WhatsApp Withdraws Service Support for Some Devices
Meta Instant Messaging App, WhatsApp, says it will withdraw its support and stop its services from working on several smartphone platforms and operating systems by January 2023.The phones include some iPhones, Samsung, and other Android phones running Android old versions. The move is part of an effort by WhatsApp to ensure its services remain secure and up-to-date.
Older platforms and operating systems have limited abilities to protect users from security threats, and are unable to support the latest features and updates WhatsApp offers. As technology evolves, tech companies like Meta make updates to their services. However, older phones do not have the ability to meet up with new updates, thereby resulting in the termination of support by most software companies.
This is not the first time WhatsApp is making this move. In 2019, WhatsApp stopped offering its services on Windows phones, and the trends had continued since then across several phone models.
Full List of Phones that WhatsApp Will No Longer Support by January 2023
1. iPhone 5
2. iPhone 5c
3. Archos 53 Platinum
4. Grand S Flex ZTE
5. Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
6. HTC Desire 500
7. Huawei Ascend D
8. Huawei Ascend D1
9. Huawei Ascend D2
10. Huawei Ascend G740
11. Huawei Ascend Mate
12. Huawei Ascend P1
13. Quad XL
14. Lenovo A820
15. LG Enact
16. LG Lucid 2
17. LG Optimus 4X HD
18. LG Optimus F3
19. LG Optimus F3Q
20. LG Optimus F5
21. LG Optimus F6
22. LG Optimus F7
23. LG Optimus L2 II
24. LG Optimus L3 II
25. LG Optimus L3 II Dual
26. LG Optimus L4 II
27. LG Optimus L4 II Dual
28. LG Optimus L5
29. LG Optimus L5 Dual
30. LG Optimus L5 II
31. LG Optimus L7
32. LG Optimus L7 II
33. LG Optimus L7 II Dual
34. LG Optimus Nitro HD
35. Memo ZTE V956
36. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
37. Samsung Galaxy Core
38. Samsung Galaxy S2
39. Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
40. Samsung Galaxy Trend II
41. Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
42. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
43. Sony Xperia Arc S
44. Sony Xperia miro
45. Sony Xperia Neo L
46. Wiko Cink Five
47. Wiko Darknight ZT
2. iPhone 5c
3. Archos 53 Platinum
4. Grand S Flex ZTE
5. Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
6. HTC Desire 500
7. Huawei Ascend D
8. Huawei Ascend D1
9. Huawei Ascend D2
10. Huawei Ascend G740
11. Huawei Ascend Mate
12. Huawei Ascend P1
13. Quad XL
14. Lenovo A820
15. LG Enact
16. LG Lucid 2
17. LG Optimus 4X HD
18. LG Optimus F3
19. LG Optimus F3Q
20. LG Optimus F5
21. LG Optimus F6
22. LG Optimus F7
23. LG Optimus L2 II
24. LG Optimus L3 II
25. LG Optimus L3 II Dual
26. LG Optimus L4 II
27. LG Optimus L4 II Dual
28. LG Optimus L5
29. LG Optimus L5 Dual
30. LG Optimus L5 II
31. LG Optimus L7
32. LG Optimus L7 II
33. LG Optimus L7 II Dual
34. LG Optimus Nitro HD
35. Memo ZTE V956
36. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
37. Samsung Galaxy Core
38. Samsung Galaxy S2
39. Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
40. Samsung Galaxy Trend II
41. Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
42. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
43. Sony Xperia Arc S
44. Sony Xperia miro
45. Sony Xperia Neo L
46. Wiko Cink Five
47. Wiko Darknight ZT
Users of the above devices will no longer be able to access WhatsApp or its features by January 2023.
What to do if Your Device/Phone is Affected by the WhatsApp Support Withdrawal Update
While this will be a disappointment to some, ensuring the best user experience is paramount to WhatsApp. To ensure users can continue to enjoy the full features and functionality of WhatsApp, it is essential to keep up to date with the latest devices and software. You can keep using WhatsApp by either buying new versions of your device or switching to any new phone models out there.
