WhatsApp is a popular messaging software used by millions of people around the world to interact with friends, family, and coworkers on a regular basis. However, due to the model of their phones, many of them will no longer be able to utilise the app.
According to the publication, the app will not work on both iPhone and Android devices, thus impacted users will have to either buy a new phone or upgrade their smartphone’s software.
More than 40 distinct smartphone models will be unable to use WhatsApp, according to the publication, and the deadline for updating the software is November 1.
According to the magazine, Android users must have Android 4.1 or later, while iPhone users must have iOS 10 or later to use WhatsApp.
The following is a list of phones that will no longer be able to handle WhatsApp as of November.
iPhone
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone SE
Samsung
- Galaxy Trend Lite
- Galaxy Trend II
- Galaxy SIII
- Galaxy S3 Mini
- Galaxy Xcover 2
- Galaxy Core
- Galaxy Ace 2
LG
- Lucid 2
- Optimus F7
- Optimus F5
- Optimus L2 II Dual
- Optimus L5
- Best L5 II
- Optimus L5 Dual
- Best L3 II
- Optimus L7
- Optimus L7 II Dual
- Best L7 II
- Optimus F6, Enact
- Optimus L4 II Dual
- Optimus F3
- Best L4 II
- Best L2 II
- Optimus Nitro HD
- Optimus 4X HD
- Optimus F3Q
ZTE
- ZTE V956
- Grand X Quad V987
- Grand Memo
Sony
- Xperia Miro
- Xperia Neo L
- Xperia Arc S
Huawei
- Ascend G740
- Ascend Mate
- Ascend D Quad XL
- Ascend D1 Quad XL
- Ascend P1 S
- Ascend D2
Other smartphones
- Alcatel
- Archos 53 Platinum
- HTC Desire 500
- Caterpillar Cat B15
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight
- Lenovo A820
- UMi X2
- Run Fl1
- THL W8
