WhatsApp will stop working on some Samsung, iPhones, and Lenovo phones among others in 2024.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps will stop working on over 35 devices this year.
According to CanalTech, WhatsApp will no longer support updates on 35 mobile phones with older versions of Android and iOS.
This includes models from Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG, and Apple. Users are advised to check the list below to see if they need to upgrade their devices to continue using WhatsApp.
WhatsApp currently supports devices running Android 5.0 or later and iPhones with iOS 12 or later.
List of Devices Losing Support
Samsung
– Galaxy Ace Plus
– Galaxy Core
– Galaxy Express 2
– Galaxy Grand
– Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
– Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+
– Galaxy S 19500
– Galaxy S3 Mini VE
– Galaxy S4 Active
– Galaxy S4 mini I9190
– Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos
– Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE
– Galaxy S4 Zoom
Motorola
– Moto G
– Moto X
Apple
– iPhone 5
– iPhone 5C
– iPhone 6
– iPhone 6S Plus
– iPhone 6S
– iPhone SE
Huawei
– Ascend P6 S
– Ascend G525
– Huawei C199
– Huawei GX1s
– Huawei Y625
Lenovo
– Lenovo 46600
– Lenovo A858T
– Lenovo P70
– Lenovo S890
Sony
– Xperia Z1
– Xperia E3
LG
– Optimus 4X HD P880
– Optimus G
– Optimus G Pro
– Optimus L7
Some of these devices are over seven years old.
Although models like the iPhone 6S Plus are still considered functional, WhatsApp has decided to focus on newer hardware and software.
Additional Devices Losing Support in 2024
– Sony Xperia M
– Lenovo A820
– Faea F1
– THL W8
– Archos 53 Platinum
– Wiko Cink Five
– Wiko Darknight
– ZTE V956
– ZTE UMi X2
– ZTE Grand S Flex
– ZTE Grand Memo
If you are using WhatsApp on any of the listed devices, consider upgrading to ensure continued support and security.
