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WhatsApp to stop working for millions of people in just days - see if your phone is on the list - Bristol Live

Millions of devices are set to lose access to WhatsApp in just a matter of days.

The popular messaging platform is removing support for many older smartphone models from Monday (November 1), meaning millions will either have to upgrade or do without the widely-used messaging platform.

The devices on the list include 43 smartphone models, reports Mirror.co.uk , with both Android and iOS affected (full list below).

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Users will lose the ability to send messages and photos, or make video calls to family and friends, using the encrypted messaging service.

Smartphone models with Android 4.0.4 or earlier installed will become incompatible with WhatsApp, as well as iPhones with iOS 9 or earlier installed.

The change will affect both iPhones and Android devices
The change will affect both iPhones and Android devices

The full list of phones that will lose access to WhatsApp

iPhone

  • iPhone SE

  • iPhone 6S

  • iPhone 6S Plus

Samsung

  • Samsung Galaxy Trend Lite

  • Galaxy Trend II

  • Galaxy SII

  • Galaxy S3 mini

  • Galaxy Xcover 2

  • Galaxy Core

  • Galaxy Ace 2

LG

  • Lucid 2

  • LG Optimus F7

  • LG Optimus F5

  • Optimus L3 II Dual

  • Optimus F5

  • Optimus L5

  • Optimus L5 II

  • Optimus L5 Dual

  • Optimus L3 II

  • Optimus L7

  • Optimus L7 II Dual

  • Optimus L7 II

  • Optimus F6, Enact

  • Optimus L4 II Dual

  • Optimus F3

  • Optimus L4 II

  • Optimus L2 II

  • Optimus Nitro HD and 4X HD

  • Optimus F3Q

Huawei

  • Ascend G740

  • Ascend Mate

  • Ascend D Quad XL

  • Ascend D1 Quad XL

  • Ascend P1 S

  • Ascend D2

Sony

  • Xperia Miro

  • Sony Xperia Neo L

  • Xperia Arc S

ZTE

  • ZTE Grand S Flex

  • ZTE V956

  • Grand X Quad V987

  • ZTE Grand Memo

Others

  • The Alcatel One Touch Evo 7

  • Archos 53 Platinum

  • HTC Desire 500

  • Caterpillar Cat B15

  • Wiko Cink Five

  • Wiko Darknight

  • Lenovo A820

  • UMi X2

  • Faea F1

  • THL W8

What should I do if I have one of these devices?

Unfortunately, there is no way to get around the change, meaning that the only real option to keep access to WhatsApp would be to upgrade your device.

However, there is a way of storing your chat history if you do decide to upgrade.

Via the WhatsApp app, you can back up your message history to either iCloud or Google Drive, depending whether you are on iPhone or Android.

You can also export your chat history and transcripts that you can email to yourself.

If your phone is not on the list, but your device is not on the latest iOS or Android software version, you should consider upgrading to avoid issues with WhatsApp.

For any backups and updates, it is recommended to be connected to wifi as the data charges could be costly.

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WhatsApp has lost a lot of users over the last year due to ongoing privacy concerns around its new terms of service.

WhatsApp has traditionally marketed itself on offering secure, encrypted messaging, but announced wildly unpopular changes to the way it handles user data.

These changes would have seen user data handed to private companies to aid in marketing.

WhatsApp U-turned drastically on the plans following a major backlash which has seen competitors Telegram surpass one billion downloads.

These changes would have seen user data handed to private companies to aid in marketing. WhatsApp U-turned drastically on the plans following a major backlash which has seen competitors Telegram surpass one billion downloads.

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