WhatsApp announced the changes in supported operating systems, so some phones will not be able to use the app starting from this November.
Despite the fact that there are now many more efficient and secure alternatives to Whatsapp, it is still the most popular worldwide instant messaging software.
Some people rely entirely on access to this platform for their productivity, education, social, and/or professional lives. Losing access to their account may be a genuine problem for them. However, the developers have been steadfast in moving the platform forward. As a result, they’ve had to restrict access on more than one occasion to customers using smartphones that are too outdated.
The next major purge is expected to happen in a few months. And, recognizing the importance of preserving these timeless designs, we’ve compiled a list of popular models that will unquestionably be affected.
These phones will no longer run WhatsApp in November 2021
The messaging app has revised the list of supported mobile operating systems as of this year’s close. You can see the list in WhatsApp’s FAQ section.
WhatsApp will be able to operate on Android OS 4.1 or phones with later versions without difficulty. iOS is supported from version 10 onwards, and it will even be able to function on KaiOS 2.5.1-powered phones.
However, this implies that by November 2021, certain smartphones will still be functional and popular and will be left out. The following are the most important ones:
- iPhone SE
- iPhone 6S and 6S Plus.
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy SII
- Galaxy S3 mini
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- LG Lucid 2
- LG Optimus F7
- Optimus F5
- Optimus L3 II Dual
- LG Optimus F5
- LG Optimus L5
- Optimus L5 II
- Optimus L5 Dual
- LG Optimus L3 II
- LG Optimus L7
- Optimus L7 II Dual
- Optimus L7 II
- LG Optimus F6
- LG Enact
- Optimus L4 II Dual
- Optimus F3
- LG Optimus L4 II
- LG Optimus L2 II
- Optimus Nitro HD
- LG Optimus F3Q
- LG 4X HD
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE V956
- Grand X Quad V987
- Grand Memo.
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend Mate
- Ascend D Quad XL
- Ascend D1 Quad XL
- Huawei Ascend P1 S
- Huawei Ascend D2
- Sony Xperia Miro
- Sony Xperia Neo L
- Xperia Arc S.
- Alcatel One Touch Evo 7
- Archos 53 Platinum
- HTC Desire 500
- Lenovo A820
What to do if your phone won’t support WhatsApp anymore?
We’ve seen several highly popular versions on the chopping block. As a result, we recommend considering a replacement for a few months if you have any of these phones. Because WhatsApp’s days are numbered in this phone, which is already asking for a replacement.
