WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. It has over 5B downloads with over 2B active users. The app has seen some improvement in the past few months. Unfortunately, some of these new features mean support for older devices is dropped, as these phones can’t handle WhatsApp anymore.
Unlike many messaging apps, WhatsApp becomes outdated after a few months, meaning you must update the app to continue using it. This means that if WhatsApp stops supporting your device, it becomes impossible to continue using the app. And with the recent crackdown on Mod WhatsApp, there is currently no way to continue using WhatsApp if support for your device has ended.
According to a recent report, Meta will stop supporting over 35 smartphones across Android and iOS. Currently, to install WhatsApp on Android phones, you need to be running at least Android 5.0 and iOS 12 on iPhones. Hence, if your device runs an OS below the mentioned operating system, you should consider upgrading to a new phone.
Of course, we understand some of these phones running old OS are still good, which is where installing a custom ROM is useful. There are many third-party ROMs you can flash on your Android phones to get the latest Android OS. This will ensure you can keep running WhatsApp on your device. Unfortunately, iOS users do not have this privilege, meaning they must upgrade their devices.
List of Android phones to stop running WhatsApp: WhatsApp to stop working on these phones
Below are Samsung phones that will soon stop running WhatsApp. Meta will stop supporting these phones, and you need a new device to continue enjoying the messaging app.
Samsung phones
- Galaxy Ace Plus
- Galaxy Core
- Galaxy Express 2
- Galaxy Grand
- Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
- Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+
- Galaxy S 19500
- Galaxy S3 Mini VE
- Galaxy S4 Active
- Galaxy S4 mini I9190
- Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos
- Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE
- Galaxy S4 Zoom
Motorola
- Moto G
- Moto X
Lenovo
- Lenovo 46600
- Lenovo A858T
- Lenovo P70
- Lenovo S890
- Lenovo A820
Sony
- Xperia Z1
- Xperia E3
- Sony Xperia M
LG
- Optimus 4X HD P880
- Optimus G
- Optimus G Pro
- Optimus L7
Apple iPhone to stop supporting WhatsApp
These iPhones will stop running WhatsApp soon. We recommend moving to a newer phone to continue enjoying the free messaging platform.
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE
Other phones to stop supporting WhatsApp
- Faea F1
- THL W8
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight
- ZTE V956
- ZTE UMi X2
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE Grand Memo
It’s probably the right time to consider switching to a new phone if you must continue using WhatsApp. Ensure to back up your WhatsApp data in case you can’t upgrade your phone before support is dropped.
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