WhatsApp is no longer working for thousands of Android and Apple users today.
More than 40 phones no longer support the messaging platform from November 1, Wales Online reports.
One way to fix the issue would be to upgrade your phone and it's worth trying to upgrade your operating system first - but older phones are unlikely to be compatible.
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WhatsApp technical support reads: "WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running OS 4.0.4 and older on November 1, 2021.
"Please switch to a supported device or save your chat history before then.
"WhatsApp for iPhone requires iOS 10 or newer.
"For the best experience, we recommend you use the latest version of iOS available for your phone."
Full list of devices that won't support Whatsapp from November 1:
- Alcatel
- Archos 53 Platinum
- Ascend D Quad XL
- Ascend D1 Quad XL
- Ascend D2
- Ascend G740
- Ascend Mate
- Ascend P1 S
- Best L2 II
- Best L3 II
- Best L4 II
- Best L5 II
- Best L7 II
- Caterpillar Cat B15
- Galaxy Ace 2
- Galaxy Core
- Galaxy SII
- Galaxy S3 mini
- Galaxy Trend II
- Galaxy Xcover 2
- Grand Memo
- Grand X Quad V987
- HTC Desire 500
- iPhone SE (2016 edition)
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6S Plus
- Lenovo A820
- Lucid 2
- Optimus F3
- Optimus F3Q
- Optimus F5
- Optimus F6, Enact
- Optimus F7
- Optimus L3 II Dual
- Optimus L4 II Dual
- Optimus L5
- Optimus L5 Dual
- Optimus L7
- Optimus L7 II Dual
- Optimus Nitro HD
- Optimus 4X HD
- Run F1
- THL W8
- UMi X2
- Wiko Cink Five
- Wiko Darknight
- Xperia Arc S
- Xperia Miro
- Xperia Neo L
- ZTE V956
You can attempt to upgrade your operating system by going to settings and looking for updates.
Make sure your phone is connected to wi-fi and is fully charged, or plugged in.
If no updates are available for you, then upgrading to a newer phone will be your only option.
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