WhatsApp Will not Work on Android and iOS Devices: Upgrade now and Know More Here

Starting 31 December 2022, WhatsApp will cease functioning on several outdated iPhone models and 49 Android handsets. This will affect iPhone users running iOS 11 and older and Android users running Android OS 4. Essentially, the devices will have to either upgrade their operating systems to whatever newer edition is available or migrate to a new smartphone or an OS that is still compatible.

According to WhatsApp, the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c are among the old devices. As of today, iPhone 5s and subsequent models are safe from the end of support since they may be upgraded to newer versions of iOS, which are still supported by messenger.

The following iPhones are no longer compatible with WhatsApp

1. Apple iPhone 5
2. Apple iPhone 5c

The following Sony Xperia phones are no longer compatible with WhatsApp

1. Xperia Arc S
2. Xperia Miro
3. Xperia Neo L

The following Samsung phones are no longer compatible with WhatsApp

1. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
2. Samsung Galaxy Core
3. Samsung Galaxy S2
4. Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
5. Samsung Galaxy Trend II
6. Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
7. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2

The following LG phones are no longer compatible with WhatsApp

1. LG Lucid 2
2. LG Optimus 4X HD
3. LG Optimus F3
4. LG Optimus F3Q
5. LG Optimus F5
6. LG Optimus F6
7. LG Optimus F7
8. LG Optimus L2 II
9. LG Optimus L3 II
10. LG Optimus L3 II Dual
11. LG Optimus L4 II
12. LG Optimus L4 II Dual
13. LG Optimus L5
14. LG Optimus L5 Dual
15. LG Optimus L5 II
16. LG Optimus L7
17. LG Optimus L7 II
18. LG Optimus L7 II Dual
19. LG Optimus Nitro HD

Some Phones are not compatible with WhatsApp

1. Archos 53 Platinum
2. Grand S Flex ZTE
3. Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
4. HTC Desire 500
5. Huawei Ascend D
6. Huawei Ascend D1
7. Huawei Ascend D2
8. Huawei Ascend G740
9. Huawei Ascend Mate
10. Huawei Ascend P1
11. Quad XL
12. Lenovo A820
13. Wiko Cink Five
14. Wiko Darknight ZT

So, if you own one of the devices, as mentioned above, you will no longer receive WhatsApp upgrades, including new features and security fixes. And eventually, the platform will cease running on the device since it has to be upgraded for security and feature updates.

What should you do if WhatApp stops supporting your smartphone?

Notably, most of the phones on the list are already outdated models that are hardly used. If you still have one of these phones, consider upgrading. Get a new device with cutting-edge technology to get the most out of WhatsApp. Without updates, WhatsApp becomes exposed to hacking and security risks. As a result, it is always essential to update apps regularly.