WhatsApp is set to stop working on a lot of older phone models, starting from November, reports revealed on Friday.
In less than two months, the most popular messaging app in the world regularly phases out support for older devices, and the next cull is happening soon.
On November 1, the Facebook-owned app will cease to operate on up to 43 different smartphone models. The shut down will include both iPhones and other phones running Google’s Android OS.
In its FAQ section, WhatsApp recommends using Android running OS 4.1 and newer, or iPhones running iOS 10 and newer for the app. WhatsApp also said select phones running KaiOS 2.5.1 newer are suitable.
In this sense, the following smartphones will lose access to the app:
Apple
The iPhone SE, 6S and 6S Plus.
Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy SII, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Xcover 2, Galaxy Core and Galaxy Ace 2.
LG
The LG Lucid 2, Optimus F7, Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus F5, Optimus L5, Optimus L5 II, Optimus L5 Dual, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7, Optimus L7 II Dual, Optimus L7 II, Optimus F6, Enact , Optimus L4 II Dual, Optimus F3, Optimus L4 II, Optimus L2 II, Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD, and Optimus F3Q.
ZTE
The ZTE Grand S Flex, ZTE V956, Grand X Quad V987 and Grand Memo.
Huawei
The Huawei Ascend G740, Ascend Mate, Ascend D Quad XL, Ascend D1 Quad XL, Ascend P1 S, and Ascend D2.
Sony
The Sony Xperia Miro, Sony Xperia Neo L, Xperia Arc S.
Others
The Alcatel One Touch Evo 7, Archos 53 Platinum, HTC Desire 500, Caterpillar Cat B15, Wiko Cink Five, Wiko Darknight, Lenovo A820, UMi X2, Faea F1 and THL W8.
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