Are you prepared for the technological changes that are coming? Stay informed and make sure your device is still compatible with WhatsApp! As usual, a new version of this popular messaging application, WhatsApp, is released every month. However, this update implies that several cell phone models will become obsolete and will no longer be compatible with the most widely used and popular app in the world.
If you are a loyal user of WhatsApp and you are wondering if your device is among those affected, we have the news for you. Starting in March, the app will stop working on a number of specific smartphones. So, are you prepared for the technological changes that are coming? Stay informed and make sure your device is still compatible with WhatsApp!
When did technological change start?
Starting February 28, WhatsApp will no longer be available on various smartphone models. This change will affect users of both Android and iOS devices, from brands such as Apple, Samsung, Motorola, LG, Huawei, ZTE and other companies, who will be prevented from using the popular messaging application. It is important to be aware of these technological changes and to ensure that the mobile device has the necessary specifications to continue enjoying the functionality of WhatsApp.
What cell phones will stop working WhatsApp from March?
Attention, attention, WhatsApp users, are you ready to know what are the devices that will become obsolete and will be without WhatsApp from March 1? Next, we present the list of cell phones that will not be compatible with this popular messaging application. Get ready to find out if your device is among them… or if you will have to renew your mobile phone to continue using WhatsApp!
Samsung
Models:
- Galaxy Core, Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Trend II, y Galaxy X cover 2.
LG
Models:
- Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus L5 II, Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7II, Optimus L5 Dual, Optimus L7 Dual, Optimus F3, Optimus F3Q, Optimus L2 II, Optimus L4 II, Optimus F6 LG Enact, Lucid 2, y Best F7
Huawei
Models:
- Ascend Mate, Ascend G740 y Ascend D2.
iPhone
Models:
- iPhone 5S, iPhone 6S, iPhone SE y iPhone 6S Plus.
Other makes and models using Android:
- Sony Xperia M, Lenovo A820, Faea F1THL W8, Archos 53 Platinum and the ZTE V956, UMI X2, Grand S Flex and Grand Memo models. Lenovo A820 and ZTE V956; ZTE UMI X2; ZTE Grand S Flex, ZTE Grand Memo.
Please note that if you choose to use WhatsApp with an unsupported version of the operating system, the application will fail to function and your device may not be able to run the new features.
