The reason behind the decision to stop supporting these mobile devices is to ensure that the app is compatible with a wide range of smartphones, including those running Android, iOS and various alternative operating systems.
The devices of leading mobile phones manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG and Apple will be affected by the decision.
Some of these devices are quite old while some still have good hardware, but they are unable to upgrade to newer operating systems.
The decision has surprised many users who rely on these old devices to use WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp has recommended that the users should have a device with Android 5.0 (or later) or an iPhone with iOS (or later) to continue using the app safely and seamlessly.
Devices running old operating systems will no longer receive updates, leaving them vulnerable to security risks.
The announcement has caught the attention of consumers, especially those who have been using old devices for years.
The decision to end support is part of WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to improve user experience and maintain the app’s security and functionality.
Here is the complete list of devices that will lose WhatsApp support:
Samsung
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
Apple
iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 6
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone 6S
iPhone SE
Motorola
Moto G
Moto X
Lenovo
Lenovo 46600
Lenovo A858T
Lenovo P70
Lenovo S890
Huawei
Ascend P6 S
Ascend G525
Huawei C199
Huawei GX1s
Huawei Y625
Sony
Xperia Z1
Xperia E3
LG
Optimus 4X HD P880
Optimus G
Optimus G Pro
Optimus L7
Other Devices
Sony Xperia M
Lenovo A820
Faea F1
THL W8
Archos 53 Platinum
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
ZTE V956
ZTE UMi X2
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE Grand Memo