The Meta owned messaging giant announce that WhatsApp will stop working on these Android and iOS smartphones starting October 24.
As per the official website of WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, the platform will no longer be compatible with Android smartphones operating on Android OS versions 5.0 or earlier.
This is a recurring pattern for WhatsApp, driven by its continuous efforts to enhance features and user interfaces. While these updates are intended to improve the overall user experience, they also result in the end of support for older devices.
The decision to end support for Android OS 5.0 and below is in line with the industry’s shift toward more advanced operating systems and technologies.
This move is driven by the need to provide users with the latest security updates and features, which are often not compatible with older systems.
Users of these older Android devices and iOS smartphones may need to consider upgrading to more recent models that are compatible with the latest WhatsApp updates. This ensures they can continue to benefit from the messaging app’s evolving capabilities and security enhancements.
It is a common practice in the tech industry to phase out support for outdated software and hardware to maintain security and innovation standards.
List of phone:
Samsung Galaxy S2
Nexus 7
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
Archos 53 Platinum
Grand S Flex ZTE
Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
HTC Desire 500
Huawei Ascend D
Huawei Ascend D1
HTC One
Sony Xperia Z
LG Optimus G Pro
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
HTC Sensation
Motorola Droid Razr
Sony Xperia S2
Motorola Xoom
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Asus Eee Pad Transformer
Acer Iconia Tab A5003
Samsung Galaxy S
HTC Desire HD
LG Optimus 2X
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc3