WhatsApp ensures that as of November 1, 2021, it will block Android phones that have not or have not updated to the required operating system. Therefore, it is important to check the Android OS version on your cellphone so that you can still use the WhatsApp service.
"Starting November 1, 2021, WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running OS 4.0.4 and earlier. Please change to a supported device or save your chat history before that date," WhatsApp said on its official website.
WhatsApp requires Android phones to run OS 4.1 and above in order to continue to enjoy its services. In addition, the Android phone must be able to receive SMS or calls for the verification process (OTP code).
"We offer limited support for Android tablets with an active SIM card and do not support devices that only connect to a Wi-Fi network," the Facebook-owned messaging company said.
Now to check the Android OS version of your cellphone is quite easy. The steps are as follows:
1. Open Settings
2. Open About Phone, usually at the bottom of the menu
3. Then look at the Android OS version, make sure it's running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or later
List of 41 Android phones that will be blocked by WhatsApp
There are at least 41 Android phones that WhatsApp will block as of November 1st. The device is no longer receiving any security updates or new features that WhatsApp will release in the near future.
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