From time to time, as is customary, Meta will stop updating WhatsApp for older versions of major mobile operating systems, i.e. Android and iOS. However, it is true that in general these operating systems are no longer supported by their developers, Google and Apple, so we can confirm that the margin provided by Meta in this regard is more than reasonable.

The main reason is that the development of specific updates for these versions involves resource (and therefore economic) costs, which are not justified given the already minimal presence of these OSes on the market. But in addition, it is also a security issue to keep up to date with those operating systems that are no longer supported because they have not received updates for a long time, and therefore if they have a security hole, it can be actively exploited and will be until the end of days. because with few exceptions there won’t be any updates to fix it.

It is true that for some users, having to change a device that still works and suits their needs is a problem, and in this regard it is important that regulators step forward and require manufacturers to extend the life cycle of their devices. software updates over a longer period of time, it is not acceptable, as we have seen on some occasions, for a terminal to receive updates for only two years. But until that happens, users must contribute to protection against the risks posed by an outdated operating system.

But hey, that’s a different debate and a broad enough one that we can open another time. For now, let’s go through the list devices that will not be able to use WhatsApp from January 1, 2023are as follows:

• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5c
• Archos 53 Platinum
• Grand S Flex ZTE
• Grand X Quad V987 ZTE
• HTC Desire 500
• Huawei Ascend-D
• Huawei Ascend D1
• Huawei Ascend D2
• Huawei Ascend G740
• Huawei Ascend Mate
• Huawei Ascend P1
• ATV XL
• Lenovo A820
• LG Enact
• LG Lucid 2
• LG Optimus 4XHD
• LG Optimus F3
• LG Optimus F3Q
• LG Optimus F5
• LG Optimus F6
• LG Optimus F7
• LG Optimus L2 II
• LG Optimus L3 II
• LG Optimus L3 II Dual
• LG Optimus L4 II
• LG Optimus L4 II Dual
• LG Optimus L5
• LG Optimus L5 Dual
• LG Optimus L5 II
• LG Optimus L7
• LG Optimus L7 II
• LG Optimus L7 II Dual
• LG Optimus NitroHD
• Note ZTE V956
• Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
• samsung galaxy core
• samsung galaxy s2
• Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy Trend II
• Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
• Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2
• Sony Xperia ArcS
• Sony xperia miro
• Sony Xperia Neo L
• Wiko Zink Five
• Wiko Darknight ZT

As you can see, there are 47 terminals from major manufacturers that will no longer be able to run WhatsApp from January 1st. And although you can find some apps, generally in alternative repositories-stores, my recommendation is not to trust them, because giving an app with these features access to your entire chat history can give you a headache. Instead, it’s best to check regularly for the offers we post regularly at Muy Computer.

With information from Gizchina