New Delhi: WhatsApp will reportedly stop working on a few smartphones after days starting from November 1, 2021. The messaging app’s parent company Facebook had announced the termination of WhatsApp’s services from select devices last month. 


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The reason behind the termination of services on such smartphones is that WhatsApp will no longer support older versions of Android and iOS to ensure that the app’s safety and user privacy is maintained. 


According to WhatsApp, users with smartphones supporting Android OS 4.1 and iOS 10 and above will continue using the app without any hiccups. However, those using smartphones with older operating systems are all set to lose access to WhatsApp. 


WhatsApp users can also head to the WhatsApp FAQ section to check the list of operating systems that won’t be able to run WhatsApp from November 1, 2021. These operating systems include Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, iOS 9, and KaiOS 2.5.0. Also Read: All indicators pointing towards sharp economic recovery: Piyush Goyal


Some of the smartphones include Samsung, LG, ZTE, Huawei, Sony, Alcatel, and other devices. If you’re not sure what Android version is running on your smartphone, then you can head to the smartphone’s Settings. Also Read: IRCTC Shimla, Manali Package: Visit Himachal Pradesh with Indian Railways, check fare, itinerary


In the Settings section, you can check the Android version. Meanwhile, here’s the full list of smartphones on which WhatsApp will stop working starting from November 1:


Apple


iPhone 6S


iPhone 6S Plus


Apple iPhone SE


Samsung


Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite


Galaxy SII


Galaxy Trend II


Galaxy S3 mini


Galaxy core


Galaxy xcover 2


Galaxy ace 2


LG


LG Lucid 2


Optimus L5 double


Optimus L4 II Double


Optimus F3Q


Optimus f7


Optimus f5


Optimus L3 II Double


Optimus f5


Optimus L5


Optimus L5 II


Optimus L3 II


Optimus L7


Optimus L7 II Double


Optimus L7 II


Optimus f6


Enact


Optimus f3


Optimus L4 II


Optimus L2 II


Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD


ZTE


ZTE Grand S Flex


Grand X Quad V987


ZTE V956


Big memo


Huawei


Huawei Ascend G740


Ascend D Quad XL


Mate Ascension


Go up P1 S


Go up D2


Ascension D1 Quad XL