WhatsApp will stop working on some smartphones starting June 1

WhatsApp should no longer work on certain devices on June 1: Apple, Samsung, Huawei and many others are affected. The list has been updated. revealed.

Having become one of the most popular instant messaging applications in the world, WhatsApp has millions of users worldwide. across the world and continues to win. Its services appeal with their number of functionalities, especially as they are regularly subject to frequent use. additions or improvements. The latest one does not date back so far since WhatsApp deployed a redesign of its interface around ten days ago. Darker colors, new buttons and a navigation bar at the bottom are among the changes that the messaging service hopes to offer soon. its users.

However, these updates Today have a price and some smartphones will soon no longer be able to benefit from the application. ;#39;&agrav; because of his bets à Today, WhatsApp is no longer compatible with older smartphones. The application often warns users of a sudden interruption of service due to the renewal of these multiple options. For this year, the decision has been made: certain Android and iOS operating systems will no longer be compatible with the use of the famous app. The instant messaging service will no longer be available on devices considered too old.

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If you are wondering why the application will no longer work on your smartphone, there is indeed an explanation. that. WhatsApp aims to improve privacy of these users by incorporating revisions in terms of security, performance and compatibility. with recent devices. Some older devices may not be able to update the device. to support any changes made by the messaging service. Here is the list of affected phones:

• iPhone: iPhone 6S, iPhone SE, iPhone 6S Plus.
• Samsung::Samsung Galaxy Core, Samsung Tendance Lite, Samsung Galaxy Ace 2, mini-Samsung Galaxy, Samsung Galaxy Tendance 2.
• LG : LG Optimus L3 II, Double LG Optimus L5II, LG Optimus F5, LG Optimus L3 II, LG Optimus L7II, LG Optimus L5 dual, LG Optimus L7 dual, LG Optimus F3,  LG Optimus F3Q, LG Optimus L2II, LG Optimus L4 II, LG Optimus F6, LG Adopter, LG Lucide 2, LG Optimus F7.
• Huawei: Huawei Ascend Mate, Huawei Ascend G740, Huawei Ascend D2 .
• Other models: SonyXperia M, Lenovo A820,  ZTE V956 – UMI  Arcos 53 Platinum.

WhatsApp is suspending its services on the phones on this list until now. from June 1, 2024. If you have one of the smartphones mentioned, there are still alternatives to avoid avoiding ' be cut. First of all, you can put ' update the operating system of your smartphone in order to extend the duration of use of the instant messaging service. If this alternative does not work, it is recommended to do so. to plan on purchasing a model of mobile phone compatible with recent versions of the application.