As we get closer to 2023, some older phone models will be phased out of software support. In WhatsApp’s case, older phones won’t be able to support WhatsApp anymore so do check it out below.
According to sources, a total of 47 old phones will drop out of WhatsApp support. There are over 20 LG phones, seven Samsung phones, two iPhones and many more on the list. WhatsApp will end the support for these devices right after 31 December 2022.
Looking at the list, we wouldn’t say we are too worried as all the devices listed below are quite “ancient”. Anyway, you may refer it to the list below.
- 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
- 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 II
- 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
If you happen to own any of the devices above, it’s time to get a brand new phone for 2023. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.