Are you among the people complaing that WhatsApp Android is not working on their smartphones? You are not alone as the latest purge affects both those using WhatsApp for Business and those on the personal app. In this article, we have compiled the list of phones that will not support WhatsApp in 2024.
WhatsApp do release major updates from time-to-time to ensure that users get the best security features, while also updating its software requirements for supported operating systems.
“Devices and software change often, so we regularly review what operating systems we support and make updates,” a WhatsApp page read. “Every year we look at which devices and software are the oldest and have the fewest users. These devices also might not have the latest security updates, or might lack the functionality required to run WhatsApp.
So which Android version does not support WhatsApp in 2024? According to the Meta-owned company, whatsApp supports any Android phone running Android OS 5.0 and newer. For iPhones, it is iOS 12 and newer, while JioPhones need to have KaiOS 2.5.0 and newer versions.
Why is WhatsApp not Working on My Phone?
If WhatsApp is not working on your old Android phone, consider updating to the latest OS from your phone manufacturer by going to your phone’s ‘Settings‘, locate ‘About Phone‘ and then update your Android OS to the latest version.
WhatsApp notes that before completely discontinuing support for a particular operating system, users are repeatedly notified through the WhatsApp app in advance, urging them to upgrade their smartphone.
WhatsApp Unsupported Devices in 2024
Which phones do not support WhatsApp again? We have compiled a complete list of smartphones from all the top Android manaufacturers that WhatsApp have booted from their support list.
Infinix:
- Infinix Zero 2
TECNO:
- TECNO-Y2
itel:
- Itel it1355
- Itel it1407
- Itel it1408
- Itel it1409
- Itel it1507
- Itel it1508 Plus
- Itel it1516 Plus
- Itel it1556
- Itel it1556 Plus
- Itel it1655
- Itel it1702
- Itel it1703
Samsung
WhatsApp no longer support these Samsung phones.
- Samsung Galaxy Note II
- Samsung Galaxy Note2
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
- Samsung Galaxy Tab
- Samsung Galaxy Tab3 7.0
- Samsung Galaxy Tab3 10.1
- Samsung Galaxy Tab3 VE 7.0
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3V 7.0
- Samsung Galaxy Tab4 7.0
- Samsung Galaxy Tab E
- Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4
- Samsung Galaxy Tap Pro 8.4
- Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
- Samsung Galaxy Mega2
- Samsung Galaxy Ace
- Samsung Galaxy Ace4
- Samsung Galaxy Ace4 Lite
- Samsung Galaxy Ace Style
- Samsung Galaxy Core
- Samsung Galaxy Core2
- Samsung Galaxy Core Max
- Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
- Samsung Galaxy Grand2
- Samsung Galaxy Grand-Max
- Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
- Samsung Galaxy Young2
- Samsung Galaxy Young2 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy K Zoom
- Samsung Galaxy E5
- Samsung Galaxy E7
- Samsung Galaxy J1
- Samsung Galaxy J1 Ace
- Samsung Galaxy Pocket2
- Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo
- Samsung Galaxy Star2 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy Pop
- Samsung Galaxy S Duos3
- Samsung Galaxy Avant
Xiaomi
WhatsApp no longer support these Xiaomi phones.
- Xiaomi Hong Mi
- Xiaomi HM 1SC
- Xiaomi HM 2LTE-SA
- Xiaomi HM 2LTE-CU
- Xiaomi HM 2LTE-CMCC
- Xiaomi HM 2A
- Xiaomi HM NOTE 1LTETD
- Xiaomi MI PAD
- Xiaomi HM NOTE 1W
Motorola
WhatsApp no longer works on these Motorola phones.
- Motorola Moto E (1st Gen)
- Motorola Droid Mini
- Motorola Droid Ultra
- Motorola Droid MAXX
- Motorola DROID RAZR M
- Motorola DROID RAZR HD
Lenovo:
WhatsApp no longer support these Motorola phones.
- Lenovo S920
- Lenovo S660
- Lenovo S820
- Lenovo S850
- Lenovo S860
- Lenovo S580
- Lenovo S930
- Lenovo S5000
- Lenovo S856
- Lenovo S898t+
- Lenovo S650
- Lenovo A938t
- Lenovo A916
- Lenovo A536
- Lenovo A3500
- Lenovo A7600
- Lenovo A319
- Lenovo A7-30
- Lenovo A3500
- Lenovo A936
- Lenovo A2860
- Lenovo A3300
- Lenovo A5500
- Lenovo A3900
- Lenovo A328
- Lenovo A606
- Lenovo A806
- Lenovo K30
- Lenovo P90
- Lenovo P780
- Lenovo B8080
- Lenovo B6000-F
- Lenovo Tab2A7
- Lenovo TAB A10-80HC
Sony:
WhatsApp no longer support these Sony smartphones.
- Sony Xperia E1
- Sony Xperia E1 dual
- Sony Xperia E3
- Sony Xperia E3 Dual
- Sony Xperia™ E4
- Sony Xperia™ E4 Dual
- Sony Xperia E4g
- Sony Xperia E4g Dual
- Sony Xperia Z
- Sony Xperia Z1
- Sony Xperia Z Ultra
- Sony Xperia J1 Compact
- Sony Xperia T3
- Sony Xperia A2
Huawei and Honor:
WhatsApp no longer works on Huawei and Honor phones.
- Huawei 荣耀畅玩4C
- Huawei Che2-L11
- Huawei H30-L02
- Huawei Y221-U03
- Huawei d-01G
- Huawei G7
- Huawei Y560-U02
- Huawei P7
- Huawei Y360
- Huawei H892L
- Huawei G620S-L02
- Huawei MT2-L01
- Huawei SC-UL10
- Huawei T1 10
- Huawei C8817D
- Huawei H891L
- Huawei MediaPad
- Huawei G620-A2
- Huawei Y336-U02
- Huawei Y520-U03
- Huawei Y625
- Huawei G620S-UL00
- Huawei Y550
- Huawei G620S-L03
- Huawei t1_8p0lte
- Huawei G620S-L01
- Huawei Y635-TL00
- Huawei Y540-U01
- Huawei Y536-A1
- Huawei CHC-U23
- Huawei G629-UL00
- Huawei MediaPad T1 8.0 Pro
- Huawei Hol-U19
- Huawei MediaPad T1 8.0 Pro
- Huawei G735-L03
- Huawei MediaPad 10 Link+
- Huawei G621-TL00M
- Huawei P6S-L04
- Huawei Y541-U02
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will Whatsapp work on Android 5.1.1.?
Yes, WhatsApp supports Android 5.1.1.
Is there support for WhatsApp on Android 4.4.2?
No, WhatsApp no longer supports Android versions below 5.0
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