This archive report was first published on 24 December 2019.
On December 24, 2019, WhatsApp announced that its app would stop working on Windows smartphones starting from December 31, 2019.
According to WhatsApp, users with Windows Phone operating systems would no longer be able to use the app after December 31, 2019. Additionally, WhatsApp might not be available in the Microsoft Store after July 1, 2019.
Furthermore, WhatsApp will also stop working on several Android smartphones and iPhones in the coming months. From February 1, people using Android versions 2.3.7 and older will no longer be able to create new accounts or reverify existing accounts. Similarly, iPhones running on iOS 8 and older will also stop being able to create new accounts or reverify existing accounts from February 1.
However, users with Windows smartphones can save their chat history before the app stops working. To do this, they can open the chat they wish to export, tap on Group Info, and then scroll down and tap ‘Export Chat’. They will then be given the option to download the chat with or without media.
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