Why WhatsApp forced to update?

Originally Answered: Why does WhatsApp force users to update? When there is a change in server, it may or maynot require change in app. In some cases it require mandatory to make change in app and an update becomes mandatory. This is the reason behind forceful updation.

Why is updating an app important?

Let’s start with probably the most important reason. App updates improve the security of your device, which protects your personal information. If some apps on your device are out of date, hackers can make the use of their outdated design. Just update the apps and get the latest versions.

Is WhatsApp update mandatory?

Messaging app WhatsApp told the Delhi High Court on Friday that it is not forcing any user to accept the 2021 update in its privacy policy as it is not mandatory.

What happens if you don’t update WhatsApp?

“After a few weeks of limited functionality, you won’t be able to receive incoming calls or notifications and WhatsApp will stop sending messages and calls to your phone,” WhatsApp says in an FAQ. WhatsApp says it won’t delete users accounts if they don’t accept the update.

Is updating apps good or bad?

If you think using the latest Android version and keeping all your apps updated will keep your Android phone safe from malware attack then you may be wrong. According to a report by Check Point Research, long-known vulnerabilities may persist even in apps recently published on Google Play store.

Does updating apps take more space?

(Most apps get larger with time, so an update will use more space, but uninstalling the old version and installing the new version will use the same space as updating the old version. And, if the app has any data associated with it – scores, settings, etc., you’d lose them if you uninstall the app.)

How can I stop WhatsApp update?

It is in the top right corner of the screen. Tap the Auto-update check mark. The check mark will disappear. Automatic updates for WhatsApp is now disabled.

Why is WhatsApp changing its terms of service?

WhatsApp is changing its terms of service to force users to share personal data including phone numbers and locations with its parent company, Facebook. Some critics, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have suggested users move to the encrypted messaging apps Signal and Telegram.

What is WhatsApp doing with your personal data?

WhatsApp, the encrypted messaging app that sells itself as a privacy-focused service, will start forcing users to share personal data with Facebook, its parent company.

What does WhatsApp’s new privacy policy mean for You?

WhatsApp will force users to agree to its new privacy policy within the next month, or else lose access to the app. Agreeing to the terms will mean that a user’s private data, including their phone number, will be shared with Facebook, which owns WhatsApp.

When will WhatsApp users lose access to their accounts?

If users do not agree by February 8, they will lose access. The move prompted calls for users to delete their WhatsApp accounts and switch to smaller encrypted messaging apps such as Signal and Telegram.