WhatsApp stopped working on millions of Android phones and iPhones today.

WhatsApp stopped working on millions of Android phones and iPhones today.

The WhatsApp application will stop working on some older Android phones and iPhones as of today, October 24, 2023, and according to the platform, the application wants to focus on developing new features for users on newer versions of the operating system, in addition to taking advantage of the latest security features and technological advances, according to the “Metro” newspaper . ".

List of devices that will not support WhatsApp.

• 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
• Motorola Droid Razr
• Sony Xperia S2
• Motorola Showroom
• Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
• Asus Eee Pad Adapter
• Acer Iconia Tab A5003
• HTC Desire HD
• LG Optimus 2X
• Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc3

WhatsApp informed users to upgrade their devices to continue using the application before ending support, but after October 24, WhatsApp developers will stop providing technical support and updates, which means that the device’s operating system will no longer receive automatic updates, patches, security fixes, bug fixes, or new features .  

If updates are not received, the operating system will still work, but it will become an easier target for hackers and malware. Most of the phones that WhatsApp will not support are older models that are not widely used today .  

If you still own one of these phones, you should upgrade to a newer device because many apps, including WhatsApp, have stopped supporting older operating systems .