WhatsApp’s support for numerous Android and iPhone devices will be phased down once more. WhatsApp has published a list of devices that will no longer support the chat app as of November 1, 2021. Beginning November 1, the devices will no longer support and will be incompatible with the WhatsApp app. Android phones running Android 4.0.3 or older, as well as Apple iPhones running iOS 9 or earlier, will be affected.
If this applies to your phone, you’ll need to upgrade to a newer model with an operating system that the firm supports, or switch to a different messaging service.
Here is the list;
Apple
The first generation iPhone SE, 6s and 6s Plus.
Samsung
The Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy S2, 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 and 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.