
Starting from November, several iPhone and Android models will not be compatible with the App. WhatsApp is a popular messaging app used by millions of people worldwide daily to communicate with friends, family, and coworkers. However, many people will be unable to use the App due to the phones model.
A report published by The Sun in the United Kingdom states that the App will stop working on numerous smartphone models in November 2021.
According to the publication, the App will not work on both iPhone and Android devices; thus, affected users will have to either upgrade their smartphone’s software – or buy a new phone.
According to the report, more than 40 distinct smartphone models would be unable to use WhatsApp, and the software must be updated by November 1. “Android users must have Android 4.1 or later, while iPhone users must at least iOS 10 to use WhatsApp.”
The following phones will no longer handle WhatsApp from November 1, 2021.
iPhone
iPhone 5
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone SE
Samsung
Galaxy Trend Lite
Galaxy Trend II
Galaxy SIII
Galaxy S3 Mini
Galaxy Xcover 2
Galaxy Core
Galaxy Ace 2
LG
Lucid 2
Optimus F7
Optimus F5
Optimus L2 II Dual
Optimus L5
Best L5 II
Optimus L5 Dual
Best L3 II
Optimus L7
Optimus L7 II Dual
Best L7 II
Optimus F6, Enact
Optimus L4 II Dual
Optimus F3
Best L4 II
Best L2 II
Optimus Nitro HD
Optimus 4X HD
Optimus F3Q
ZTE
ZTE V956
Grand X Quad V987
Grand Memo
Sony
Xperia Miro
Xperia Neo L
Xperia Arc S
Huawei
Ascend G740
Ascend Mate
Ascend D Quad XL
Ascend D1 Quad XL
Ascend P1 S
Ascend D2
Other smartphones
Alcatel
Archos 53 Platinum
HTC Desire 500
Caterpillar Cat B15
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
Lenovo A820
UMi X2
Run Fl1 THL W8