As of May 31, 2022, WhatsApp will no longer be supported by some mobiles
The latest update of the WhatsApp instant messaging app is no longer supported by older Android and IOS versions. The app will remain functional but could be subject to bugs. To continue making full use of the WhatsApp services, you will have to update your operating system.
List of mobiles incompatible with the new update:
- Apple: iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE (1st generation)
- Samsung: Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy Core, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Xcover 2
- Huawei: Ascend D Quad XL, Ascend D1 Quad XL, Ascend D2, Ascend G740, Ascend Mate, Ascend P1 S
- LG: Enact, Lucid 2, Optimus 4X HD, Optimus F3, Optimus F3Q, Optimus F5, Optimus F5, Optimus F6, Optimus F7, Optimus L2 II, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus L4 II, Optimus L4 II Dual, Optimus L5, Optimus L5 Dual, Optimus L5 II, Optimus L7, Optimus L7 II, Optimus L7 II Dual, Optimus Nitro HD
- Sony: Xperia Arc S, Xperia Miro, Xperia Neo L
- Wiko: Cink Five, Darknight
- Others: Alcatel One Touch Evo 7, Archos 53 Platinum, Caterpillar Cat B15, Faea F1, HTC Desire 500, Lenovo A820, THL W8, UMi X2, ZTE Grand S Flex, ZTE Grand X Quad V987, ZTE Memo, ZTE V956
Tip: you can also check the version of your operating system. The update will only be supported by version 4.1 for Android or higher and by version iOS10 for Apple or higher.
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