O WhatsApp will stop working on 35 smartphones from this Wednesday (1st). The list includes models with the Android operating system, such as Motorola, Lenovo, Huawei, Xiaomi, LG, Sony and Samsung, as well as some iPhones (iOS system).
Anyone who has any of the phones on this list should provide a backup of the messages to ensure they are not lost, or migrate them to a new model.
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When WhatsApp is no longer compatible with a version of an operating system, users lose benefits such as updates, system fixes and technical support in general, which compromises the functioning of the app on the device.
Meta, the company responsible for WhatsApp, highlights that decision aims to improve the safety and efficiency of the toolwhich requires adaptation to the technical capabilities that only more modern devices can offer.
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In total, 35 models will no longer support the app. See which ones:
Samsung
Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE, Galaxy Ace Plus, Galaxy Core, Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+, Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE, Galaxy S4 Zoom, Galaxy S4 Active, Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos, Galaxy S 19500, Galaxy Grand, Galaxy S3 Mini VE , Galaxy S4 mini I9190 and Galaxy Express 2.
iPhone
iPhone 6S, iPhone SE, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 5 and iPhone 6.
Motorola
Moto X and Moto G
Lenovo
Lenovo S890, Lenovo A858T, Lenovo 46600 and Lenovo P70.
Huawei
Ascend P6 S, Ascend G525, Huawei GX1s, Huawei C199 and Huawei Y625.
LG
Optimus 4X HD P880, Optimus L7, Optimus G Pro and Optimus G.
Sony
Xperia Z1 and Xperia E3.
