WhatsApp is the popular instant messaging platform, which is supported on Android phones with Android OS 4.0 or higher and iPhones with iOS 11 or later. This platform will frequently release updates to fix the bugs and may include new features. In order to maintain privacy and security standards, WhatsApp will also stop its support for devices with outdated operating systems. Currently, a news wander that WhatsApp is about to stop working on a range of devices. Check this article to know if your device is on the list.
What are the Phones that Will No Longer Support WhatsApp
WhatsApp will stop working on the following tabulated Smartphone models as per the latest news.
iPhone 5 | Huawei Ascend P6 S |
iPhone 6 | Huawei Ascend GS525 |
iPhone 6S | Huawei C199 |
iPhone SE | Huawei GX1s |
Samsung Galaxy Ace | Huawei Y625 |
Samsung Core | Sony Xperia Z1 |
Samsung Express 2 | Sony Xperia E3 |
Samsung Grand | LG Optimus 4X HD P880 |
Samsung Note 3 N9005 LTE | LG Optimus G |
Samsung Note 3 Neo LTE+ | LG Optimus G Pro |
Samsung S II | LG Optimus L7 |
Samsung S3 Mini VE | Lenovo A858T |
Samsung S4 Active | Lenovo P70 |
Samsung S4 mini I9190 | Lenovo S890 |
Samsung mini 19192 Duos | Moto G |
Samsung mini I9195 LTE | Moto X |
Samsung S4 Zoom |
Pre-Caution Measures that You Need to Follow
When you find your Smartphone is on the list, you need to follow these precautions measures to safeguard your WhatsApp account and the app.
- Back up the Chat on WhatsApp if you do not want to lose the important messages. (To do so, go to Settings on WhatsApp → Select Chats → Click Chat backup → Choose Daily)
- Upgrade your Smartphone to continue using the app without interruption.
This news was leaked recently, and we will not know when is the next update of WhatsApp. Hence, it is advisable to frequently back up the chat and upgrade your Smartphone whenever the update is available. By chance, if you lose the app with the upcoming update, you can still access your WhatsApp account via Web WhatsApp.