WhatsApp recently announced that it will stop support for smartphones running Android OS version 4.1 and older after October 24. This means that WhatsApp will not work on these smartphones.
WhatsApp brings new updates to improve user experience, privacy and security. All WhatsApp versions including Android, iOS and Web receive new system updates almost every month. However, with new updates for new operating systems, WhatsApp also removes support for older or outdated operating systems.
This allows the company to focus on developing new technologies and providing the most secure and up-to-date experience to users. WhatsApp recently announced that it will stop support for smartphones running Android OS version 4.1 and older after October 24. This means that WhatsApp will not work on these smartphones.
WhatsApp will not work in these Android phones
- Nexus 7 (upgradable to Android 4.2)
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2
- HTC One
- Sony Xperia Z
- LG Optimus G Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S2
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus
- HTC Sensation
- Motorola Droid Razr
- Sony Xperia S2
- Motorola Xoom
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
- Asus Eee Pad Transformer
- Acer Iconia Tab A5003
- Samsung Galaxy S
- HTC Desire HD
- LG Optimus 2X
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc3
If you have one of the phones on the list, you should consider upgrading it. Older phones often don’t have support for new apps and security updates. This may make your phone insecure and less convenient to use.
check like this
If you don’t know whether your smartphone runs on Android OS version 4.1 and older, you can check by going to the Settings menu on your device. Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information. Your Android version will be listed under the ‘Version’ category.