Older Android and iPhone models no longer have official support for WhatsApp; understand why this happens and check out the full list
OR Whatsapp 35 older phones, including Android and iPhone (iOS) models, will no longer receive updates. The full list, which you can see below, includes classic models, such as iPhone6 and 6S and the MotoG and X.
Therefore, the most recommended thing is to change mobile phone or use WhatsApp on an updated device, such as a computer. Using unsupported apps and systems exposes your data to many risks and is not recommended.
Cell phones losing support for WhatsApp
The list of models that will no longer be officially supported by Zap starting May 1st is as follows:
SAMSUNG
- Galaxy Ace Plus
- Core of the galaxy
- Galaxy Express two
- Large Galaxy
- Galaxy Note3 N9005LTE
- Galaxy Notes 3Neo LTE+
- Galaxy S19500
- Galaxy s3 Electric minivehicle
- Galaxy S4 active
- Galaxy S4mini I9190
- Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duo
- Galaxy S4mini I9195 LTE
- Galaxy S4Zoom
Motorola
- MotoG
- MotoX
Apple
Huawei
- Go up P6 S
- Climb G525
- Huawei C199
- Huawei GX1
- Huawei Y625
Lenovo
- Lenovo 46600
- Lenovo A858T
- Lenovo P70
- Lenovo S890
Sony
- XperiaZ1
- Xperia E3
LG
- Optimus 4XHD P880
- Excellent G
- Optimus GPro
- Optimus L7
What to do?
Typically, when a mobile phone does not support WhatsApp, the application cannot be installed on the device. If it’s already installed there, you can also open the app, but it probably won’t work properly.
If you own one of these models, the ideal is to exchange it for a newer cell phone — find out how to back up your WhatsApp conversations.
Minimum requirements to use WhatsApp
Second Objectiveowner of WhatsApp, the minimum requirements to use WhatsApp are as follows:
- Mobile phone with Android 5.0 or higher
- Mobile phone (iPhone) with iOS 12 or later.
Why does this happen?
Also according to Meta, the end of support on older cell phones is to ensure that the application works well and receives the latest updates, with new features and increased security.
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