December 31 The world’s most popular WhatsApp messenger will stop supporting 49 different smartphones models.
But this does not mean that WhatsApp will completely stop working on these models – the company simply will not support their updates. Thus, errors and other problems can occur over time without any correction. Also, users will not be able to use new WhatsApp functions that will be released.
If your device cannot be updated to the latest version of the OS, you need to buy a new phone to stay in touch. Here is a complete list of models on which WhatsApp will no longer be supported:
- iPhone 5, 5c
- archos 53 Platinum
- Grand S Flex ZTE
- Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
- htc desire 500
- huawei ascent d, d1, d2
- huawei asceend g740
- huawei asceend mate
- huawei asceend p1
- Quad XL
- lenovo a820
- lg enact
- lg lucid 2
- lg optimus 4x hd
- lg Optimus F3, F3Q, F5, F6, F7
- Lg Optimus L2II, L3II, L3II Duali, L4II, L4II Dual, L5, L5 Duali, L7, L7II, L7II DUAL
- LG Optimus nitro hd
- samsung galaxy 2
- samsung galaxy core
- samsung galaxy s2, s3 mini
- samsung galaxy trend II, Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Sony Xperia Miro
- wiko cink Five
- wiko darknight zt
memo zte v956
Sony Xperia Arc S
Sony Xperia Neo L
At the moment, WhatsApp supports devices with iOS 9 and above, as well as Android 4.3 and higher.
/Media reports cited above.