In a message to its billions of users WhatsApp said in just a few days, the app will end support for 49 different smartphone models.
- Users of specific versions of iPhones and Andriod have been warned that WhatsApp will not be supported on their phones
- New information stated that the premium messaging platform would cease operating on many phones
- Those who own the listed will need to upgrade or get a new phone before May 31, 2023.
Meta confirmed that as of May 31, 2023, the app will stop working on several phones that do not meet the compatibility requirements, as they are somewhat discontinued models.
It noted that the new updates affect both iPhone models and Andriod phones across different makers.
WhatsApp also noted that some smartphone users may need to update to the latest operating system to keep using the app.
WhatsApp also recommended that Apple’s iOS 9 and above, and Android v4.3 and above, to continue to receive support.
On its FAQ page, WhatsApp said:
It noted that the new updates affect both iPhone models and Andriod phones across different makers.
WhatsApp also noted that some smartphone users may need to update to the latest operating system to keep using the app.
WhatsApp also recommended that Apple’s iOS 9 and above, and Android v4.3 and above, to continue to receive support.
On its FAQ page, WhatsApp said:
“Devices and software change often, so we regularly review what operating systems we support and make updates.
“To choose what to stop supporting, every year we, like other technology companies, look at which devices and software are the oldest and have the fewest number of people still using them. These devices also might not have the latest security updates, or might lack the functionality required to run WhatsApp.”WhatsApp identifies each year which devices and software are the most out of date, and those with the fewest users are the ones that are no longer supported. It is also possible that these devices do not have the latest security updates or the functionality required to run WhatsApp.
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| WhatsApp will stop working in more than 20 andriod and iPhones Photo credit: @whatsapp Source: UGC |
"In order to keep up with the latest technological advances, we regularly stop supporting outdated operating systems to dedicate our resources to supporting the latest ones," so "we will update this page regularly to ensure that the latest operating systems we support are listed here," warns WhatsApp.
Mobile phones that will be without WhatsApp by May 31Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
- Samsung Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy X cover 2.
- LG Optimus L3 II Dual
- LG Optimus L5 II
- LG Optimus F5
- LG Optimus L3 II
- LG Optimus L7II
- LG Optimus L5 Dual
- LG Optimus L7 Dual
- LG Optimus F3
- LG Optimus F3Q
- LG Optimus L2 II
- LG Optimus L4 II
- LG Optimus F6
- LG Enact
- LG Lucid 2
- LG Optimus F7
- Huawei Ascend Mate
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend D2
- Sony Xperia M
- Lenovo A820
- ZTE V956 - UMI X2
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE Grand Memo
- Faea F1THL W8
- Wiko Cink Five
- Winko Darknight
- Archos 53 Platinum
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6S Plus
If your phones or tablets is listed above and you cannot use WhatsApp as of May 31, you can try update your WhatsApp and if that is not working you might consider buying a new phone or tablet.
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