WhatsApp to stop working on these phones; Check the list

WhatsApp has announced that it will stop supporting devices running an old operating system. These include both Apple iPhones and Android phones. We take a look at Google's Android smartphones here. Why WhatsApp is discontinuing support for these phones WhatsApp has updated its operating system a large number of times. There are many new features that have been implemented and require new technology to run. Also, security on these phones may not be as tight as on newer phones. And, these old guys will probably be a drag on WhatsApp resources. Daily Express has published the full list of phones on which WhatsApp will stop working. Users need to check if their phone is on the list. if it is there, they should immediately think about what their next course of action should be. WhatsApp will not remove this ad.

These phones include Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3 mini, LG Lucid 2, Optimus F7, Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II Dual, Huawei Ascend G740, Sony Xperia Miro, Sony Xperia Neo L and many more - check table.

WhatsApp said: "We offer support and recommend the use of the following devices:

Android with OS 4.1 and later and iPhone with iOS 10 and later

KaiOS 2.5.0 and newer, including JioPhone and JioPhone 2

Once you have one of these devices, install WhatsApp and register your phone number. WhatsApp can only be activated with one phone number on one device at a time. "Complete list of phones where WhatsApp will stop working:

Android

Samsung:

Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite,

Galaxy Trend II,

Galaxy S2,

Galaxy S3 mini,

Galaxy Xcover 2,

Galaxy Core

Galaxy Ace 2

LG:

LG Lucid 2,

Optimus F7,

Optimus F5,

Optimus L3 II Dual,

Optimus F5,

Optimus L5, Optimus L5 II,

Optimus L5 Dual,

Optimus L3 II,

Optimus L7,

Optimus L7 II Dual,

Optimus L7 II, Optimus F6,

Enact, Optimus L4 II Dual,

Optimus F3, Optimus L4 II,

Optimus L2 II,

Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD,

Optimus F3Q

ZTE:

ZTE Grand S Flex,

ZTE V956,

Grand X Quad V987

Grand Memo

Huawei:

Huawei Ascend G740,

Ascend Mate,

Ascend D Quad XL,

Ascend D1 Quad XL,

Ascend P1 S

Ascend D2

Sony:

Sony Xperia Miro,

Sony Xperia Neo L

Xperia Arc S

Others

Alcatel One Touch Evo 7,

Archos 53 Platinum,

HTC Desire 500,

Caterpillar Cat B15,

Wiko Cink Five,

Wiko Darknight,

Lenovo A820,

UMi X2, Faea F1

THL W8