10 Best-Selling Phones That Officially Left Without WhatsApp
WhatsApp is constantly evolving, and to take advantage of its new features, it is necessary to update your device to the latest version. The popular messaging app regularly announces the list of mobile phones that will not be compatible, and this year is no exception. We reveal them below.
From iPhones to Samsung, LG, and Sony, some of the best-selling phones of the past will be saying goodbye to the app forever. If you have one of these devices, below you can find out if you will be affected by this update.
Starting in December 2024, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with some devices running older operating systems. This decision is intended to ensure better performance and greater security for users. Affected devices, which were considered premium at the time, will now be out of support as they will no longer be able to run the latest versions of the app.
The most prominent mobile phones that will remain without WhatsApp:
- iPhone 5 and iPhone 5c: These are two popular Apple models that will no longer be able to run the app due to incompatibility with iOS 12.
- HTC One X: One of the Android models that made a trend but is now outdated.
- Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note II: It was one of the best-selling products of the Galaxy line and no longer supports the latest updates.
- Samsung Galaxy Ace 3: Known for its accessibility, this device will not be able to access WhatsApp forever.
- LG Nexus 4: Part of the collaboration between Google and LG, it is now incompatible with the latest versions.
- Sony Xperia Z: Known for its distinctive design and disastrous battery failure, it is also on the list of discontinued mobile phones.
- Moto G (1st generation): One of the first models in Motorola's budget line.
- Nokia Lumia 920: One of the last remnants of Windows Phone, which is no longer compatible with the app, fortunately for its users.
- Other mobile phones that also ran out of WhatsApp service
In addition to the best-selling products mentioned, there are other models that will also not be supported by the popular instant messaging application. These devices from brands such as Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony, Huawei, Nokia, and ZTE will also not be able to use WhatsApp after December 2024.
- HTC : One X+, Desire 500, Desire 601
- Samsung : S4 Mini
- LG : Moto G (1st generation) and Droid Razr HD and Moto E (1st generation)
Motorola: Moto G (1st generation), Droid Razr HD, and Moto E (1st generation).
Sony: Xperia SP, Xperia V, Xperia T.
- Huawei : Ascend Y300 and Ascend P6
Nokia: Lumia 1020.
- Why does WhatsApp stop working on some phones?
WhatsApp frequently updates its platform to incorporate new features, improve security, and ensure optimal performance. However, these developments are often incompatible with older devices that are no longer supported by their manufacturers or do not have updated operating systems and require extraordinary effort to remain compatible.