Mark Zuckerberg’s WhatsApp has announced that it will discontinue offering services to selected versions of Android phones, which includes some Samsung and LG devices.
According to the announcement, from January 01, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support smartphones built with Android Kitkat and released in 2013, including some older IOS devices.
The statement reads:
“Our goal is to provide a private and reliable service for as many people as possible.
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“To do so, we regularly review how WhatsApp is being used including our growing set of features that advance global private calling and messaging.
“Going forward, WhatsApp support on devices that run KaiOS will end. Before we stop support for these devices, all impacted users will be directly notified ahead of time.
“Users of KaiOS devices should copy their important information outside the device as there is no backup support or ability to restore from these devices.
“WhatsApp works on many Android devices, including those with Android 5.0 or newer. WhatsApp stops supporting older devices and operating systems on an ongoing basis to focus on supporting newer ones and keeping up with the latest technological advancements.
“If we stop supporting your device or operating system, you will be notified in WhatsApp and reminded several times to upgrade. We’ll also remind you to update your device to continue using WhatsApp and keep this article updated with relevant information.”
Android devices that are likely to stop using WhatsApp include:
Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini
Motorola: Moto G (1st Gen), Razr HD, Moto E 2014
HTC: One X, One X+, Desire 500, Desire 601
LG: Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini, L90
Source; Legit,ng
