The Facebook-owned messaging app constantly updates its software requirements and posts them to its Help Center.
Starting November 1, WhatsApp will only work on handsets running Android OS 4.1 or higher, iOS 10 or higher, or phones running KaiOS 2.5.1 or higher, such as the JioPhone and JioPhone 2.
You can find out what operating system version your phone is running on by going to 'Settings' on your smartphone and tapping 'About Phone.'
If you're running an older version of Android or iOS, you may quickly upgrade to the most recent version.
However, some smartphones will not be able to receive future upgrades, and WhatsApp will not work with them.
Since the majority of these devices are at least ten years old, it's quite improbable that you still own any of them.
If you own any of these devices, it's time to update them so you can continue to use WhatsApp.
From November 1st, WhatsApp will be unavailable for the following devices.
iPhone
With the launch of iOS 15, iPhones starting with the iPhone 6s and newer will get the most recent version of iOS.
iPhone 5 and newer can easily be upgraded to iOS 10 and are currently compatible with WhatsApp's requirements.
iPhone 4s and previous devices will no longer be able to use WhatsApp after two months.
Android phones and tablets
According to a report in Metro news, older Android devices such as smartphones from Samsung, LG, Huawei, Sony, and others will not be able to access WhatsApp.
The following is a list of all Android devices that will no longer work with WhatsApp.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Galaxy Trend II, Galaxy SII, Galaxy S3 mini, Galaxy Xcover 2, Galaxy Core, and Galaxy Ace 2 are among the devices that will not support WhatsApp.
LG
LG Lucid 2, Optimus F7, Optimus F5, Optimus L3 II Dual, Optimus F5, Optimus L5, Optimus L5 II, Optimus L5 Dual, Optimus L3 II, Optimus L7, Optimus L7 II Dual, Optimus L7 II, Optimus L7 II, Optimus F6, Enact, Optimus L4 II Dual, Optimus F3, Optimus L4 II, Optimus
ZTE
You will not be able to use WhatsApp if you own one of these ZTE gadgets. The ZTE Grand S Flex, ZTE V956, Grand X Quad V987, Grand Memo. and Grand S + are among them.
Huawei
Sony
You won’t be able to use WhatsApp on these Sony Xperia smartphones — Sony Xperia Miro, Sony Xperia Neo L, Xperia Arc S.
Other Devices
Other Android devices that will not be compatible with WhatsApp include HTC Desire 500 and Lenovo A820.
Backup your chats
If you use any of these smartphones and are active on WhatsApp, we are sorry to say that you will need to upgrade your device to continue using the app.
To prevent losing your chats, you can take a backup in Google Drive or iCloud depending on the device you are using.
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