Stocks to Watch7:49 PM IST
WhatsApp Users Alert! These old smartphones to lose support soon - Check Full List
- Written by ZeeBiz WebTeam
Published: Zee Business| Updated: Zee Business
WhatsApp Users Alert: As WhatsApp is committed to incorporating new features and upgrading old features for Android and iOS smartphones, many older handsets will fail to benefit from these new add-ons. Billions of people worldwide use the popular messaging application known as WhatsApp to stay connected with their friends and loved ones.
1/7
WhatsApp to stop working on some phones
1/7WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: However, WhatsApp keeps terminating support for older smartphone devices now and then, which do not support the new features and are not equipped to receive security updates.
2/7
WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: Updates on WhatsApp
2/7WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: The messaging app frequently changes the minimum system requirements to function the app on smartphone devices. A few of the latest updates on WhatsApp require an Android phone that supports version 5.0 or higher.
3/7
WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: iOS 12 and above
3/7WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: Likewise, users require an iPhone handset, that supports iOS 12 or later. Therefore, users who still have a smartphone that only supports the software version below these might need help accessing the messaging application.
4/7
WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: 35 Android to not support WhatsApp
4/7WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: There are over 35 Android and iOS devices, that will lose support for the messaging app soon.
5/7
WhatsApp to stop working on these phones: List
5/7WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: As per the report, WhatsApp will stop functioning on these smartphones from popular brands such as Moto G, Moto X, Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus, Samsung Galaxy Core, Samsung Galaxy Express 2, Samsung Galaxy Grand, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom, Sony Xperia Z1, Sony Xperia E3, LG Optimus 4X HD, LG Optimus G, LG Optimus G Pro, LG Optimus L7, Huawei Ascend P6, Huawei Ascend G525, Huawei C199, Huawei GX1s, Huawei Y625, iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, and iPhone 6S Plus.
6/7
WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: Consider upgrading
6/7WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: Experts recommend that WhatsApp users who have these iPhones and Android devices should consider upgrading to the latest available handsets to continue to use WhatsApp.
7/7
WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: How to check software version
7/7WhatsApp to stop working on some phones: Users can learn how the software version functions on these old smartphones by following these steps. Go to settings, click on About Phone, and go to the software version on the Android device. For old iPhone devices, go to General, click on settings, and hit About iPhone to know the software version.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6