WhatsApp drops support for Symbian, app to stop working on Dec 31
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- AnonD-1046991
- G}T
- 19 Jun 2022
N86, 17 Jun 2017after the six months delay, on 30 June the end is coming. :... moreNobody anwser...
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- N86
- 30f
- 17 Jun 2017
after the six months delay, on 30 June the end is coming. :sad:
I hope for another delay but don't really expect.
So I started tryng Nimbuzz on my S60 and it works, it has even calls (well, i can call androids but can't receive by now, odd problem). Just misses the pc/web client, and too crowded options inside the app, but I think i'll switch to it after June 30.
After Fring shut down, icq and xms (eBuddy) aren't availble on the Opera store for my symbian non-touch (there are java versions but seem for touch only?), I don't know any alternative. Any other hint?
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- NOKIA E66 vikesh
- Xu5
- 09 Dec 2016
Why whatsapp is stopping their service only for symbian os ? it's wrong i never spport whatsapp to do it
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- NOKIA E66 vikesh
- Xu5
- 09 Dec 2016
Why whatsapp is stopping their service only for symbian os? it's not right i never spport whatsapp to do it
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- n86
- 30f
- 17 Nov 2016
AnonD-596020, 16 Nov 2016Why dont you try "Kik Messenger"?, it is cross platform and... morekik stopped support for symbian in 2014
https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217681088-Is-my-Symbian-phone-supported-
since then new accounts are forbidden, the old can continue, they say...
https://kikinteractive.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217681148-Changes-to-our-Symbian-and-BlackBerry-apps
I found also ebuddy-xms but seems only for the Asha series (s40), sometimes they are more supported than older s60.
Would be nice if a "compatible" app could work through the whatsapp web/pc service when the symbian app will cease. Or at least an independent Windows (or tablet) program, still linked to the phone number account, but without the need of the phone (maybe only for logging in like now).
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- AnonD-596020
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- 16 Nov 2016
n86 lover, 15 Nov 2016time is running out for our beloved symbian, so anyone has ... moreWhy dont you try "Kik Messenger"?, it is cross platform and available on Applist for Symbian
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- n86 lover
- 30f
- 15 Nov 2016
time is running out for our beloved symbian, so anyone has found a solution?
Any news from Dr.Danger or EricLovesSymbian ?
Meanwhile I'm looking into alternatives, but i don't know which is going on supporting actually.
By now seems that the most known:
Fring has no more the download available for symbian.
Line only for Asha (S40?), quite strange...
Nimbuzz still available everywhere.
Wechat still available on ovi/opera store but not on its own website.
Viber not for S60 3rd, for others download broken?
Any other?
I found on the store some new, but if thy are only for symbian they are useless now:
Frim, avilable also for apple and android, but never heard before.
Messenger-Mobile by S&I Creatives that promises to continue support, but couldnt find if there is on other platforms, anyone knows?
another "Messenger" by Olala dev never heard...
ICQ for symbian still multiplatform...
etc...
Which is known to continue support (and diffuse)?
Hope nimbuzz will, because is the only i already know.
Any other suggestion?
here a list on wikipedia (outdated?): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_instant_messaging_clients
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- Anonymous
- Xue
- 14 Oct 2016
Oh,so sad
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- jeremy
- Twr
- 27 Jul 2016
Nimbuzz is a nice alternative to Whatsapp. It even supports voice calls.
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- tahowphic
- Nug
- 21 Jul 2016
l have some free site to join now before september launch.
Press http://tinyurl.com/h5y7jd5
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- Anonymous
- Hkt
- 15 Jul 2016
please don't do this
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- Anonymous
- Ye3
- 13 Jul 2016
It is ironic that supporting Symbian was the main reason why Whatsapp was more successful than many other apps that had more features back in the time.
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- Nosipho
- NmZ
- 13 Jul 2016
My Whatsapp dosnt want to work again, idont know what to do anymore
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- Nokia N86 lover
- 30f
- 12 Jul 2016
Why they stop, couldn't they just not upgrade and not add new features but continue going as is now (already missing calls)?
I bougth two used N86 (one for spare parts) and i love their physical keyboard, the one hand/no need to look usability, and lastly the slide form factor and the small size.
To EricLovesSimbian and all the other symbian lovers, what is a good alternative messenger to migrate, with continuing support? I found some on the opera (ex ovi) store, the most known is WeChat, but there are others too. And I remember time ago i tried Fring that had even videocalls.
Eric, I think you'd better spend your money for keeping alive whatsapp servers for nokia, cheaper and better chance of success, if any.
And maybe launch a public petition.
Please let us know the development here, I put this thread in favorites.
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- Nokia n79
- nCa
- 12 Jul 2016
I still using n79 WhatsApp.evrymonthly it's getting update. Last week I got pop-up message about this.but I will use it until December.i lyk this phone very much.only 10 15 mins charge full day battery.nice FM transmitter,tv out,etc.throw no need to worry. After I am buying new Nokia (hoping)
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- Nigga
- f{4
- 12 Jul 2016
I'm using Nokia X7-00 since 2012 with Nokia Belle Refresh.what a phone.working perfect.never slow this device.but time to go to Android and my X7 will sleep in my cupboard forever...
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- Anonymous
- 95w
- 12 Jul 2016
still working on BlackBerry and updates every month in BlackBerry World
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- Anonymous
- ibp
- 12 Jul 2016
Windows phone your next
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- AnonD-110687
- XNN
- 12 Jul 2016
I used Whatsapp in my Symbian phones to connect with my loved ones. Ahhh that was a nice memory. Thank You very much, Whatsapp.
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- AnonD-110687
- XNN
- 12 Jul 2016
Currently im using Android Phone but the continuous support from Whatsapp in those days is highly appreciated.