WhatsApp has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here
1 year, 11 months ago

WhatsApp has stopped working on these 49 smartphones: Full list here

Live Mint  

Meta-owned instant messaging platform WhatsApp has ended support for old smartphones from Apple, Samsung, Huawei, LG and others from January 1, 2023. As mentioned above, the list includes devices from different smartphone brands including Apple, Samsung, LG and Huawei. Here’s the full list of phones that no longer support WhatsApp - Apple iPhone 5 - Apple iPhone 5c - Archos 53 Platinum - Grand S Flex ZTE - Grand X Quad V987 ZTE - HTC Desire 500 - Huawei Ascend D - Huawei Ascend D1 - Huawei Ascend D2 - Huawei Ascend G740 - Huawei Ascend Mate - Huawei Ascend P1 - Quad XL - Lenovo A820 - LG Enact - LG Lucid 2 - LG Optimus 4X HD - LG Optimus F3 - LG Optimus F3Q - LG Optimus F5 - LG Optimus F6 - LG Optimus F7 - LG Optimus L2 II - LG Optimus L3 II - LG Optimus L3 II Dual - LG Optimus L4 II - LG Optimus L4 II Dual - LG Optimus L5 - LG Optimus L5 Dual - LG Optimus L5 II - LG Optimus L7 - LG Optimus L7 I - LG Optimus L7 II Dual - LG Optimus Nitro HD - Memo ZTE V956 - Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 - Samsung Galaxy Core - Samsung Galaxy S2 - Samsung Galaxy S3 mini - Samsung Galaxy Trend II - Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite - Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 - Sony Xperia Arc S - Sony Xperia miro - Sony Xperia Neo L - Wiko Cink Five - Wiko Darknight ZT Milestone Alert! Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing news website in the world 🌏 3.6 Crore Indians visited in a single day choosing us as India's undisputed platform for General Election Results.

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WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?
1 day, 16 hours ago

WhatsApp to stop working on older Android devices from 2025. Will your phone still be compatible?

Live Mint  

WhatsApp has decided to end support for older Android devices from 2025. The new change would mean that people using older Android models would need to upgrade their phones in order to continue using the personal messaging app. WhatsApp is ending support for older Android devices because the hardware on these older devices is not capable of supporting the new …

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List
2 weeks, 6 days ago

WhatsApp to Stop-supporting THESE iPhones models by May 2025: List

India TV News  

WhatsApp, a Meta-owned social media platform has announced that it will discontinue support for certain older iPhone models starting May 5, 2025. iPhones unable to upgrade beyond iOS 12.5.7, including the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus, will lose access to the messaging platform. These older devices, released nearly a decade ago, cannot support the advanced technologies required …

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list
3 weeks, 1 day ago

WhatsApp to end support for older iPhones in May 2025; check the full list

Live Mint  

Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly set to discontinue support for older iPhone models from May 2025, signalling a major shift for users of devices such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. This move will affect devices that are unable to update beyond iOS 12.5.7, the last software version available for these older iPhones. Users on these models …

WhatsApp will soon end support for iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and more: All details here
3 weeks, 1 day ago

WhatsApp will soon end support for iPhone 6, iPhone 5s and more: All details here

India Today  

WhatsApp has become the most popular messaging application in India for the last decade. WhatsApp has made efforts to ensure compatibility with a wide variety of iOS versions, allowing users on different iPhone models to continue using the app without issues. However, to stay aligned with the latest technological advancements and enhance the overall user experience, WhatsApp is now considering …

WhatsApp stops working on these 25 devices - Is your phone on the list? Check now
1 year, 2 months ago

WhatsApp stops working on these 25 devices - Is your phone on the list? Check now

India TV News  

In a significant development, WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app owned by Meta, has officially halted its services for many users with older smartphones. As of October 24, WhatsApp will no longer work for those individuals using smartphones running on Android OS 5.0 or earlier versions, and for iPhone users, their devices must be running iOS 12 or later to …

These older iPhone variants will not support WhatsApp after Oct 24: Know-why?
2 years, 2 months ago

These older iPhone variants will not support WhatsApp after Oct 24: Know-why?

India TV News  

If you are an iPhone user and using some older variant- then there is bad news at the edge. It has been reported that in the coming days, if you are using an older variant of iPhone, then WhatsApp might not work on the platform. Hence, an immediate upgrade latest version of iOS, if you are willing to have access …

WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhone models post Diwali: Report
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp will stop working on these iPhone models post Diwali: Report

Hindustan Times  

WhatsApp is one of the most popular platform for online communication. However according to a report from Live Mint, WhatsApp will not work in some of the iPhone models running on older operating system post Diwali. iPhone users will need iOS 12 or a newer version of the operating system to continue using WhatsApp A recent update from Apple states …

WhatsApp will stop working on older iPhones after Diwali, check if your phone is on the list
2 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp will stop working on older iPhones after Diwali, check if your phone is on the list

India Today  

Are you using an old iPhone or is your phone running on an older version of iOS? According to a recent update from Apple, iPhone running on iOS 10 and iOS 11 devices will stop supporting WhatsApp from October 24. WhatsApp has also started to notify iPhone users that the app will no longer run-on iOS 10 or iOS 11. …

Whatsapp to stop working on some older iOS devices
2 years, 3 months ago

Whatsapp to stop working on some older iOS devices

Firstpost  

Users of some older iOS devices will no longer be able to support WhatsApp from October. The instant messaging app has said that it will be dropping support for iOS 11 and 10 unless devices update to newer software. Many older Apple devices aren’t able to upgrade to the latest firmware due to their old age. With WhatsApp’s recent flurry …

WhatsApp to end support for these iOS users. Check your compatibility
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp to end support for these iOS users. Check your compatibility

Live Mint  

WhatsApp is planning to drop support for iOS 10, iOS 11, iPhone 5, and iPhone 5C over the coming months. After this update many of the WhatsApp in-app features may not be available to the iPhone users across the world, only those who are still using the dated iOS versions. Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C are not compatible with …

WhatsApp for Business gets multi-device support, Cloud API and more
2 years, 7 months ago

WhatsApp for Business gets multi-device support, Cloud API and more

India Today  

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company is opening WhatsApp to any business of any size around the world with WhatsApp Cloud API. "Today, I am excited to announce that we're opening WhatsApp to any business of any size around the world with WhatsApp Cloud API," said Zuckerberg. Zuckerberg announced that now any business, irrespective of its scale and …

These 5 Features Are Coming To WhatsApp For Your Smartphone In 2022: All Details
2 years, 8 months ago

These 5 Features Are Coming To WhatsApp For Your Smartphone In 2022: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp has officially confirmed that five new features are rolling out for smartphone users in 2022. The new features allow better file sharing, improve the ability for multiple people to attend audio calls and more power given to the WhatsApp Group admins. In total, WhatsApp is getting five new features this year, and here are the details and use of …

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones From March 31: All Details
2 years, 8 months ago

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These Phones From March 31: All Details

News 18  

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app with billions of daily active users from across the globe. And WhatsApp is making it clear that any phone running these Android, iOS or KaiOS versions will not be able to use the messaging app from March 31 onwards, which is just a few days away. WhatsApp Will Not Work On These Phones …

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature
2 years, 9 months ago

WhatsApp starts rolling out stable version of multi-device feature

India Today  

About eight months ago, WhatsApp offered early access to multi-device support on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS. The multi-device feature lets users access four devices at the same time. WhatsApp had previously revealed that ever since it had rolled out the beta version of the multi-device feature, it had witnessed an increase in people accessing"the feature directly through the …

WhatsApp Won’t Work On Some Android Phones, iPhones From Nov 1. Is Your Device Compatible?
3 years, 1 month ago

WhatsApp Won’t Work On Some Android Phones, iPhones From Nov 1. Is Your Device Compatible?

ABP News  

New Delhi: Facebook-owned messaging platform WhatsApp will not work on some Android smartphones, and also a few iPhone models, from November 1. WhatsApp will stop supporting systems running on Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, iOS 9, and KaiOS 2.5.0, starting November 1, according to information shared on the platform’s FAQ section. WhatsApp says it will provide support for Android devices …

WhatsApp is going stop working on these old phones Samsung and Apple
3 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp is going stop working on these old phones Samsung and Apple

India Today  

WhatsApp, the most popular messaging application used daily by hundreds of millions of people will stop working for certain old phones. Come 1st of November the instant messaging application will stop working on certain types of Android and iOS mobile phones, something that will undoubtedly affect millions of people. Here is a complete list of smartphones that will no longer …

WhatsApp rolls out multi-device support for limited beta users: Here's how it works
3 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp rolls out multi-device support for limited beta users: Here's how it works

India TV News  

WhatsApp is currently one of the most popular cross-platform messaging applications and it has been able to gain that popularity with the help of the features that it continues to add to the platform. As many WhatsApp users have requested, the multi-device feature will finally let users access the messaging platform on their phone and up to four other non-phone …

Early Version of WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Could Be Limited to One Phone Per Account
3 years, 6 months ago

Early Version of WhatsApp Multi-Device Support Could Be Limited to One Phone Per Account

News 18  

WhatsApp recently confirmed the development of multi-device support along with improved disappearing message and a new view once feature. So far, we know that the feature would essentially enable users to access WhatsApp on different devices such as laptop or tablets without the access to the main app on the smartphone. However, a new development spotted by WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo …

WhatsApp multi-device feature: Beta version to support 4 devices, one phone
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp multi-device feature: Beta version to support 4 devices, one phone

Live Mint  

WhatsApp multi-deivce support is expected to roll out to Beta version of the application very soon. A recent screenshot of WhatsApp multi-device support was shared by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks features on the beta version. View Full Image Screengrab of the feature Additionally, WhatsApp also posted some pointers regarding the new feature. Livemint tops charts as the fastest growing …

WhatsApp voice calling is now available on KaiOS feature phones including JioPhone, Nokia 8110 4G and more
3 years, 6 months ago

WhatsApp voice calling is now available on KaiOS feature phones including JioPhone, Nokia 8110 4G and more

Firstpost  

It is available on feature phones that run on KaiOS, has 512 GB of RAM and the latest WhatsApp version 2.2110.41. The messaging app has joined hands with KaiOS Technologies to allow people to make internet-based voice calls on their KaiOS-based feature phones worldwide. WhatsApp calling is available on feature phones that run on KaiOS, has 512 GB of RAM …

Latest WhatsApp Beta Gives Sneak Peek At Multi-Device And Confirms WhatsApp Calls On Desktop Apps
3 years, 11 months ago

Latest WhatsApp Beta Gives Sneak Peek At Multi-Device And Confirms WhatsApp Calls On Desktop Apps

News 18  

After rolling out exciting feature after exciting feature all through last year, the developers at WhatsApp show no signs of slowing down. While the former beta version for WhatsApp for Android introduced the multi-device support, the quick subsequent version added a new user interface for your linked devices. The good folks over at WABetaInfo clarify that multi-device support now shows …

Do Not Panic, WhatsApp On Your Phone Will Work As Usual If It Matches These Conditions
3 years, 11 months ago

Do Not Panic, WhatsApp On Your Phone Will Work As Usual If It Matches These Conditions

News 18  

WhatsApp usually ends support for older iOS and Android smartphones at the end of each calendar year – and this year, several reports are indicating the same. However, the company’s support page clearly highlights that users are recommended to have at least iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 to enjoy its messaging app. Several reports; however, are claiming that WhatsApp will …

WhatsApp support for old phones not changing, phones supported now will still work on Jan 1, 2021
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp support for old phones not changing, phones supported now will still work on Jan 1, 2021

India Today  

Of late, there are a number of reports saying that WhatsApp will stop working on some old phones, or rather very old phones, from January 1, 2021. India Today Tech also wrote about it WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones and Android devices from January 1, here is the list, and we also clarified that most users will not …

WhatsApp May Be Figuring Out How It Will Handle Calls for Multiple Device Support
3 years, 11 months ago

WhatsApp May Be Figuring Out How It Will Handle Calls for Multiple Device Support

News 18  

Currently, Facebook-owned WhatsApp messenger only supports once device at a time. Since multiple device setup is a complicated feature to implement, given how WhatsApp works, the messaging platform seems to be testing how calls will be handled when multiple devices will be supported on the instant messaging platform. Folks at WABetaInfo said that WhatsApp is currently testing calls when the …

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These iPhones And Android Phones In A Few Days
4 years ago

WhatsApp Will Stop Working On These iPhones And Android Phones In A Few Days

News 18  

With the year 2020 coming to a much awaited close, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp will also end support on some old Android and iOS smartphones as we head into the new year. It is expected that WhatsApp will stop working on smartphones that are not running on at least iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 operating systems. There may …

WhatsApp will stop working on old phones from Jan 1, but your phone is probably fine
4 years ago

WhatsApp will stop working on old phones from Jan 1, but your phone is probably fine

India Today  

With 2020, WhatsApp support for some Android and iPhones will also come to an end. As per reports, WhatsApp will not be available on devices that are not running iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 operating systems starting January 2021. UPDATE: WhatsApp support for old phones not changing, phones supported now will still work on Jan 1, 2021 Now there are …

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These iPhones and Android Phones In 2021
4 years ago

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These iPhones and Android Phones In 2021

News 18  

With the year 2020 coming to a close, Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp is also said to end support on some old Android and iOS smartphones. It is being said that the Facebook-owned messaging app will stop working on smartphones that are not running on at least iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 operating systems. WhatsApp’s support page recommends users to use …

WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones and Android devices from January 1, here is the list
4 years ago

WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones and Android devices from January 1, here is the list

India Today  

Come 2021, WhatsApp will end support for some iPhones and Android devices. Now do not fret already, the messaging app will stop working on older iPhones and Android devices and not the new phones. If reports are to be trusted, WhatsApp will not function on devices that are not running iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3 operating systems. WhatsApp had partnered …

WhatsApp Messenger Will Stop Working on These Android and iOS Phones From 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

WhatsApp Messenger Will Stop Working on These Android and iOS Phones From 2021

News 18  

WhatsApp is the most widely used messaging service in India. However, amid those updates few users with outdated smartphones often lose access to the popular messaging app as their phones stop supporting WhatsApp due to outdated software and at times, outdated hardware. Due to this problem, some people every year lose access to WhatsApp as the app demands certain software …

WhatsApp to soon release multi-device support, expiring media and other features
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp to soon release multi-device support, expiring media and other features

India Today  

WhatsApp could soon bring the two most-awaited features for its users. As per the latest reports, the multi-device support feature has reached the final stage of testing and it could soon be fit for a release whereas the other feature also called Expiring Media or self-destructing messages has also been released for the beta testers. You won’t need an Internet …

WhatsApp Multi Device Support Coming Sooner Than You Think; WhatsApp Beta Users Get The First Bite
4 years, 3 months ago

WhatsApp Multi Device Support Coming Sooner Than You Think; WhatsApp Beta Users Get The First Bite

News 18  

Yes, your apprehension is understandable. However, now it finally seems that the multi device feature for WhatsApp is in the final stages of testing and could very well be ready for a WhatsApp Beta version rollout in the coming weeks. The multi-device support will allow WhatsApp users to log in with the same WhatsApp account on as many as four …

WhatsApp Not Working? Popular Chat App Facing Irregular Outages Globally, Says Report
4 years, 4 months ago

WhatsApp Not Working? Popular Chat App Facing Irregular Outages Globally, Says Report

News 18  

WhatsApp messages not going through can be an incredibly frustrating affair, and according to reports, WhatsApp users around the world may have faced irregular and inconsistent outages from the popular chat application, all through yesterday, August 20. Any downtime for WhatsApp becomes a much discussed matter across social media, given the app’s sheer popularity across the world. WhatsApp’s latest outage …

WhatsApp suffers a global outage, users report issues with sending and receiving messages
4 years, 5 months ago

WhatsApp suffers a global outage, users report issues with sending and receiving messages

Firstpost  

Many of the over 1.5 billion WhatsApp users, both on Android and iOS, were unable to log into the app. Messaging app WhatsApp saw an outage in India and across the world in the early hours of Wednesday with thousands of users reporting glitches in the popular end to end encrypted application. On various social media including Twitter, users took …

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