WhatsApp is one of the world’s most popular messaging apps. Meta has been constantly improving the app and implementing new features to extend its capabilities. The app offers wide compatibility with a multitude of smartphones running Android, iOS, and even some feature phones running alternative OS. Although the company tends to do its best to offer compatibility with multiple devices for years, the end of the road is inevitable for some.

Over 35 Devices Losing Support for WhatsApp in 2024

According to a report from the website CanalTech, WhatsApp stopped receiving updates on a total of 35 mobile phones that have older versions of Google and Apple operating systems. The list includes models from Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG, and also Apple. So it’s recommended to check the list below to find out whether or not you should change your mobile device to continue using WhatsApp device safely. Interestingly, some devices in the list are old, but due to the decent hardware or the inability to upgrade, some users are still using the messaging app through them. Currently, WhatsApp only recommends using the app if you have a device with Android 5.0 (or later) or an iPhone with iOS 12 (or later).

You can check the Complete List of devices that are losing support to WhatsApp below:

Samsung

Galaxy Ace Plus
Galaxy Core
Galaxy Express 2
Galaxy Grand
Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+
Galaxy S 19500
Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Galaxy S4 Active
Galaxy S4 mini I9190
Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos
Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE
Galaxy S4 Zoom
Moto G
Moto X

Apple

iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 6
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone 6S
iPhone SE

Huawei

Ascend P6 S
Ascend G525
Huawei C199
Huawei GX1s
Huawei Y625

Lenovo

Lenovo 46600
Lenovo A858T
Lenovo P70
Lenovo S890

Sony

Xperia Z1
Xperia E3

LG

Optimus 4X HD P880
Optimus G
Optimus G Pro
Optimus L7

Some of the devices in this list have over 7 years or even more. Some users will argue that the iPhone 6S Plus is still usable after all those years, but still, WhatsApp decided to drop focus on its and other devices in this list to focus on newer hardware and updated software.


Other Devices That Will Lose WhatsApp Support in 2024:

Sony Xperia M
Lenovo A820
Faea F1
THL W8
Archos 53 Platinum
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
ZTE V956
ZTE UMi X2
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE Grand Memo

If you’re still using WhatsApp on any of the devices listed above, it may be time to start considering an upgrade.