WhatsApp Won't Work on These Phones After October 24

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Sujata Singh

WhatsApp will stop working on old Android phones from October 24.

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The messaging app basically ends support for old Android versions that won't get security updates.

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WhatsApp also brings new features that are not compatible with older phones.

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The list of phones losing WhatsApp support includes brands like Samsung, HTC, Sony and LG among others.

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You also have popular tablets in the list that won't let you use WhatsApp by end of October.

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The phones losing WhatsApp this month are Samsung Galaxy S2, HTC One, Sony Xperia Z, Motorola Xoom.

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When it comes to tablets, it is the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Nexus 7.

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WhatsApp is used by billions and old devices regularly lose support for the app.

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People using any of these phones need to upgrade to a new phone right away.

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