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Remember, at least 53 types of cellphones of various brands will be blocked WhatsApp starting November 1, 2021. Here’s the full list, make sure yours isn’t included.
This blocking is not a matter of favoritism, but is related to the problem with the 53 HP operating system which is outdated. The system no longer supports WhatsApp security features and other new features.
That’s why WhatsApp through its parent Facebook has made an announcement. For the best user experience, this old cellphone will no longer be able to use WhatsApp.
WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running OS 4.0.4 and earlier. Whereas WhatsApp for iPhone requires iOS 10 or later.
Judging from the Android FAQ and iPhone FAQ, Friday (9/24/2021) WhatsApp requires that the cellphone is running Android 4.1 or later, and iOS 10 or later.
What types of HP will you not be able to use? WhatsApp? Check out the list below.
List of 53 cellphones that will be blocked by WhatsApp as of November 1, 2021:
Samsung
- Galaxy Trend Lite
- Galaxy Trend II
- Galaxy SII
- Galaxy S3 mini
- Galaxy Xcover 2
- Galaxy Core
- Galaxy Ace 2
LG
- Lucid 2
- Optimus F7
- Optimus F5
- Optimus L3 II Dual
- Optimus F5
- 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
- Grand S Flex
- ZTE V956
- Grand X Quad V987
- Grand Memo
Sony
- Xperia Miro
- Xperia Neo L
- Xperia Arc S
Alcatel
Huawei
- Ascend G740
- Ascend Mate
- Ascend D Quad XL
- Ascend D1 Quad XL
- Ascend P1 S
- Ascend D2
Other Android phones
- Archos 53 Platinum
- HTC Desire 500
- Caterpillar Cat B15
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight
- Lenovo A820
- UMi X2
- Run F1
- THL W8
iPhone
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6S Plus
If your type of cellphone is not on this list, don’t be happy just yet, especially if your cellphone is really old. You can check the OS version yourself on your cellphone. This is the way.
How to find out OS version on HP:
iPhone
Go to Settings > General > About, see the iOS version.
Android
Go to Settings and then select About Phone (usually at the bottom). Then see which Android version is running
Well make sure an Android running OS 4.1 and up, and an iPhone running iOS 10 and up. If not, it’s time to buy a new cellphone so you can still use it WhatsApp.
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