WhatsApp to stop working on these Apple, Samsung, and Motorola phones

If you own an old smartphone and use WhatsApp for your work or daily chat, then you might be at risk of losing your messages. No, there isn’t any vulnerability, but your device might be too old to support WhatsApp. As per a report, WhatsApp will cease to work on dozens of Android and iOS devices. But why? Read to find out. Also Read: WhatsApp’s New iPhone Update Brings A Liquid Glass Design, But Also A Strange Mute Bug

According to a report by CanalTech, WhatsApp will stop working on over 35 smartphones, including devices from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, LG, and Lenovo. While Huawei, Sony, LG, and Lenovo no longer sell phones in India, several people have held on to their older devices. People use these phones for messaging on WhatsApp among other use cases. However, soon they may have to switch to a new phone to continue using WhatsApp. Also Read: Now Apply For Delhi Govt Documents In WhatsApp Chat, No Office Visit Needed

Devices that will lose WhatsApp support

The exact devices that may lose support for WhatsApp are as follows. Also Read: WhatsApp For iOS Gets A Fresh Liquid Glass Makeover Inspired By iOS 26

Apple devices 

iPhone 5

iPhone 6

iPhone 6S

iPhone 6S Plus

iPhone SE

Samsung devices 

Galaxy Ace Plus

Galaxy Core

Galaxy Express 2

Galaxy Grand

Galaxy Note 3

Galaxy S3 Mini

Galaxy S4 Mini

Galaxy S4 Zoom

Motorola devices 

Moto G

Moto X

Huawei devices 

Ascend P6

Ascend G525

Huawei Y625

Huawei GX1s

Huawei C199

Sony devices

Xperia Z1

Xperia E3

LG devices 

Optimus 4X HD

Optimus G

Optimus G Pro

Optimus L7

Lenovo devices 

Lenovo 46600

Lenovo A858T

Lenovo P70

Lenovo S890

Why won’t these phones support WhatsApp?

The reason that the aforementioned devices will lose WhatsApp support is evident. All of the above phones do not get regular OS or security updates anymore. Most devices are stuck at Android 4.2 Jellybean or older iOS versions. WhatsApp officially requires Android 5.0 or higher and iOS 12 or higher. This means that the above phones or the ones operating older Android or iOS versions than the mentioned ones won’t be able to run WhatsApp.

Why to do to continue using WhatsApp?

You need to switch to a new phone to continue using WhatsApp. Any recent Android or iPhone can do. Or, if you do not have a budget to deal with this unprecedented situation, you can use a slightly newer device.

Any Android or iPhone from the last 4-5 years can run WhatsApp, so you can possibly borrow a device from someone to keep using the messaging app. However, our suggestion will be to go for the latest one. There are 5G phones available for as low as Rs 10,000, and those support WhatsApp among other apps.

Using new phones and running the latest version of the app, lets you experience the latest features and also keeps your device free from any vulnerabilities.