Messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it will no longer be possible to access the app on some phone models.
WhatsApp has reported that older phones will no longer support the app as new and updated versions of the devices are released every year.
It was stated that as of December 31, 49 smartphone models will no longer be able to access WhatsApp.
A WhatsApp spokesperson said: “To keep up with the latest in technology, we regularly discontinue support for older operating systems to divert our resources toward supporting the latest. If we discontinue support for your operating system, you will be prompted and reminded multiple times to update your device to continue using WhatsApp.” She said.
IN WHICH MODELS THE APPLICATION DOESN’T WORK?
The list of phones that will no longer be able to access WhatsApp includes many models of iPhone, Samsung, Huawei and other phones.
Here is the list of phone models that will stop supporting WhatsApp:
iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
Archos 53 platinum
Big S Flex ZTE
Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
HTC Desire 500
Huawei Ascend D
Huawei Ascend D1
Huawei Ascend D2
Huawei Ascend G740
Huawei Ascend Mate
Huawei Ascend P1
XL square
Lenovo A820
LG issue
LG Glossy 2
LG Optimus 4XHD
LG Optimus F3
LG Optimus F3Q
LG Optimus F5
LG Optimus F6
LG Optimus F7
LG Optimus L2 II
LG Optimus L3 II
LG Optimus L3 II double
LG Optimus L4 II
LG Optimus L4 II double
LG Optimus L5
LG Optimus L5 II
LG Optimus L5 II double
LG Optimus L7
LG Optimus L7 II
LG Optimus L7 II double
LG Optimus NitroHD
Note ZTE V956
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy s2
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Samsung Galaxy Trend II
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
Samsung Galaxy XCover 2
Sony Xperia Arco S
sony xperia mirò
Sony Xperia Neo L
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Dark Night ZT
