I found the simple version of WeChat that was "banned"

As a freshman, Xiao Lei will install a new version of WeChat as soon as possible to enjoy the latest features (and the latest bugs).

But the rushing journey over the past few years made Xiao Lei ignore one thing: the WeChat installation package is getting bigger and bigger.

Now, major manufacturers have clear ideas for making apps. As long as they are their own signature, they cannot only provide vertical services. They have to do everything.

Take WeChat as an example. This app used to do communication and chat, but with the development of the mobile Internet and the changes in user needs.

WeChat has been stuffed into many functions that are not related to chat, such as video accounts, financial management, mini programs and games...

Recalling a few years ago, Xiao Lei could not have imagined that WeChat, which was originally quite "small and beautiful", would become an OS-level software that can do whatever it is.

At this time, some friends may be clamoring: "Tsk, a few years ago, I don't believe you still remember what WeChat looks like a few years ago."

If I had to let Xiao Lei recall what version of WeChat looks like and what new features it has, I really can't think of.

But it doesn't matter. Xiao Lei had already used some special means to put back the old version of WeChat that had been eliminated and eaten ashes.

Today, let’s review the WeChat version we used in those years.

Maybe it was because the early versions did not support the previous processor architecture well. Xiao Lei tried many old versions, and all showed that the installation failed.

Finally, it was found that the WeChat version that supports installation and opening was the official version of WeChat 6.5.6 released in 2017.

WeChat, small but beautiful to the point of being big and complete

Let’s start with the 6 series version. As one of the earliest users of WeChat, the 6.x version is not long for Xiao Lei, and it can even be said to be fresh in memory.

WeChat at that time was still small and beautiful, with only 40M installation packages, and there were no advertisements in the whole area, so it was so good to use.

The WeChat interface at that time was still a combination of gray + white. I always thought that such a color scheme would have a better appearance than today's pure white.

Of course, the aesthetics are extremely different. Some friends prefer the current integrated white design, which is simple and comfortable.

As for the overall layout, WeChat has always been [WeChat], address book, discovery and me】 consists of four major sections.

This layout has not changed much until now.

In fact, Xiao Lei can understand that it is not that the WeChat development team is lazy, but that this layout is intuitive enough and conforms to the logic of use.

There is a saying that when a product does not require us to spend too much time learning to get started, its layout is reasonable.

The interface and sending logic of Moments are similar to the latest version. Press [Camera] to send plain text, and click gently to send pictures or videos.

Hmm... Actually, there is a little difference, that is, some content does not support displaying on the old version of WeChat.

By the way, there are also the mini program that everyone cares most, Xiao Lei also tested it.

So it was found that even though I had been single for eighteen years, the mini program still ignored me.

It seems that such an old version has long stopped opening mini programs.

The dark mode, which only became popular in the past two years, is not necessary to think about, WeChat 6.5.6 has no adaptation at all.

In general, this version of WeChat has no fancy stuff.

The core functions are nothing more than chat communication, mini-programs and wallet payment. The combined storage usage of several core processes does not even exceed 300M.

No wonder the 6G storage phone was not stuck at all when used.

However, starting from the 7.0.x version, WeChat has made a wave of "epic" changes to the overall interface.

How to say it, WeChat removed the gray that has been used for many years.

The WeChat installation package at this time also reached 140M, which is nearly 3 times larger than the 6.0.x version...

Let's review, let's review what new features are worth explaining in detail in version 7.0.14.

Open the new version, the pure white interface is caught in the eye, which is extremely integrated, and even after watching it, I call you an expert.

But Xiao Lei mentioned above that I didn't like such changes at the time, and it was a bit dazzling to me.

So I have been using it in dark mode for a long time...

However, in an era when App design is increasingly pursuing unity, this wave of changes in WeChat is due to the trend.

The biggest feature of this version of WeChat isCan be logged in and used normally.

Yes, WeChat has restricted login for all historical versions before 7.0.14.

Even if it is forced to install through technical means, as long as it is connected to the Internet, it will be forced to be kicked out of the login, and this version will not.

Xiao Leiyuan calls it the last glory of the 7-series version of WeChat.

Apart from this, most mini programs can be opened normally in this version.

You can use the Ele.me mini program to order takeaway.

When you are bored, you can also open some mini-program games and play a few jumps to decompress.

However, it also has a flaw that makes many users persuade them to withdraw.

In this era of epidemic situation, we will never leave our basic health code every day.

But WeChat 7.0.14 does not support opening the health code mini program in some regions, so it cannot be used without upgrading.

The solution is not without it. Isn't it possible to use Alipay to display the health code...

If everyone can endure the pain of losing their health code, they can use WeChat 7.0.14 as the main version.

OK, let's take a look at the storage usage of each process of WeChat.

From the picture, we can see that compared with the 6 series version of WeChat, the usage of each process has basically doubled, with a total usage of 1,245 MB.

The WeChat version 6.0 that I just finished talking about above takes up less than 300 MB.

Theoretically, the consumption is large, which means that some functions should have been greatly improved.

But to be honest, Xiao Lei has upgraded from the 6-Series version to the 7-Series version, and he really hasn't felt that there is a major upgrade.

The interface has been considered an epic change, but I still chat or use a mini program for a while.

The biggest change is that the memory usage is higher.

The next step of WeChat is to be continued

Since WeChat arrived in the 8.0.x era, users seem to be more and more dissatisfied with it.

In terms of functions, we are dissatisfied with the lack of many functions.

Watching the elders sending such terrifying 60s long voices, we only look forward to enteringThe bar can be launched soon.

The lost chat history with important friends reminds us of the QQ next door that has chat history cloud backup.

When I didn't take my phone out to the company, I looked at the WeChat that needed to scan the code to log in, and my mentality exploded.

When I wanted to send 100 million pixels of high-definition photos to my Moments, WeChat compressed them ruthlessly.

No matter if you have a professional camera or mobile phone, all living beings in your circle of friends will be equal.

In terms of actual experience, it is our dissatisfaction with the overall bloated WeChat.

Every time WeChat is updated, it seems that it is performing a smoothness stress test on the phone, and the memory usage only increases and does not decrease.

Here, this is the official version of WeChat 8.0.22 running on Xiaolei's mobile phone. Compared with the 7 series version, it has a bigger appetite...

At this point, Xiao Lei will give everyone a brief summary of WeChat development.

This is Android version 1.0. The fresh blue and white combination and simple functional design have been favored by many internal test users.

However, in version 2.0, WeChat has changed its skin and it has become more calm.

The black + gray + white design has been passed down for several years, and it was not until version 7.0 that it was replaced with an all-white interface.

As for the bloated size that everyone criticized, as more and more functions, the volume will inevitably increase.

Now we can chat on WeChat, pay water and electricity bills, display health codes, brush short videos, and order food using mini programs, which are all manifestations of WeChat's continuous improvement.

Some people say that WeChat is gradually becoming QQ, but this is not a bad thing. On the one hand, QQ is extremely functional, and there is no problem copying homework from the big brother.

On the other hand, it may be that WeChat is beginning to pay attention to the diverse needs of young people, just like we often complain that "photographing" is useless.

But in daily chats, Xiao Lei often greets him with "pat".

Anyway, WeChat is good now, but it would be even better if it can optimize performance and arrange some functions that make users feel itchy.