WhatsApp has become the main communication tool for much of the world. In addition, it is an accessible tool that does not require large expenses to use. However, some users may find that to access the next version of the app, they will have to purchase a new device, which is because The service has already announced the mobile phones on which WhatsApp will stop working very soon.
The reason is none other than security and availability of functions. After all, many terminals with several years behind them can no longer offer either of the two things, which would greatly limit the functions that WhatsApp could implement. Let us remember that Meta seeks to turn the service into its next goose that lays golden eggs, and to do so it is investing in new features.
According to the most recent report from Meta, WhatsApp would receive a new update on October 24. This will leave out a very small percentage of mobile phones, among which we find some that were very popular at the time, even valid today in developing countries.
Which mobile devices are left without WhatsApp in October
WhatsApp updates its minimum operating requirements in this new version. For this, those devices with Android 4.1 and 4.4 will have to say goodbye to the service. From now on, only mobile phones with Android 5.0 or higher will be able to run the app, something not too difficult to achieve nowadays.
As for Apple devices, those users who have an iPhone updated to iOS 12 or higher will be able to continue using WhatsApp. If your version is older, your mobile will automatically be left without service.
In addition to the operating system, WhatsApp has also published a list of mobile phones where its application will no longer work.. In it we find bestsellers such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 family or the Apple iPhone 6S.
Fortunately, This amount can be translated as 1% of active mobile phones in the current market. For this reason, WhatsApp’s new measures are not extremely negative for the rest of its users.
- Huawei Ascend Mate
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend D2
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6S Plus
- Sony Xperia M
- Lenovo A820
- ZTE V956 – UMI X2
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE Grand Memo
- Faea F1THL W8
- Wiko Cink Five
- Winko Darknight
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy s3 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy X cover 2.
- LG Optimus L3 II Dual
- LG Optimus L5 II
- LG Optimus F5
- LG Optimus L3 II
- LG Optimus L7II
- LG Optimus L5 Dual
- LG Optimus L7 Dual
- LG Optimus F3
- LG Optimus F3Q
- LG Optimus L2 II
- LG Optimus L4 II
- LG Optimus F6
- LG Enact
- LG Lucid 2
- LG Optimus F7
Although WhatsApp says goodbye to these phones, Meta continues working on taking its service to the next level. Over the last few months we have seen them include new features, including the ability to send photos and videos in HD, as well as a significant improvement in video calls.
More and more functions are coming to the service, and it is in an attempt to turn the service into a super app. A nerve center from which the user can carry out all their day-to-day activities without leaving the application.