Over the past few months, Meta has transformed WhatsApp with major updates, but these improvements come at a cost: some older devices may be left behind and not be compatible with the new versions.
Despite growing competition from Telegram, WhatsApp remains one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. Meta has focused its efforts on improving the user experience, introducing a new look with an improved dark mode and the possibility of integrating a chatbot similar to ChatGPT .
Continuous improvements and security updates to WhatsApp have left some older mobile devices behind, which may not be able to run new versions of the app. A list of 35 models with Android and iOS operating systems have already been identified as incompatible, and this list may grow in the future.
Samsung is the most affected brand, with 13 models no longer able to use WhatsApp. Meta recommends using devices running Android 5.0 or iOS 12 or later to ensure compatibility with the app.
Samsung
Galaxy Ace Plus
Galaxy Core
Galaxy Express 2
Galaxy Grand
Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE
Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+
Galaxy S 19500
Galaxy S3 Mini VE
Galaxy S4 Active
Galaxy S4 mini I9190
Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos
Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE
Galaxy S4 Zoom
Apple
iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 6
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone 6S
iPhone SE
Huawei
Ascend P6 S
Ascend G525
Huawei C199
Huawei GX1s
Huawei Y625
LG
Optimus 4X HD P880
Optimus G
Optimus G Pro
Optimus L7
Lenovo
Lenovo 46600
Lenovo A858T
Lenovo P70
Lenovo S890
Motorola
Moto G
Moto X
Sony
Xperia Z1
Xperia E3
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