This year, at least 35 smartphones will lose access to WhatsApp and its new features.
WhatsApp (Meta) has announced that it will end support for 35 smartphones during the year 2024. These smartphones run on either iOS or Android and are from the following brands: Samsung, Motorola, Apple, Huawei, Lenovo, Sony, or LG.
The end of support does not mean that WhatsApp will immediately stop working on these smartphones. However, it does present two major problems. On the one hand, the WhatsApp application on these smartphones will no longer receive security patches and updates. This leaves users vulnerable to hacking. Eventually, the application will simply cease to function.
On the other hand, the WhatsApp application on these smartphones will be unable to download new features. Users will be stuck with an older version of the application.
Meta recommends that WhatsApp users use the app on smartphones running Android 5.0 or iOS 12 or later.
Here is the list of smartphones that will no longer support WhatsApp in 2024:
Samsung :
- Galaxy Ace Plus
- Galaxy Core
- Galaxy Express 2
- Galaxy Grand
- Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
- Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+
- Galaxy S 19500
- Galaxy S3 Mini VE
- Galaxy S4 Active
- Galaxy S4 mini I9190
- Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos
- Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE
- Galaxy S4 Zoom
Motorola :
Apple :
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE
Huawei :
- Ascend P6 S
- Ascend G525
- Huawei C199
- Huawei GX1s
- Huawei Y625
Lenovo :
- Lenovo 46600
- Lenovo A858T
- Lenovo P70
- Lenovo S890
- Lenovo A820
Sony :
- Xperia Z1
- Xperia E3
- Xperia M
LG :
- Optimus 4X HD P880
- Optimus G
- Optimus G Pro
- Optimus L7
Wiko:
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight
ZTE :
- ZTE V956
- ZTE UMi X2
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE Grand Memo
Other affected Android smartphones:
- Faea F1
- THL W8 WhatsApp to Stop Supporting 35 Smartphones in 2024
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has announced that it will end support for 35 smartphones throughout 2024. This includes devices running iOS or Android from brands such as Samsung, Motorola, Apple, Huawei, Lenovo, Sony, and LG.
While the end of support doesn’t immediately mean WhatsApp will stop working on these devices, it presents two key challenges for users:
- No Updates or Patches: The WhatsApp app on unsupported smartphones will no longer receive security updates and patches, increasing the risk of hacking and security vulnerabilities.
- New Feature Limitation: Users will be unable to download new features, leaving them stuck with an outdated version of the app.
Eventually, the application on these devices will also cease functionality altogether. Meta recommends WhatsApp users utilize the app on smartphones running Android 5.0 or later or iOS 12 or later.
Here is the complete list of smartphones that will lose WhatsApp support in 2024:
Samsung
- Galaxy Ace Plus
- Galaxy Core
- Galaxy Express 2
- Galaxy Grand
- Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
- Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+
- Galaxy S 19500
- Galaxy S3 Mini VE
- Galaxy S4 Active
- Galaxy S4 mini I9190
- Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos
- Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE
- Galaxy S4 Zoom
Motorola
- Moto G (1st generation)
- Moto G (2nd generation)
- Moto X (1st generation)
- Moto X (2nd generation)
- Moto E (1st generation)
- Moto E (2nd generation)
- Moto G Play (1st generation)
Apple
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5C
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
Huawei
- Ascend P6 S
- Ascend G525
- Huawei C199
- Huawei GX1s
- Huawei Y625
Lenovo
- Lenovo 46600
- Lenovo A858T
- Lenovo P70
- Lenovo S890
- Lenovo A820
Sony
- Xperia Z1
- Xperia E3
- Xperia M
LG
- Optimus 4X HD P880
- Optimus G
- Optimus G Pro
- Optimus L7
Wiko
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight
ZTE
- ZTE V956
- ZTE UMi X2
- ZTE Grand S Flex
- ZTE Grand Memo
Other Affected Android Smartphones
- Faea F1
- THL W8
- Archos 53 Platinum
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