WhatsApp stops working on 35 smartphone models; Find out what they are (Photo: Unsplash/Brett Jordan)
Hey WhatsApp It has stopped working and will not provide new updates as of Wednesday (1st) on 35 smartphone models. The app, which is one of the most downloaded apps worldwide, is no longer supported on mobile phones like iPhone 6, Moto G, and Moto G. Galaxy S4 mini.
People who still have electronic devices should provide a backup copy of messages to ensure they are not lost. Another solution is to migrate all the messages and files in the application to a new form.
The moment WhatsApp stops being compatible with the OS version, users of these devices also lose access to updates, bug fixes, and technical support. Therefore, the operation of the application on the cell phone could be compromised.
According to Meta, the company responsible for WhatsApp, this measure aims to improve the security and efficiency of the tool. To achieve this, it is necessary to adapt to the technical capabilities that only modern devices can offer.
Check the list by brand of smartphones that will not be compatible with WhatsApp:
iPhone
iPhone 6S, iPhone SE, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 5, and iPhone 6.
Samsung
Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE, Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+, Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos, Galaxy S 19500, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy S3 Mini VE Galaxy S4 Mini I9190 and Galaxy Express 2.
Motorola
Moto X and Moto G
Lenovo
Lenovo S890, Lenovo A858T, Lenovo 46600 and Lenovo P70.
Huawei
Ascend P6 S, Ascend G525, Huawei GX1s, Huawei C199 and Huawei Y625.
LG
Optimus 4X HD P880, Optimus L7, Optimus G Pro, and Optimus G.
Sony
Xperia Z1 and Xperia E3.
