How to use whatsapp on android 2.2.2 after 31 december?

[AC Question]

I am using android 2.2.2 and whatsapp will no longer work on this version after 31 december 2016. How can I continu using whatsapp?
If I have to root my phone, which app to use for rooting??
Pls provide as many details as possible...

 

[anon(632115)]

Rooting won't make a difference. WA requires devices to be running I higher version of the Android OS than is on your device. Have you checked whether an update is available?

 

[hallux]

The bottom line is Android 2.2.2 is at least 4 years old, closer to 5. In terms of a mobile OS, that's OLD. WhatsApp uses features from a framework called Google Play Services. It appears the last update for that framework on FroYo (the version of Android you have) came in March this year. The WhatsApp developer has decided it's time to make the app current (Google Play Services has been updated since March) to support new features.

 

[0758]

I am using android 2.2.2 and whatsapp will no longer work on this version after 31 december 2016. How can I continu using whatsapp?
If I have to root my phone, which app to use for rooting??
Pls provide as many details as possible...