Sep 30, 2021
WhatsApp is being shut down on 50 smartphones
WhatsApp is a regular messaging app for users.
According to the company’s new announcement, WhatsApp will be turned off on older versions of Android and iOS operating systems.
In all updates, a minimum standard for smartphone components and software is set. It is not only to give new benefits but there is also the issue of security.
WhatsApp will be closed on phones with older operating systems from November 1. The app will gradually become obsolete on older phones, except in cases where there is an opportunity to update the phone’s software. If you want to use the app, then there will be no way without buying a new phone.
Those who want to retrieve messages and pictures exchanged on WhatsApp from the old phone to the new phone, just first back up the chat history on the old phone and restore it to the new phone. However, in many cases, the work is done automatically. Let’s see which operating system is shutting down WhatsApp.
Android
WhatsApp will be turned off on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and earlier versions of smartphones. The first version was released in 2011.
IOS
To run WhatsApp, your iPhone’s operating system must be at least the iOS 10 version. However, Apple usually updates the software on older phones. Update quickly if you have the opportunity.
WhatsApp is being shut down on these 50 smartphones
Samsung
Galaxy Trend Lite
Galaxy Trend Two
Galaxy S-II
Galaxy S-Three Mini
Galaxy Explorer 2
Galaxy Core
Galaxy H2
LG
Lucid to
Optimus F-Seven
Optimus F-Five
Optimus L-Three to Dual
Optimus L-Five
Best L-Five Two
Optimus L-Five Dual
Best L-Three Two
Optimus L-Seven
Optimus L-Seven to Dual
Best L-Seven Two
Optimus F-Six Intact
Optimus L-Four to Dual
Optimus F-Three
Best L-Four Two
Best L-to-Two
Optimus Nitro HD
Optimus Four-X HD
Optimus F-Three-Q
ZTE
ZTE V958
Grand X Quad V96
Grand memo
Sony
Xperia Miro
Xperia Neo L.
Xperia Arc S.
Huawei
Ascend G740
Ascend Mate
Ascend de quad XL
Ascend D-One Quad XL
Ascend P-One S
Ascend D-to
Apple
iPhone SE
iPhone Six-S
iPhone Six-S Plus
Others
Arcos 53 Platinum
HTC Desire 500
Caterpillar Cat B15
Wico Sync Five
Wico Darknight
Lenovo A720
Umi X-Two
Run F-One
THL W-Eight
From November 1, WhatsApp’s security updates and new features will not be available on the above smartphones. Gradually the app will stop running on them.
