Every year WhatsApp ends support for several phones, and this year is no different. As we approach the end of 2022, WhatsApp will no longer work on a few older iPhone models and some Android phones. While this may sound worrying, most users don’t need to be concerned as the support that’s ending is for phones running on old and outdated operating systems.
As reported by GizChina, WhatsApp is ending support for nearly 49 smartphones across brands including Apple, Samsung, and many others on December 31,2022.
This means that after the stated date, users of those phones will no longer be able to get updates – including new features and security updates – from WhatsApp. Eventually, the service will stop working for them entirely.
It’s important to note that most of the phones on the list are years old and chances are they’re only used by a very small number of people. In fact, some of them are so old that there may not be anyone using them at all.
Regardless, if you’re still using one of these older smartphones, you should switch to a newer model before December 31 in order to continue using WhatsApp.
As of December 31, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with the following 49 smartphones:
- Apple: iPhone 5, iPhone 5c
- Samsung: Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy Core, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Xcover 2
- LG: LG Enact, Lucid 2, Optimus 4X HD, Optimus F3, Optimus F3Q, 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
- Huawei: Ascend D, Ascend D1, Ascend D2, Ascend G740, Ascend Mate, Ascend P1
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight ZT
- Memo ZTE V956
- Quad XL
- Lenovo A820
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Grand S Flex ZTE
- Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
- HTC Desire 500
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