Key Highlights
- WhatsApp removing support for older smartphone versions
- Popular flagship older models such as Galaxy S2, LG Optimus included in list
- Support ending for Android version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
WhatsApp has logged itself as one of the most popular instant messaging applications available for Android, iOS, Widows, and Mac devices. Meta is consistent with upgrading this instant messaging application with new user-centric as well as privacy features. To use all the latest features of WhatsApp, one requires to update the application to the latest version. WhatsApp is prompt with seeding fresh updates as an OTA (over-the-air) to the compatible devices. Also, WhatsApp has been terminating services and updates for older version of mobile OS (Android, iOS) and has now announced the fresh list of devices for which it will be ending support starting next month. Take a look:
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WhatsApp Ending Support For More Android Smartphones Next Month
WhatsApp has been ending support for older Android, iOS mobile versions in a bid to offer all the modern features that are compatible with newer mobile OS. Towards the end of 202, WhatsApp removed support for multiple older Samsung Galaxy series Android phones including the Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy Core, Galaxy S2, and others.
Now, the brand is removing support for multiple Android phones that are currently running on an older version and can’t be updated to the latest OS. That said, WhatsApp is ending support officially for the Android v4.1 which was also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. WhatsApp itself has confirmed this information via its blogspot.
Starting October 24, 2023, all the Android smartphones that are running on the Android OS v4.1 will not be able to run WhatsApp. As per the brand, all these older units will not receive the security updates hence the functionality will be hampered.
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List Of Smartphones That Won’t Support WhatsApp From October 24, 2023
| HTC One | LG optimus G Pro | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
| Samsung Galaxy S2 | Sony Xperia Z | HTC Sensation |
| Motorola Droid Razr | Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 | Samsung Galaxy S |
| Asus Eee Pad Transformer | Motorola Xoom | Acer Iconia Tab A5003 |
| HTC Desire HD | Nexus 7 | HTC One |
| Sony Xperia S2 | LG Optimus 2X | Samsung Galaxy Note 2 |
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