WhatsApp to End Support for 49 Smartphone Models on December 31, 2022

 WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app, has announced that it will stop providing updates and eventually stop functioning on these devices from a variety of manufacturers, including Apple and Samsung.

While most of these devices are older models that are likely only used by a small number of individuals, it’s important to be aware of this change if you are one of the affected users.

What Does This Mean for Affected Users?

If your smartphone is on the list of unsupported models, you will no longer receive updates from WhatsApp, including new features and security patches. This means that your experience with the app may become outdated and potentially less secure over time. Eventually, the service will cease to function altogether on these devices.

While this may be inconvenient for those affected, it’s important to keep in mind that most smartphone users will not be affected by this change. The majority of the devices on the list are older models that are likely only used by a small number of people.

Full List of Unsupported Devices

Here is the complete list of smartphone models, first reported by GizChina, that WhatsApp will no longer support:

1. Apple iPhone 5
2. Apple iPhone 5c
3. Archos 53 Platinum
4. Grand S Flex ZTE
5. Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
6. HTC Desire 500
7. Huawei Ascend D
8. Huawei Ascend D1
9. Huawei Ascend D2
10. Huawei Ascend G740
11. Huawei Ascend Mate
12. Huawei Ascend P1
13. Lenovo A820
14. LG Enact
15. LG Lucid 2
16. LG Optimus 4X HD
17. LG Optimus F3
18. LG Optimus F3Q
19. LG Optimus F5
20. LG Optimus F6
21. LG Optimus F7
22. LG Optimus L2 II
23. LG Optimus L3 II
24. LG Optimus L3 II Dual
25. LG Optimus L4 II
26. LG Optimus L4 II Dual
27. LG Optimus L5
28. LG Optimus L5 Dual
29. LG Optimus L5 II
30. LG Optimus L7
31. LG Optimus L7 II
32. LG Optimus L7 II Dual
33. LG Optimus Nitro HD
34. Memo ZTE V956
35. Quad XL
36. Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
37. Samsung Galaxy Core
38. Samsung Galaxy S2
39. Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
40. Samsung Galaxy Trend II
41. Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
42. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
43. Sony Xperia Arc S
44. Sony Xperia miro
45. Sony Xperia Neo L
46. Wiko Cink Five
47. Wiko Darknight ZT

If your smartphone is on the list of unsupported devices, it’s time to consider upgrading to a newer model in order to continue using WhatsApp. While most smartphone users will not be affected by this change, it’s important to be aware of it if you are one of the few individuals using one of the older models on the list. Keep in mind that beyond December 31, you will no longer receive updates or security patches from WhatsApp, and eventually the service will stop functioning altogether on these devices.