From 1st November 2021, WhatsApp will no longer work on over 40 smartphone models.
2021 has been a rollercoaster ride for WhatsApp users. While a host of helpful additions have been made on the instant messenger app, including the ability to access WhatsApp across several devices at the same time and the ever-popular disappearing messages, this latest update is not as positive.
Any device sporting Apple iOS 10, Android OS 4.1 and KaiOS 2.5.1. will be affected.
What this means for you
If you have a device with these operating systems or lower, it’s time for an upgrade.
Here is the full list of affected smartphones that will no longer be WhatsApp compatible come November:
Apple iPhone:
iPhone SE (2016)
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
Android:
Huawei Ascend G740
Huawei Ascend Mate
Huawei Ascend D Quad XL
Huawei Ascend D1 Quad XL
Huawei Ascend P1 S
Huawei Ascend D2
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
Samsung Galaxy Trend II
Samsung Galaxy SII
Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
Samsung Galaxy Core
Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 16
Other Affected Brands:
The Alcatel One Touch Evo 7
Archos 53 Platinum
Caterpillar Cat B15
HTC Desire 500
Faea F1
LG Lucid 2
LG Optimus F7
LG Optimus F5
LG Optimus L3 II Dual
LG Optimus F5
LG Optimus L5
LG Optimus L5 II
LG Optimus L5 Dual
LG Optimus L3 II
LG Optimus L7
LG Optimus L7 II Dual
LG Optimus L7 II
LG Optimus F6 Enact
LG Optimus L4 II Dual
LG Optimus F3
LG Optimus L4 II
LG Optimus L2 II
LG Optimus Nitro HD
LG Optimus F3Q
LG 4X HD
Lenovo A820
The Sony Xperia Miro
Sony Xperia Neo L
Sony Xperia Arc S
THL W8
UMi X2
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE V956
ZTE Grand X Quad V987
ZTE Grand Memo
How to check your Operating System
Apple:
Access your device settings
Tap the General button
Select About
All details related to your Apple iPhone smartphone, including your device name and OS version will be detailed here.
Android:
Go to your device settings.
Tap the System or About Phone /Device button.
All details related to your Android smartphone, including your device name and OS version will be detailed here.
Need to upgrade?
Find your new smartphone here.
