WhatsApp will no longer work on these iPhone, android devices this year

New update to impact both Android and iPhone users, with focus on supporting app's latest features

One of the most widely used META-owned apps with two billion users globally, WhatsApp, will stop working on 35 older smartphone models by the end of this year.

This update, impacting both Android and iPhone users, is part of WhatsApp's ongoing efforts to focus on devices that can support its latest features and security updates.

Affected users should upgrade their smartphones to continue using the app without interruptions.

Here are the names of all smartphones that will stop supporting WhatsApp

Apple

• iPhone 5, iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE

Samsung

• Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Express 2, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy S3 Mini, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy S4 Zoom

Motorola

• Moto G, Moto X

Huawei

• Ascend P6 S, Ascend G525, C199, GX1s, Y625

Lenovo

• 46600, A858T, P70, S890, A820

Sony

• Xperia Z1, Xperia E3, Xperia M

LG

• Optimus 4X HD, Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, Optimus L7

New WhatsApp requirements

The new minimum requirements for using WhatsApp are an Android device running version 5.0 or later, or an iPhone with iOS 12 or later. Using outdated devices compromises functionality restricts access to new features, and exposes users to potential security vulnerabilities. Hence, users are advised to upgrade their smartphones to continue using WhatsApp without interruptions.

Affected users will receive multiple notifications prompting them to upgrade their devices.