WhatsApp has made an important change to its messaging application, changing the minimum requirements for the application to work and receive security updates. As reported by the website CanalTech, WhatsApp has stopped receiving updates on a total of 35 mobile phones that have older versions of Google and Apple operating systems. The list includes models from Samsung, Motorola, Huawei, Sony, LG and also Apple, so we recommend that you check the list below to find out whether or not you should change your mobile device in order to continue using WhatsApp safely. As you can see on the official WhatsApp page, the company only recommends using the app if you have a device with Android 5.0 (or later) or an iPhone with iOS 12 (or later).

Samsung

Galaxy Ace Plus

Galaxy Core

Galaxy Express 2

Galaxy Grand

Galaxy Note 3 N9005 LTE

Galaxy Note 3 Neo LTE+

Galaxy S 19500

Galaxy S3 Mini VE

Galaxy S4 Active

Galaxy S4 mini I9190

Galaxy S4 mini I9192 Duos

Galaxy S4 mini I9195 LTE

Galaxy S4 Zoom

Motorola

Moto G

Moto X

Apple

iPhone 5

iPhone 6

iPhone 6S Plus

iPhone 6S

iPhone SE

Huawei

Ascend P6 S

Ascend G525

Huawei C199

Huawei GX1s

Huawei Y625

Lenovo

Lenovo 46600

Lenovo A858T

Lenovo P70

Lenovo S890

Sony

Xperia Z1

Xperia E3

LG

Optimus 4X HD P880

Optimus G

Optimus G Pro

Optimus L7

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