With billions of users worldwide, WhatsApp is a very popular and helpful messaging program since it keeps adding new features. However, WhatsApp occasionally stops supporting older smartphones that are unable to implement the new features and get security upgrades to protect them. Over 35 Android and iOS devices combined are reportedly going to lose WhatsApp functionality in the upcoming weeks.
WhatsApp Will Soon Cease To Operate On 35 Smartphones: Why
WhatsApp has made sure that the minimal system requirements needed to use the messaging software on smartphones are updated regularly. Additionally, you need an Android phone running version 5.0 or higher due to the latest update.
In a similar vein, you require an iPhone device that supports iOS 12 or later. It is therefore imperative that you update your smartphone as soon as possible if your device is still limited to supporting software versions lower than these. Otherwise, you risk losing access to the well-known messaging service.
Smartphones Losing WhatsApp Support Soon: Full List
Brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony are on this list because 35 phones—both Android and iOS—are losing support.
Samsung
- Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy Express 2
- Samsung Galaxy Grand
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
Motorola
- Moto G
- Moto X
Huawei
- Huawei Ascend P6
- Huawei Ascend G525
- Huawei C199
- Huawei GX1s
- Huawei Y625
Sony
- Sony Xperia Z1
- Sony Xperia E3
LG
- LG Optimus 4X HD
- LG Optimus G
- LG Optimus G Pro
- LG Optimus L7
Apple
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone SE first-gen
By heading to Settings > About Phone > Software Version on Android, you can find out what software version is installed on these mobile phones. If you have an iPhone, you can find out more by going to General – Settings – About iPhone.
