As of December 31st, 2022, WhatsApp will no longer be supporting a number of devices.
This means that users of these devices will no longer be able to use the messaging app and will need to find an alternative method of communication.
The decision to stop supporting certain devices is often made due to the limitations and outdated technology of the devices, which may not be able to support the updated features and security measures of modern messaging apps.
The following is a list of devices that will no longer be supported by WhatsApp as of December 31st, 2022:
- iPhone 5
- iPhone 5c
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Grand S Flex ZTE
- Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
- HTC Desire 500
- Huawei Ascend D
- Ascend D1
- Ascend D2
- Huawei Ascend G740
- Ascend Mate
- Huawei Ascend P1
- Quad XL
- Lenovo A820
- LG Enact
- Lucid 2
- LG Optimus 4X HD
- LG Optimus F3
- Optimus F3Q
- LG Optimus F5
- Optimus F6
- LG Optimus F7
- Optimus L2 II
- LG Optimus L3 II
- Optimus L3 II Dual
- LG Optimus L4 II
- Optimus L4 II Dual
- Optimus L5
- LG Optimus L5 Dual
- Optimus L5 II
- Optimus L7
- LG Optimus L7 II
- Optimus L7 II Dual
- Optimus Nitro HD
- Memo ZTE V956
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
- Galaxy Core
- Galaxy S2
- Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
- Galaxy Trend II
- Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
- Sony Xperia Arc S
- Xperia miro
- Sony Xperia Neo L
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight ZT