WhatsApp, the world's most popular messaging app, announced it would discontinue support for 35 mobile devices running outdated Apple and Google operating systems.
This decision aims to ensure compatibility with current iOS, Android, and feature phone platforms.
Devices affected include models from Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG, and Apple. Despite varying hardware capabilities, some users may find it unexpected that these devices are still in use for accessing WhatsApp, either due to hardware limitations or an inability to upgrade.
The full list of devices losing WhatsApp support includes:
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
APPLE
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE
MOTOROLA
- Moto G
- Moto X
HUAWEI
- Ascend P6 S
- Ascend G525
- Huawei C199
- Huawei GX1s
- Huawei Y625
LENOVO
- Lenovo 46600
- Lenovo A858T
- Lenovo P70
- Lenovo S890
LG
- Optimus 4X HD P880
- Optimus G
- Optimus G Pro
- Optimus L7
SONY
- Xperia Z1
- Xperia E3
Other devices
- 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
