Time to upgrade: WhatsApp will stop working on these 49 phones

WhatsApp frequently updates its messaging app, and occasionally, older devices can no longer keep pace with the latest features.

As a result, the popular messaging platform will cease functioning on 49 devices, starting form 31 December.

WhatsApp leaving older phones

Among the devices losing support are two iPhone models and numerous older Android smartphones. While these devices date back a few years, many users may still be using them.

Unfortunately, after 31 December, WhatsApp will no longer be available on these devices.

Full list

To help users determine if their device is affected, we’ve compiled an alphabetical list of the 49 devices losing WhatsApp support:

If your device is on this list, you will need to upgrade to a newer model to continue using WhatsApp.