Millions of users worldwide use WhatsApp, which regularly introduces new features.
From time to time, WhatsApp removes support from older smartphones that can’t handle these updates.
Now, the company plans to discontinue support for over 35 phones in the coming weeks. These devices include both Android and iOS models.
As per WhatsApp’s latest update, users must have Android version 5.0 or higher, or iOS version 12 or higher.
If your phone is not on these versions, you’ll need to update its software.
Please inform us about the smartphones that the company plans to stop supporting, including models from Samsung, Apple, LG, Sony, Motorola, and Huawei.
Samsung
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S4
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2018
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2
- Samsung Galaxy A32
These iPhones from Apple are included
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6S Plus
These smartphones of LG
- LG Optimus 4X HD
- LG Optimus G
- LG Optimus G Pro
- LG Optimus L7
Huawei
- Huawei Ascend G525
- Huawei C199
- Huawei P20 Pro
- Huawei Y625
- Huawei Ascend P6
Sony
- Sony Xperia Z1
- Sony Xperia E3
After receiving the update, WhatsApp will cease to function on smartphones listed here.
If you own one, it’s advisable to back up your WhatsApp data promptly. Additionally, these phones will no longer receive security updates.
