Find out which models will be without the popular WhatsApp messaging app this March, and what you can do if your cell phone has it. Don't be surprised, check if you are blacklisted.
From March 1, all smartphones running versions lower than Android 5.0 or iOS 12 will not be compatible with WhatsApp. So if you're in this situation, it's time to get to work and see what you need to do about it.
Last October, WhatsApp updated its support page to change the minimum technical requirements needed to use its messaging platform. As a result, many Android phones and iPhones that do not meet these requirements will not be compatible with the messaging app within days.
Many media The news is echoed by international organizations as a warning to users of the application.
WhatsApp: The app will not be available on these phones in March. Check the list!
Below, we present a list of 35 mobile phones that will not be compatible with WhatsApp from March 1. Currently, to use WhatsApp, you need to have a device running Android 5.0 or later or an iPhone running iOS 12 or later. From March 1, many mobile phones will no longer meet this requirement.
Smartphones that are no longer compatible with WhatsApp include:
Samsung: Samsung Galaxy Core, Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite, Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, Samsung Galaxy S3 mini, Samsung Galaxy Trend II and Samsung Galaxy X Cover 2
Apple: iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus
LG: LG Optimus L3 II Dual, LG Optimus L5 II, LG Optimus F5, LG Optimus L7II, LG Optimus L5 Dual, LG Optimus L7 Dual, LG Optimus F3, LG Optimus L3 II, LG Optimus F3Q, LG Optimus L2 II, LG Optimus L4 II, LG Optimus F6, LG Enact, LG Lucid 2 and LG Optimus F7
Huawei: Huawei Ascend Mate, Huawei Ascend G740 and Huawei Ascend D2
Sony: Sony Xperia M
Lenovo: Lenovo A820
ZTE: ZTE V956, ZTE Grand S Flex, ZTE Grand Memo
Other brands: Faea F1THL W8, Wiko Cink Five, Winko Darknight and Archos 53 Platinum
