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WhatsApp enthusiasts have been noticing developments for months. It must be said that Meta, the parent company, is seeking to improve its application by integrating new features. Today, WhatsApp is a reference.
Whether you are on Android or iOS, you can use this application to chat with your loved ones anywhere in the world. However, some people will no longer be able to use it in 2024 if they have a phone that no longer complies. Discover the list with us.
WhatsApp evolves and leaves behind several phones
According to a CanalTech report, WhatsApp is stopping updates for more than 35 phones running outdated versions of Google and Apple operating systems. PAmong the brands concerned, we find Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG and Apple. For those who are still using these devices, it is crucial to check if they are on the list.
Many users continue to use older smartphones due to their robust hardware or the inability to upgrade them. However, To ensure optimal and secure operation, WhatsApp now recommends using the application on devices equipped with Android 5.0 (or later) or an iPhone with iOS 12 (or later).
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The list of phones
Let’s discover together the list of phones that will no longer allow you to use WhatsApp. A lot of French people will have to change their phone if they want to continue chatting via this application.
On the Samsung side, here are the models that will no longer be compatible this year. Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Express 2, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 3 (N900, N9005, N900C), Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+ (N9160, N916F), Galaxy S (I9188, I9190, I9192, I9195, I9500), Galaxy S3 Mini VE (I8190N), Galaxy S4 Active (I9190), Galaxy S4 mini (I9190, I9192, I9195) et Galaxy S4 Zoom (I9505).
For Motorola, two models are concerned : Moto G (1st generation) and Moto X (1st generation). On Apple’s side, six models will no longer be able to use WhatsApp. iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation).
Furthermore, The list continues with Huawei (Ascend P6, Ascend G525, Huawei C199, Huawei GX1s, Huawei Y625) et Lenovo (A319, A328, A526, A600, A610, A630, A700F, A800, A820, A850, A858T, C650, P70, S820, S890, K900, K910, ThinkPad A1, ThinkPad A8).
A growing list
Did you think the list ended there? Unfortunately, it continues with other brands. Indeed, on the side of SonyWhatsApp will no longer work on the Xperia Z1, nor on the Xperia E3. For its part, LG is not left out with four models (Optimus 4X HD (P880), Optimus G (C940, E900), Optimus G Pro (E945), Optimus L7 (P765)).
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Finally, let us conclude by pointing out that this list is subject to modification. So, to find out if your phone may no longer accommodate the application, regularly check the official WhatsApp website. Indeed, WhatsApp could stop supporting, in the future, models that do not appear in the list. No one, therefore, is safe. Of course, if you have a recent phone, there’s obviously no point in panicking.
These measures are annoying for everyone who owns these phones. So, they will have no choice but to change their model to continue using WhatsApp.
