Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has been used by millions of users worldwide over the past few years and continues to be updated with new features and improvements. However, Meta has now decided to cease support for more than older 35 handsets by 2024 end. Users who own these devices are advised to back up their chat history ahead of the deadline to avoid any loss of data and will need to upgrade to newer devices.
WhatsApp to stop working on 35 smartphones: Complete list
Here is the list of all the devices that will not receive WhatsApp updates after the end of 2024.
Apple - iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st Generation)
Samsung - Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Express 2, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom
Motorola - Moto G, Moto X
Sony - Xperia Z1, Xperia E3
LG - Optimus 4X HD, Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, Optimus L7
Lenovo - Lenovo 46600, Lenovo A858T, Lenovo P70, Lenovo S890
Huawei - Ascend P6 S, Ascend G525, Huawei C199, Huawei GX1s, Huawei Y625
The popular messaging app is said to have set new minimum requirements for its smartphone users. Currently, the minimum system requirement to run the app on smartphones is Android 5.0 or later, and iPhones running on IOS 12.0 or later. If you are still using any of these Android phones or iPhones in 2024, we suggest you upgrade to any latest smartphones right away.
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