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Whatsapp on Iphone 3G IOS 4.2.1

Whatsapp is working on iphone 3G with IOS 4.2.1 until it requires and update and then no longer works because the application in Apple Store needs IOS 4.3 or higher. Incredible! If the update can not work why it require this update? Now I can not use Whatsapp. These are the things that tells apart good sofware developers from bad ones. Please any help?

iPhone 3G, iOS 4.2

Posted on Dec 26, 2012 1:36 PM

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Jan 2, 2013 5:23 PM in response to JuanLluch

Hi all, after searching the net to nausiam, i downloaded an app called blue stacks,http://bluestacks.com/ i installed it, then searched for Whatsapp messenger.... i installed it, it asks for your country & cell number, then precedes to verify your account, taking a chance i opened whatsapp on my iphone 3g (ios 4.1) and it went past the verification. Dont know i it will work for everyone (i hope so) but ya give it a bash, i rekon the problem is that whatsapp is blocking request from the older version of whatsapp, however the only issue is verisfication after that is complete via the bluestacks program it works, will see how it goes an report back. thanks

Jan 3, 2013 1:01 PM in response to JuanLluch

I just joined the group and let me justsay this is just outrageous, yes it's true that the iPhone 3G is an older version if the iPhone branch but like I read in other post, they could just let us stuck with the last version we had of whatssap and do not upgrade it anymore. It is the 21 centrury and these supposed to be smart phones, how the **** can they just let us behind!

Jan 3, 2013 3:39 PM in response to JuanLluch

Hey guys, here's the last email from whatsapp. things are running fine now. thanks you guys for all the support.


Hi,

If you are using an iPhone 3G and have WhatsApp Messenger version 2.8.4, you can continue using WhatsApp. You will need to re-verify the same phone number that you were previously using.

If you have an iPhone 3GS or later, you will need to update to WhatsApp Messenger version 2.8.7 from the App Store on your iPhone.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We would be happy to help!


WhatsApp Support Team

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Take a look at our FAQ: http://www.whatsapp.com/faq/

Jan 3, 2013 9:08 PM in response to JuanLluch

Guys it works now!!! Whatsapp replied saying you just need to verify you number again and it will work. Looks like the emails and creations of these forums and complaints made it happen! Glad they pulled their finger out. So no need for blue stacks or whatever some people are suggesting you install onto your macs or PCs. Try it and feedback.


Jeebee

Whatsapp on Iphone 3G IOS 4.2.1

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