#TechTuesday: Meta releases list of phones that will no longer be able to use WhatsApp
WhatsApp will stop supporting outdated iOS and Android smartphones from as soon as May 5.
WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with iPhones running iOS 12 or older or Android devices running versions below 5.0 (Lollipop).
While these models are no longer in production, many are still in use today. Some of the affected devices include:
Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy Note 2
Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy Note 2 Motorola: Moto G (1st generation), Moto E (2014)
Moto G (1st generation), Moto E (2014) LG: Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini
Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini HTC One X,
Sony Xperia Z
WATCH: 5 Phones That Will NO LONGER Support WhatsApp in 2025
Additionally, WhatsApp will no longer work on iPhone models such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus.
Are you going to be affected? Just identify what operating system is installed on your phone.
To determine whether your device will be affected:
Open the settings menu.
Tap on About Phone or System.
Look for the Android version information.
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