WhatsApp stops working on these phones: Who are affected, should you be worried?
WhatsApp stops working for hundreds and thousands of Android and iPhone users from today. The Facebook (now Meta) owned messaging platform has been warning these users for a long time. WhatsApp stops service for phones running on version lower than Android OS 4.1, iOS 10, and KaiOS 2.5.1 operating system. While that’s sad news for some, not many should be worried.
Why users should not be worried is because the latest Android phones and iPhones run on software above OS 4.1 and iOS 10, respectively. So, if you use one of the latest models, WhatsApp will continue to work from you even after today. However, if you are stuck to n age old phone, then you should be worried.
So, first thing you should head to the about section on your phone and check the operating system. Both Android phone and iPhone users can simply head over to the Settings option > scroll down to About section > and click on the Software option there to check the operating system.
Check the full list of phones
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
Apple iPhone SE (1st generation)
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 Grand S Flex
Grand X Quad V987
ZTE V956
Big memo
Huawei Ascend 740
Ascend D Quad XL
Mate Ascension
Go up P1 S
Go up D2
Ascension D1 Quad XL
What to do now
If your phone is indeed running on an old operating system and present in the list, upgrade the software to the latest version. In the Settings menu > in About section you can check for any pending software update. Connect your phone to a stable WiFi network from installing the update. If there are no pending update and WhatsApp is not working for you anymore, it is time to get a new smartphone.
Users must understand that smartphones come with a shelf life and cannot get latest upgrades all through the life. After a point, manufacturers stop upgrading old devices and focus on newer ones in order to offer a better user experience.
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