The popular messaging app WhatsApp, which is constantly updated by Meta to include new features and improvements, will no longer be available on certain older models of smartphones. The list of phones that’ll lose WhatsApp support includes phones from major brands such as Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG, and Apple.
The affected devices are those running older versions of Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS operating systems. Specifically, WhatsApp will cease to function on devices with Android versions earlier than 5.0 and iOS versions earlier than 12.0. This decision is part of WhatsApp’s ongoing effort to ensure security and functionality, which often means phasing out support for outdated technology.
While some of the devices on the list are quite old, they are still in use by many due to their reliable hardware or the inability to upgrade to newer models. Users of these devices are advised to check the list below to determine if they need to upgrade their phone to continue using WhatsApp safely and effectively.
List of phones that WhatsApp will not support
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
MOTOROLA
- 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
OTHERS
- 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
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