Whatsapp Will Stop Working on These Smartphones in 2023

By December 31st, the messaging app Whatsapp will no longer be operational for over 49 devices for both iOS and Android. We have added a complete list of devices on which WhatsApp won’t work after Dec 31, 2022.

As technology advances, so too do the devices we use; older models become obsolete and new ones are released to replace them. Unfortunately, this means that WhatsApp will no longer be supported on those outdated versions.

With more than 2 billion users every month, Whatsapp is a leading instant-messaging app across the globe. India is its largest market yet with an impressive 500 million accounts!

By 2022, many iPhones and Androids will not be able to use Whatsapp. This list includes iPhone 6S, SE, and Samsung Galaxy models, as well as Sony Xperia M, HTC Desire 500, and LG Optimus F7. Don’t miss out on all the amazing features this special application offers – make sure your device is up-to-date!

This upgrade will have a massive effect on millions of WhatsApp users worldwide.

WhatsApp will not work on these iPhones after Dec 22

WhatsApp will no longer be available for iPhones running iOS 10 and 11, as well as the iPhone 5 and 5C models. This means that these users will not have access to this service anymore.

The instant-messaging app has made the decision to phase out operating systems that are no longer supported due to compatibility issues with upcoming features and functionalities.

WhatsApp is compatible with iOS 12 devices and up, yet the app advises users to update to the latest version of Apple’s operating system. Doing this ensures that all features available within WhatsApp will run smoothly across iPhones.

WhatsApp warns that these older devices could be missing the essential updates needed to protect against malicious activities or may not have adequate functionality required for WhatsApp’s use.

WhatsApp aims to notify users ahead of time and give out reminders so that they can upgrade their operating system before the app stops supporting it.

Not only even WhatsApp users in Brazil will be affected by this update as there are more than 100 million WhatsApp users, according to a report posted by Sproutweird.

Although the announcement does not specify whether this will affect other countries, including India, WhatsApp’s Indian support team has yet to clarify.

Full list of iPhones WhatsApp will stop working in 2023

• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5c
• Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
• Apple iPhone SE (32GB)
•  Apple iPhone 6S (64GB)
• Apple iPhone 6S Plus (128 GB)
• Apple iPhone 6S Plus (16GB)
• Apple iPhone 6S Plus (32GB)
• Apple iPhone 6S Plus (64GB)
• Apple iPhone SE (64GB)
• Apple iPhone 6S (128 GB)
• Apple iphone 6s (16gb)
• Apple iPhone 6S (32GB)

WhatsApp will drop support for these Android devices in 2023

As per WhatsApp supported devices page, All Android devices running an older version than 4.1 will no longer be able to receive support from the app. Users can either update their phone OS, which might be unlikely due to today’s busy lifestyle, or invest in a brand-new smartphone.

Full list of Android phones WhatsApp will stop working in 2023

• Archos 53 Platinum
• HTC Desire 500
• samsung galaxy trend lite
• Samsung Galaxy Trend II
• Mini Samsung Galaxy S3
• Caterpillar Cat B15
• Sony Xperia M
• THL W8
• zte grand x quad v987
• ZTE Grand Memo
• samsung galaxy ace 2
• LG Lucid 2
• LG Optimus F7
• LG Optimus L3 II Dual
• LG Optimus F5
• LG Optimus L5 II
• LG Optimus L5 II Dual
• LG Optimus L3 II
• LG Optimus L7 II Dual
• LG Optimus L7 II
• LG Optimus F6
• LG Act
• LG Optimus L4 II Dual
• LG Optimus F3
• LG Optimus L4 II
• LG Optimus L2 II
• LG Optimus F3Q
• vico sync five
• vico darkknight
• Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
• Huawei Ascend G740
• ZTE Grand S Flex
• Lenovo A820
• Huawei Ascend Mate
• ZTE V956 – UMI X2
• Huawei Ascend D2
• samsung galaxy core
• Faea F1

WhatsApp requires KaiOS 2.5.0 and later versions to work properly, making the JioPhone and JioPhone 2 an ideal choice for users looking to stay connected with friends on WhatsApp.