Attention! WhatsApp will stop working on some Android phones tomorrow: Is your device on the list?

WhatsApp has previously updated the supported platform requirements for Android devices, which means that the Meta-owned instant messaging platform will no longer work on some Android phones beginning January 1. Therefore, if WhatsApp is your main method of communication with friends, coworkers, and family, you should read the following explanation of WhatsApp’s decisions:

Meta regularly releases updates for the application to improve security, privacy, and user experience. As a result, older smartphones eventually become obsolete due to their outdated operating systems. According to WhatsApp’s support page, the application will no longer be available on smartphones running Android KitKat or earlier OS versions from tomorrow. 

List of unsupported devices 

The list includes smartphones from popular brands including Samsung, Motorola, LG and Sony. Check the full list below. 

–Samsung Galaxy S3,

–Motorola Moto G,

–HTC One X

–Sony Xperia Z.

–Samsung Galaxy S3

–Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini

–Motorola Moto G (1st Gen)

–Motorola Razr HD

–Moto E 2014

–HTC One X

–HTC One X+

–HTCDesire 500

–HTCDesire 601

–LG Optimus G

–LG Nexus 4

–LG G2 Mini

–LG L90

–Sony Xperia Z

–Sony Xperia SP

–Sony Xperia

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If your device appears on the list, you should immediately check for any pending software updates. Otherwise, the only option is to buy a new phone that runs the latest version of Android. 

It is recommended that users of the devices listed above create a backup of their chats so that when changing devices, they do not lose any data, including media files, documents, and so on. To do so, users must follow these steps: WhatsApp > Settings > Tap Chats > Chat Backup.