WhatsApp to stop working on certain android, Apple phones

WhatsApp is going to stop working for certain old phones. From 1st of November the instant messaging application will stop working on certain types of Android and iOS mobile phones, something that will undoubtedly affect millions of people.

The reason behind this move by WhatsApp is that these are old devices and keeping them supported would require enormous resources to be devoted to them, reports India Today.

Also, it is a fact that WhatsApp has undergone several changes over the years and new features have been added that these phones do not support.

Also, there is the problem of security. Providing security on these old devices is extremely difficult for the Facebook-owned app.

Here is a complete list of smartphones that will no longer be supported by WhatsApp:

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy SII, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy core, Galaxy xcover 2, Galaxy ace 2LG Lucid 2, Optimus L5 double, Optimus L4 II Double, Optimus F3Q, Optimus f7, Optimus f5, Optimus L3 II Double, Optimus f5, Optimus L5, Optimus L5 II, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7, Optimus L7 II Double, Optimus L7 II, Optimus f6, Enact, Optimus f3, Optimus L4 II, Optimus L2 II, Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD

Apple

iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, Apple iPhone SE (1st generation)

Huawei

Huawei Ascend G740, Ascend D Quad XL, Mate Ascension, Go up P1 S, Go up D2
Ascension D1 Quad XL

Additionally, WhatsApp has also warned that “In WhatsApp Web, the desktop version for computers, users will also not be able to enter, since it is necessary to scan a QR code from the cell phone that has a device compatible with the new update.”