WhatsApp will no longer be available on 47 legacy models of iOS and Android devices starting January 1st. The millions of users of those phones get a warning before the app stops working.
The models of Huawei, LG and Samsung, among others, which entered the market ten years ago have an older version of Android 4.1 and iOS 12.1. “Devices and software change frequently, so we regularly review which operating systems we support and make updates,” WhatsApp said in a statement, know A.D.
“These devices may also not have the latest security updates or may not have the functionality needed to run WhatsApp. To keep up with the latest technical developments, we regularly discontinue support for older operating systems. That way we can focus on supporting the latest systems,” the popular messaging service said.
For users of outdated devices, there is no other option than buying a new phone if they want to continue using WhatsApp.
The complete list of devices on which WhatsApp can no longer be used:
- Apple iPhone 5
- Apple 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 double
- LG Optimus L5 II
- 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
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Door: Peter Visser
