Big Update! WhatsApp support will end for selected Android phones after October 2023, Check is your phone in the list – WhatsApp will discontinue support for certain older Android phones and iPhones starting October 24, 2023, to focus on developing new features, security features, and technological advancements on the latest operating system versions.
WhatsApp support end for some Android Phones
List of smartphone devices which will not support WhatsApp, Which include some of the outdated smartphones and older Android smartphones:
Samsung Galaxy S2
Nexus 7
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
Archos 53 Platinum
Grand S Flex ZTE
Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
HTC Desire 500
Huawei Ascend D
Huawei Ascend D1
HTC One
Sony Xperia Z
LG Optimus G Pro
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
HTC Sensation
Motorola Droid Razr
Sony Xperia S2
Motorola Xoom
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Asus Eee Pad Transformer
Acer Iconia Tab A5003
Samsung Galaxy S
HTC Desire HD
LG Optimus 2X
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc3
WhatsApp is advising users to upgrade their devices before ending support on October 24, causing the OS to lose automatic updates, security fixes, and new features, making it vulnerable to hackers. source
WhatsApp Compatible Requirement
WhatsApp has updated its OS requirements for Android devices to support version 5.0 or higher, effective October 24, 2023. Existing devices not supporting version 5 must upgrade to meet eligibility requirements.