WhatsApp update: Messaging app will stop working on THESE 35 smartphones; Check full list

With billions of users worldwide, WhatsApp is a very popular and helpful messaging programme since it keeps adding new features. However, WhatsApp occasionally stops supporting older smartphones that are unable to implement the new features and get security upgrades to protect them. Over 35 Android and iOS devices combined are reportedly going to lose WhatsApp functionality in the upcoming weeks.

WhatsApp has ensured that it regularly changes the minimum system requirements to run the messaging app on smartphones. Additionally, you need an Android phone running version 5.0 or higher due to the latest update. In a similar vein, you require an iPhone device that supports iOS 12 or later. It is therefore imperative that you update your smartphone as soon as possible if your device is still limited to supporting software versions lower than these. Otherwise, you risk losing access to the well-known messaging service.

The fact that you have 35 phones losing support across Android and iOS means brands like Samsung, LG and Sony feature on this list.

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
• Samsung Galaxy Core
• Samsung Galaxy Express 2
• Samsung Galaxy Grand
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3
• Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom

Motorola

• Moto G
• Moto X

Huawei

• Huawei Ascend P6
• Huawei Ascend G525
• Huawei C199
• Huawei GX1s
• Huawei Y625

Sony

• Sony Xperia Z1
• Sony Xperia E3

LG

• LG Optimus 4X HD
• LG Optimus G
• LG Optimus G Pro
• LG Optimus L7

Apple

• iPhone 5
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6S
• iPhone 6S Plus

By heading to Settings > About Phone > Software Version on Android, you can find out what software version is installed on these handsets. If you have an iPhone, you can find out more by going to General - Settings - About iPhone.

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