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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 441527 times)

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #460 on: March 10, 2014, 10:50:47 PM »
Any eta for it's availability for BB?
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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #461 on: March 11, 2014, 12:05:40 AM »
T-Mobile makes whatsapp a bit less relevant.

Dan mentioned something up-thread about the carriers being able to do something like this to whatsapp.

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #462 on: March 11, 2014, 12:18:25 AM »
It's not just the free international texting that appeals for whatsapp. it's the speed. The instant messaging. The  groups. Ability to send larger MMS

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #463 on: March 11, 2014, 12:18:32 AM »
T-Mobile makes whatsapp a bit less relevant.

Dan mentioned something up-thread about the carriers being able to do something like this to whatsapp.

Even if I can text people in other countries most of them can't text me back.
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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #464 on: March 11, 2014, 12:51:11 AM »
T-Mobile makes whatsapp a bit less relevant.

Dan mentioned something up-thread about the carriers being able to do something like this to whatsapp.
Is that just for T-Mobile to T-Mobile?
If so, then What's App has all carriers included.
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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #465 on: March 11, 2014, 01:04:50 AM »
Did I get this right? They give you unlimited data while abroad, but a limit while your in the states????

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #466 on: March 11, 2014, 07:39:32 AM »
Did I get this right? They give you unlimited data while abroad, but a limit while your in the states????

They always give unlimited data. The limit is on 4g speed.

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #467 on: March 11, 2014, 03:47:25 PM »
It's starting:
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Thanks for the heads-up. Just changed my settings back

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #468 on: March 12, 2014, 02:40:24 AM »
I like the new video look

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #469 on: March 12, 2014, 02:43:46 AM »
When downloading multiple videos at once my WhatsApp would crash. Any advice?

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #470 on: March 12, 2014, 10:14:04 AM »
When downloading multiple videos at once my WhatsApp would crash. Any advice?
Download them one at a time? :P

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #471 on: March 12, 2014, 10:49:17 AM »
Download them one at a time? :P
Nowadays, that's like a full time job... ;)

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #472 on: March 12, 2014, 11:45:43 AM »
When downloading multiple videos at once my WhatsApp would crash. Any advice?
I have it all the time.

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #473 on: March 12, 2014, 11:49:32 AM »
I have it all the time.
Of course you do! What would you expect from a centro?! :P

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #474 on: March 12, 2014, 12:28:43 PM »
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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #475 on: March 13, 2014, 10:35:51 AM »
Update for BB 10.2 is available includes shutting last seen!

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #476 on: May 14, 2014, 02:06:32 PM »
Here is my issue. I recently rebooted my phone and reinstalled WhatsApp. I'm using a Google voice number. After about three seconds of trying to verify the number it just says its unable to call number. with calling it says unable to call. With texting it says unable to verify. My Google voice number is working. I was even able to verify viber with it. If anyone knows a way to help fix this issue I would be very thankful.
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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #477 on: May 14, 2014, 02:51:54 PM »
My iPhone doesn't vibrate when I get new messages. Any idea why?

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Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #478 on: May 14, 2014, 02:57:35 PM »
Perhaps the sound -push notification settings on your phone are set to off for whatsapp.

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Re: Whatsapp App Discussion Thread
« Reply #479 on: May 14, 2014, 03:20:48 PM »
Perhaps the sound -push notification settings on your phone are set to off for whatsapp.
If you're referring to my settings in the notification center, sounds are on.