WhatAapp annually stops the operation of the app on outdated devices. The iPhone 5 and 5C, as well as some models from Huawei, LG and Samsung, among others, are among the unlucky ones this year. “Devices and software change frequently, so we regularly review which operating systems we support and update them,” the messaging app said. “These devices may also not have the latest security updates, or may lack the functionality needed to run WhatsApp.”
To determine which models will fall by the wayside, the company looks at which devices and software are the oldest and have the least number of users. For those who still want to continue using WhatsApp, there is no other option than to purchase a new device on which the app is supported. “To keep up with the latest technical developments, we routinely discontinue support for older operating systems. This way we can focus on supporting the latest systems.
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WhatsApp will no longer work on these phones from January 1, 2023:
Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite