WhatsApp will not work on these cell phones from June

App updates bring new features that attract the interest of techies, but they also complicate the operation of mobile devices, especially if they are older models.

It was revealed recently WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with some phone models starting in June. It creates wonder among the users of these devices.

This move by WhatsApp, a meta-company, is in response to updates to the Android and iOS platforms. A total of 30 phone models will be affected, including brands such as Apple (iPhone), Samsung, LG, Huawei, Sony, Lenovo and ZTE.

Improvements that WhatsApp intends to implement with this update include more security, Better performance and compatibility with newer hardware. These changes mean that older devices may not support the app properly.

If you find WhatsApp unavailable on your phone in the next month, you have an alternative to avoid being out of touch. If an update is available, you can try to update the operating system of the device. Let this app continue to be used for a long time.

If updating is not an option, buying a new phone compatible with the latest versions of WhatsApp is recommended.

Below is the list of models that are not compatible with WhatsApp from June:

Apple (iOS)

• iPhone 6S
• iPhone SE
• iPhone 6S Plus

Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy Core
• Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite
• Samsung Galaxy Ace 2
• Samsung Galaxy s3 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy Trend II
• Samsung Galaxy X Cover 2

LG

• LG Optimus L3 II Dual
• LG Optimus L5 II
• LG Optimus F5
• LG Optimus L3 II
• LG Optimus L7II
• LG Optimus L5 Dual
• LG Optimus L7 Dual
• LG Optimus F3
• LG Optimus F3Q
• LG Optimus L2 II
• LG Optimus L4 II
• LG Optimus F6
• LG Enact
• LG Lucid 2
• LG Optimus F7

Huawei

• Huawei Ascend Mate
• Huawei Ascend G740
• Huawei Ascend D2

Sony

Lenovo

ZTE

• ZTE V956 – UMI X2
• ZTE Grand S Flex
• ZTE Grand Memo

Other brands

• Faea F1
• THL W8
• Vicco Six Five
• Vigo Darknight
• Arcos 53 Platinum