WhatsApp is a very popular app for window,android and ios platforms. So everyone willing to get new update features from it. The latest WhatsApp upfate for iPhone will get your old text status back. All you need to do is head on over to the App Store and download the latest version of WhatsApp (v2.17.10). As the update description reads, the new text status feature is now called About. The update also brings a few other features including playing videos without downloading completely, a new moon icon for capturing better photos and videos better under low-light conditions and 3D Touch support for directly cropping an image.
After updating WhatsApp for iPhone, you’ll find the new About section by tapping on Settings in WhatsApp and tapping once agin on your profile name on top. You’ll find About at the bottom of the screen, most likely showing your last updated status before it was removed. You can now edit your status the way you want and be certain that it won’t disappear with 24 hours. Your contact list will be able to view your status message by opening your contact, starting a new chat thread or viewing your info in a group.