With the recent most update introduced, Facebook and Messenger apps will not be working for the older app versions at Android, iOS and Windows from 1st April, 2017. As a result, it is significant to know whether your device is latest versions of both the apps to access the networks, or otherwise.
As far as both the applications are concerned, they have over billions of monthly active users. Moreover, both Facebook and Messenger work on enhancing and updating the products by steadily introducing new features. Some of the updates include 360 videos, audio and video calling, quick games, refurbished camera and stories, live videos and audios, instant articles, fake news tools, in-built weather update, search of images by contents using AI etc.
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In a blog statement, it was stated:
“Using older versions of apps means that experiences won’t work well or sometimes not at all. As a result, we are asking people who are using older versions to upgrade so they can enjoy more of the delightful features of Messenger. We will be ending support for messaging in some older mobile app versions of Messenger and Facebook. We have proactively reached out to those affected and have also offered suggestions right in Messenger… If your devices do not support the newest versions of Facebook, we recommend going to Facebook.com through your mobile browser”
Which app versions won’t work?
Beginning from 1st April, following versions of the app will not be supported:
Android
Facebook released on 16th November 2015 for Android v55 or below
Messenger released on 14th August 2014 for Android v10 or below
iOS
Facebook released on 10th October 2011 for iOS, iPad v26 or below
Messenger released on 14th July 2017 for iOS v8 or below
Windows
Facebook for Windows Phone, Windows 8 and 8.1 desktop app
Messenger for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1
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What should you do?
If you are using an Android version older than 2.3 (Gingerbread), you can access both Facebook and Messenger via your mobile browser. You can also use Facebook Lite or Messenger Lite wherever it is available. As far as the 4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) or above version is concerned, you can update to the latest version for Facebook and Messenger.
Those who are using iOS must also update their Facebook and Messenger.
The Windows phone users can also update Facebook, Messenger and Facebook for Windows Desktop App.