WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging apps. Meta has been constantly improving the app and implementing new features to extend its capabilities. The app offers wide compatibility with a multitude of smartphones running Android, iOS, and even some feature phones running alternative OS. Although the company tends to do its best to offer compatibility with multiple devices for years, the end of the road is inevitable for some.
Over 35 Devices Losing Support for WhatsApp in 2024
According to a report from the website CanalTech, WhatsApp stopped receiving updates on a total of 35 mobile phones that have older versions of Google and Apple operating systems. The list includes models from Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG, and also Apple. So it’s recommended to check the list below to find out whether or not you should change your mobile device to continue using WhatsApp device safely. Interestingly, some devices in the list are old, but due to the decent hardware or the inability to upgrade, some users are still using the messaging app through them. Currently, WhatsApp only recommends using the app if you have a device with Android 5.0 (or later) or an iPhone with iOS 12 (or later).
You can check the Complete List of devices that are losing support to WhatsApp below:
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
- Moto G
- Moto X
Apple
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE
Huawei
- Ascend P6 S
- Ascend G525
- Huawei C199
- Huawei GX1s
- Huawei Y625
Lenovo
- Lenovo 46600
- Lenovo A858T
- Lenovo P70
- Lenovo S890
Sony
- Xperia Z1
- Xperia E3
LG
- Optimus 4X HD P880
- Optimus G
- Optimus G Pro
- Optimus L7
Some of the devices in this list have over 7 years or even more. Some users will argue that the iPhone 6S Plus is still usable after all those years, but still, WhatsApp decided to drop focus on its and other devices in this list to focus on newer hardware and updated software.
Other Devices That Will Lose WhatsApp Support in 2024:
- 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
If you’re still using WhatsApp on any of the devices listed above, it may be time to start considering an upgrade.