WhatsApp to stop working on these Android phones, iPhones from Nov 1: Check the list of devices
WhatsApp will reportedly stop working for some smartphones starting November 1, 2021. The Facebook-owned company recently announced that it would stop its support for some Android and iOS smartphones. The reason for the termination of services on these smartphones is that the instant messaging app will no longer support older versions of Android and iOS to ensure that the security of the app and the privacy of users are maintained.
WhatsApp will focus on the operating system with the most significant number of users for its upcoming features. The company has said that older smartphones will not be able to support the forthcoming WhatsApp features properly. It will also put users at risk of privacy. Users with smartphones supporting Android OS 4.1 and iOS 10 and above will run without any problems. However, those using smartphones with older operating systems will witness the end to the access of WhatsApp.
You can also head to the WhatsApp FAQ section to check the list of operating systems that won’t run WhatsApp. The Android and iOS users can check the software version they are using by going to the mobile phone settings. The operating system that will not support the app is Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, iOS 9, and KaiOS 2.5.0.
How to check and update the Android version
Open your phone’s Settings app.
Near the bottom, tap System
Click on Advanced
Go to System update.
See your “Android version” and “Security patch level.”
How to check and update the iOS version
To find the software version installed on your device, go to Settings > General, then tap About. You’ll see all the information about your device, including the version of your iOS device.
List of smartphones on which WhatsApp will stop working starting from November 1
iPhones
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
Apple iPhone SE (1st generation)
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
Galaxy SII
Galaxy Trend II
Galaxy S3 mini
Galaxy core
Galaxy xcover 2
Galaxy ace 2LG Lucid 2
Optimus L5 double
Optimus L4 II Double
Optimus F3Q
Optimus f7
Optimus f5
Optimus L3 II Double
Optimus f5
Optimus L5
Optimus L5 II
Optimus L3 II
Optimus L7
Optimus L7 II Double
Optimus L7 II
Optimus f6
Enact
Optimus f3
Optimus L4 II
Optimus L2 II
Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD
ZTE
ZTE Grand S Flex
Grand X Quad V987
ZTE V956
Big memo
Huawei
Huawei Ascend G740
Ascend D Quad XL
Mate Ascension
Go up P1 S
Go up D2
Ascension D1 Quad XL
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