WhatsApp Discontinues Support for 19 Smartphones Including Samsung, HTC and LG

WhatsApp, the widely used messaging application owned by Meta, has discontinued support for older smartphone models.

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The decision aims to enhance security and performance by focusing on devices capable of supporting the latest features and updates.

The following Android smartphones, primarily running Android 4.4 KitKat or earlier, will no longer receive WhatsApp updates:

Samsung:

Galaxy S3

Galaxy Note 2

Galaxy Ace 3

Galaxy S4 Mini

HTC:

One X

One X+

Desire 500

Desire 601

LG:

Optimus G

Nexus 4

G2 Mini

L90

Sony:

Xperia Z

Xperia SP

Xperia T

Xperia V

Motorola:

Moto G (1st Generation)

Razr HD