WhatsApp is no longer working on these smartphones running on Android 4.4 KitKat and older and iOS 10 and iOS 11 starting October 24, 2023.
WHATSAPP IS NO LONGER WORKING ON THESE PHONES
This means that WhatsApp no longer works on older Android phones and iPhones running on these older OS versions.
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WhatsApp stated that they stopped supporting older operating systems to focus on the latest ones.
THESE DEVICES MIGHT NOT HAVE THE LATEST SECURITY UPDATES
“To choose what to stop supporting, every year we, like other technology companies, look at which devices and software are the oldest and have the fewest number of people still using them. These devices also might not have the latest security updates or might lack the functionality required to run WhatsApp,”
WhatsApp said on their official blog.
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HERE IS THE LIST OF AFFECTED PHONES
Here is the list of phones:
The following phones will no longer support WhatsApp:
- Samsung Galaxy S2
- Nexus 7
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5c
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Grand S Flex ZTE
- Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
- HTC Desire 500
- Huawei Ascend D
- Huawei Ascend D1
- HTC One
- Sony Xperia Z
- LG Optimus G Pro
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus
- HTC Sensation
- Motorola Droid Razr
- Sony Xperia S2
- Motorola Xoom
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer
- Acer Iconia Tab A5003
- Samsung Galaxy S
- HTC Desire HD
- LG Optimus 2X
- Sony Experia Arc 3
Notably, if your device is no longer supported by WhatsApp, you will need to update your operating system or get a new device running a newer OS in order to continue using the app.
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IS YOUR PHONE ON THE LIST?
Otherwise, you cannot send or receive messages, make or receive calls, or use any other WhatsApp features. Additionally, the WhatsApp version installed on affected devices will not receive any updates, including new features and security enhancements.
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