WhatsApp is one of the very popular instant messaging applications in the world and the same has become a primary source of communication for many. The instant messaging application is not only meant for personal communication but the same is also meant for business purposes as well. The instant messaging application WhatsApp is supported on various operating systems and supports Android as well as iOS and more. Well, now the company has officially confirmed that after March 31, many smartphones will not able to run WhatsApp. The list includes a bunch of devices including the brands of Samsung and more. So without making any further delay let’s get into the article to check out the list of Smartphones that will not able to run WhatsApp after March 31.
The social application has revealed the complete details on its FAQ page, and the same reveals information about the versions that will not support WhatsApp. So let’s check out the versions of the operating system which you will not be compatible with the instant messaging application after March 31.
Android operating system
WhatsApp will work on the smartphones which are running on the Android 4.1 version or newer, which means if you are using an older version of the Android Operating System then the instant messaging application will not work and you need to verify the number via SMS or call.
iOS operating system
The devices which are running on the iOS 10 version or later will be able to run the instant messaging application and it is also revealed that the devices which are jailbroken will not able to run WhatsApp.
KaiOS operating system
KaiOS version 2.5 or newer will be able to run WhatsApp.
The list of devices which will not support Whatsapp
LG
LG Optimus F7, Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus F5, Optimus L5 II, Optimus L5 II Dual, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7 II Dual, Optimus L7 II, Optimus F6, LG Enact, Optimus L4 II Dual, Optimus F3, Optimus L4 II , Optimus L2 II and Optimus F3Q
Motorola
Motorola Droid Razr
Xiaomi
Xiaomi HongMi, Mi2a, Mi2s, Redmi Note 4G and HongMi 1s
Huawei
Huawei Ascend D, Quad XL, Ascend D1, Quad XL and Ascend P1 S
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Xcover 2, and Galaxy Core
Why WhatsApp is stopping its support on old devices
WhatsApp always makes changes on the platform and the company wants to deliver the best experience by offering updated versions with the latest technologies.
If you are someone who is using a smartphone which is listed above then you must have to change the device to use Whatsapp after March 31.
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