People who use certain Apple and Android smartphones are no longer able to access WhatsApp after the Meta owned firm removed support on older devices.
From November 1, users of these devices will no longer be able to send messages, photos and videos or access groups and make video calls.
WhatsApp has said it has removed support for smartphones still running Android 4.0.4 or earlier and as well as iPhones with iOS 9 or earlier installed.
A full list of the affected devices can be found below.
The only way for people who use these devices to continue using WhatsApp is to upgrade their phone.
If you do decide to upgrade your phone, make sure you save your chat history before you make the switch.
In WhatsApp, there is an option to export chat history and send it as an email attachment. You will then be able to re-import it once you have a new device. Check in the settings of WhatsApp as it will likely differ depending on the smartphone.
In addition, if you use a newer model smartphone than the listed below but still run Android 4.0.4 or earlier or iOS 9 or earlier then you need to update your operating system to a newer version in order to be able to continue using WhatsApp.
- iPhone
iPhone SE
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus - Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
Galaxy Trend II
Galaxy SII
Galaxy S3 mini
Galaxy Xcover 2
Galaxy Core
Galaxy Ace 2 - LG
Lucid 2
LG Optimus F7
LG Optimus F5
Optimus L3 II Dual
Optimus F5
Optimus L5
Optimus L5 II
Optimus L5 Dual
Optimus L3 II
Optimus L7
Optimus L7 II Dual
Optimus L7 II
Optimus F6, Enact
Optimus L4 II Dual
Optimus F3
Optimus L4 II
Optimus L2 II
Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD
Optimus F3Q - Huawei
Ascend G740
Ascend Mate
Ascend D Quad XL
Ascend D1 Quad XL
Ascend P1 S
Ascend D2 - Sony
Xperia Miro
Sony Xperia Neo L
Xperia Arc S
ZTE
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE V956
Grand X Quad V987
ZTE Grand Memo - Others
The Alcatel One Touch Evo 7
Archos 53 Platinum
HTC Desire 500
Caterpillar Cat B15
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
Lenovo A820
UMi X2
Faea F1
THL W8
