As of November 1, 2021, 44 mobile phones (HP) will be blocked by WhatsApp. Try to check in the following list below whether the device you are using is included in it.
This blocking is because the operating system used by the 43 cellphones is outdated. So that WhatsApp no longer provides support that makes new services and features unusable by users.
The Facebook-owned messaging company said they wanted to provide the best experience for users. And the decision has been conveyed by WhastAppo since a few months ago on its website.
"WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running OS 4.0.4 and earlier on November 1, 2021. Please switch to a supported device or save your chat history before that date," WhatsApp wrote on the Android FAQ page.
"WhatsApp for iPhone requires iOS 10 or later. For the best experience, we recommend that you use the latest version of iOS available for your phone," says WhatsApp on the iPhone FAQ page.
So WhatsApp requires that the cellphone is running Android 4.1 or later, and iOS 10 or later. Currently, there are 44 cellphones that have not been monitored to get the update.
List of 43 cellphones that will be blocked by WhatsApp as of November 1, 2021
Samsung
Galaxy Trend Lite
Galaxy Trend II
Galaxy SII
Galaxy S3 mini
Galaxy Xcover 2
Galaxy Core
Galaxy Ace 2
LG
Lucid 2
Optimus F7
Optimus F5
Optimus L3 II Dual
Optimus F5
Optimus L5
Optimus L5 II
Optimus L5 Dual
Optimus L3 II
Optimus L7
Optimus L7 II Dual
Optimus L7 II
Optimus F6, Enact
Optimus L4 II Dual
Optimus F3
Optimus L4 II
Optimus L2 II
Optimus Nitro HD
Optimus 4X HD
Optimus F3Q.
ZTE
Grand S Flex
ZTE V956
Grand X Quad V987
Grand Memo
Sony
Xperia Miro Sony
Xperia Neo L
Xperia Arc S
Alcatel
One Touch Evo 7
Huawei
Ascend G740
Ascend Mate
Ascend D Quad XL
Ascend D1 Quad XL
Ascend P1 S
Ascend D2
Other Android Phones
Archos 53 Platinum
HTC Desire 500
Caterpillar Cat B15
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
Lenovo A820
UMi X2
Faea F1
THL W8
iPhone
Phone SE
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
Is your cellphone in the list above? If not, don't be happy. Even though it is not included in the list, the device you are using can also be threatened with being blocked by WhatsApp if it does not meet the conditions that have been set. Here's how to check it.
How to find out the HP OS version:
For iPhone users, go to Settings > General > About, see the iOS version.
Android users can go to Settings and then About Phone (usually at the bottom). Then see which Android version is running
Well make sure an Android running OS 4.1 and up, and an iPhone running iOS 10 and up