As of January 1st, 2023, WhatsApp is no longer compatible with many smartphones running Android and iOS. If you’re wondering if your device is still supported by the messaging app, read on for more information.
Every year, WhatsApp updates its app’s compatibility with Android and iOS operating systems in order to better support newer OS versions. As of the start of 2023, several dozen smartphones have become incompatible with WhatsApp, the messaging app owned by Facebook. If you own an Android device, it must be running Android 4.2 or any later version to be compatible with WhatsApp.
A large number of Android devices are no longer compatible with WhatsApp, including:
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Grand S Flex ZTE
- Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
- HTC Desire 500
- Huawei Ascend D
- Huawei Ascend D1
- Huawei Ascend D2
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Huawei Ascend Mate
- Huawei Ascend P1
- Lenovo A820
- LG Enact
- LG Lucid 2
- LG Optimus 4X HD
- LG Optimus F3
- LG Optimus F3Q
- LG Optimus F5
- LG Optimus F6
- LG Optimus F7
- LG Optimus L2 II
- LG Optimus L3 II
- LG Optimus L3 II Dual
- LG Optimus L4 II
- LG Optimus L4 II Dual
- LG Optimus L5
- LG Optimus L5 Dual
- LG Optimus L5 II
- LG Optimus L7
- LG Optimus L7 II
- LG Optimus L7 II Dual
- LG Optimus Nitro HD
- Memo ZTE V956
- Quad XL
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy S2
- Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
- Samsung Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Sony Xperia Arc S
- Sony Xperia Miro
- Sony Xperia Neo L
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight ZT
To check if your Android device is compatible with WhatsApp, go to Settings > About phone > Android version.
For iPhone users, only two devices are no longer supported by WhatsApp: the iPhone 3GS and the iPhone 4. If you own one of these devices, you will no longer be able to create new accounts or verify existing accounts on WhatsApp.
If your device is no longer supported by WhatsApp, you may need to upgrade to a newer model in order to continue using the app. However, keep in mind that this may not be the only reason your device is no longer compatible with WhatsApp. In some cases, it may be due to the device’s hardware or software not being able to support the latest version of the app.
Regardless of the reason, it’s important to ensure that your device is still compatible with WhatsApp if you want to continue using the app. While it may be inconvenient to upgrade to a newer model, it’s often the only way to continue using the latest version of WhatsApp and take advantage of all its features.
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