WhatsApp releases app updates almost every week to enhance the user interface and fix bugs. The Meta-owned app also rolls out updates to support and adapt to the latest system softwares be it Android, iOS or Web. And for this reason, every year WhatsApp discontinues its support for older operating versions to focus on new updates. This year too, the platform is all set to end its support for some older smartphones running on outdated operating systems, including Android and iPhones models, from after December 31.
According to a report by GizChina, the instant messaging app will be ending support for around 49 smartphones across brands. The list includes some smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, LG and so on.
Here is the list of Apple and Android smartphones which will no longer support WhatsApp app from January 1, 2023.
WhatsApp will no longer support these iPhones
Apple iPhone 5
Apple iPhone 5c
WhatsApp will no longer support these Android phones
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
Quad XL
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 I
LG Optimus L7 II Dual
LG Optimus Nitro HD
Memo ZTE V956
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
What will happen if WhatsApp ends support for smartphone
So, if you are using one of the above-mentioned smartphones, then you will no longer get WhatsApp updates – including new features and security updates from WhatsApp. And soon the platform will altogether stop working on the device as it needs to be updated to get security and feature updates.
What to do if WhatApp stops support on your smartphone
Notably, most of the phones in the list are already old models and not many people now use them. However if you still have one of these phones, then you should think of an upgrade. Get a new device with the latest technology to get the best of WhatsApp’s experience. Also without updating WhatsApp, the platform became vulnerable to hacking or security threats. So it is always advisable to update apps routinely.
