WhatsApp, the Meta-owned messaging platform, is a crucial communication tool worldwide. With its vast user base, the app undergoes regular updates to protect against malware and security threats. The latest update has significant implications for users with older smartphones.
As reported by CanalTech, WhatsApp is revising its minimum system requirements. Phones running on Android versions older than 5.0 and iOS versions older than iOS 12 will no longer receive updates or security patches. This change will affect 35 smartphones from well-known brands like Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, and Apple, rendering them incompatible with WhatsApp’s latest versions.
This update underscores the importance of using up-to-date devices, as the new system requirements will push users to upgrade their smartphones. With WhatsApp being one of the most widely used apps, keeping up with its updates ensures users receive critical security enhancements and new features.
Devices list that could soon lose WhatsApp services:
| Brand | Devices |
|---|---|
| Apple | iPhone SE (2016), iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 5C |
| Samsung | Galaxy Core, Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Express 2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy Note 3 Neo, Galaxy S3 |
| Huawei | Ascend G525, Ascend P6 S, Huawei C199, Huawei Y625, Huawei GX1s |
| Motorola | Moto G, Moto X |
| Lenovo | Lenovo 46600, Lenovo A858T, Lenovo P70, Lenovo S890 |
| Sony | Xperia Z1, Xperia E3 |
| LG | Optimus 4X HD, Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, Optimus L7 |
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