WhatsApp has stopped working on millions of smartphones

From October 24, 2023 on, Meta* Corporation (recognized in Russia as extremist and banned) will stop supporting outdated Android versions for popular messenger WhatsApp.

WhatsApp indicates that today’s discontinuation of support will only affect Android devices up to version 5.0, simply put, all versions of Android 4, including 4.4 KitKat, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Until today, WhatsApp supported devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (2012 OS version) and newer.

«Starting October 24, 2023, only Android OS version 5.0 and higher»— WhatsApp support will be supported.

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As for the iPhone, the support information on WhatsApp’s website hasn’t changed – it requires iOS 12 or newer.

So, among the devices that have lost support are the following models:

The following models are among the devices that have lost support.

• Samsung Galaxy Note2;
• Samsung Galaxy S2;
• Samsung Galaxy Nexus;
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1;
• HTC One;
• HTC Desire HD;
• HTC Sensation;
• LG Optimus 2X;
• Nexus 7;
• LG Optimus G Pro;
• HTC One;
• Sony Xperia Z;
• Sony Xperia S2;
• Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc3;
• Motorola Xoom;
• Motorola Droid Razr;

* Belongs to Meta, it is recognized as an extremist organization in the Russian Federation and its activities are banned.