia C6, Nokia C5-03, Samsung i8910 Omnia HD, Sony Ericsson Satio, Sony Ericsson Vivaz, Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro, Nokia 5700, Nokia 6110, Nokia 6120, Nokia 6121, Nokia 6124, Nokia 6700, Nokia 6290, Nokia E51, Nokia E63, Nokia E66, Nokia E71, Nokia E90 Communicator, Nokia N76, Nokia N81, Nokia N81 8GB, Nokia N82, Nokia N95, Nokia N95 8GB, Nokia 5320, Nokia 5630, Nokia 5730, Nokia 6210, Nokia 6220, Nokia 6650 fold, Nokia 6710 Navigator, Nokia 6720, Nokia 6730, Nokia 6760 Slide, Nokia 6790 Surge, Nokia C5, Nokia E52, Nokia E55, Nokia E72, Nokia E73, Nokia E75, Nokia E5, Nokia N78, Nokia N79, Nokia N85, Nokia N86 8MP, Nokia N96, Samsung GT-i8510, Samsung GT-I7110, Samsung SGH-L870, Samsung SGH-G810 and Samsung SGH-iNNN.

UPDATE: You won't be able to use WhatsApp on the following platforms for:

Nokia Symbian S60 after June 30, 2017
BlackBerry OS and BlackBerry 10 after December 31, 2017
Windows Phone 8.0 and older after December 31, 2017
Nokia S40 after December 31, 2018
Android versions 2.3.7 and older after February 1, 2020

Personal info sharing
WhatsApp will share your phone number with Facebook, you have 30 days to opt-out. https://www.whatsapp.com/faq/general/26000016

Transferring Chat history
check out http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/21002842

Author Topic: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread  (Read 441211 times)

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #160 on: April 07, 2013, 12:01:10 PM »
There is way to transfer all my whatsapp discution (with pictures and video) from my old cell phone to my new one?

The old one its a samsung SII
If it's from android to android it should go automatically.

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #161 on: April 07, 2013, 12:13:03 PM »
There is way to transfer all my whatsapp discution (with pictures and video) from my old cell phone to my new one?

The old one its a samsung SII
If its android to android or Iphone - Iphone should go automatically but check this out
http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/en/general/21002842
it CAN be done!

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #162 on: April 07, 2013, 12:38:27 PM »
I'm also wondering about switching phones.

With BB if you are switching between phones, you could used the device switch program that will move over all your info. I am pretty sure that the what'sapp info has also moved.

My Q' is anyone that switched to the BB10 - (from a BB) where they able to move over their whatsapp chats? 


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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #163 on: April 07, 2013, 05:50:14 PM »
thanks
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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #164 on: April 07, 2013, 10:10:09 PM »
http://m.digitaltrends.com/social-media/google-acquiring-whatsapp/

Rumor: Google negotiating $1 billion acquisition of WhatsApp


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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #165 on: April 12, 2013, 06:34:49 PM »
But they should upgrade the group space from 30
now its 50 max per group

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #166 on: April 13, 2013, 04:07:30 PM »
now its 50 max per group

Good news!!
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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #167 on: April 15, 2013, 09:11:28 PM »
New Whatsapp/BBM alternative, all free, all features
http://msg.me

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #168 on: April 15, 2013, 09:12:19 PM »
New Whatsapp/BBM alternative, all free, all features
http://www.messageme.com/

There are plenty of free messaging apps. And actually some I like better than WhatsApp. I only stick with WhatsAPP since most of my friends are using it.
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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #169 on: April 16, 2013, 05:20:02 PM »
I just installed whatsapp. It seems to be a pretty good way to get caller id on a mobile number. Or am I not undersatnding something?

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #170 on: April 16, 2013, 05:23:38 PM »
I just installed whatsapp. It seems to be a pretty good way to get caller id on a mobile number. Or am I not undersatnding something?

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #171 on: April 16, 2013, 05:25:29 PM »
?

If I add any number to my contacts and they have whatsapp will I be able to see their display  name?

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #172 on: April 16, 2013, 05:25:59 PM »
If I add any number to my contacts and they have whatsapp will I be able to see their display  name?

Yes, as long as they aren't blocked.
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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #173 on: April 16, 2013, 05:41:18 PM »
Yes, as long as they aren't blocked.

What is blocked?

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #174 on: April 16, 2013, 05:41:48 PM »
What is blocked?

They could block you from seeing them. But otherwise you should see everyone just fine.
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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #175 on: April 16, 2013, 05:43:52 PM »
They could block you from seeing them. But otherwise you should see everyone just fine.

I see the option to block someone from sending me a message. IS thee also an option to block people from seeing that i am on whatsapp, and make it by invitation only?

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #176 on: April 16, 2013, 05:45:06 PM »
I see the option to block someone from sending me a message. IS thee also an option to block people from seeing that i am on whatsapp, and make it by invitation only?

Yes
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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #177 on: April 19, 2013, 12:14:38 PM »
I think google babel will be awesome and I may leave whatsapp if it proves worthwhile.

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #178 on: April 19, 2013, 12:15:13 PM »
Whatsapp is always so slow for me

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Re: Whatsapp Master Thread
« Reply #179 on: April 19, 2013, 12:20:44 PM »
Whatsapp is always so slow for me

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