WhatsApp crashes on millions of phones today + list of phones and troubleshooting solutions

WhatsApp will be disabled today on millions of Android and iOS phones. In this article, you can see the list of these phones and the solution to this problem.

A few days ago, WhatsApp confirmed that from November 1, some Android phones will not be able to access this program. In fact, this issue was first seen on one of the WhatsApp support pages on the company’s official website. The published post stated that:

Note: WhatsApp will no longer support Android phones running Android 4.0.4 and older from November 1st. Please use a supported device or save your chat history.

Disable WhatsApp on older phones

Now the promised day has come and this popular app will soon be disabled on the phones of millions. There are generally two solutions. The first is to update your phone software to a newer version of Android (even if it is Android 4.1) and the second is to buy a new phone.

IPhone users running iOS 10 and later can still use WhatsApp safely.

How to be notified of operating system versions on iPhone, iPad and iPod

Follow the steps below to check the operating system version on Apple devices:

• Unlock the device.
• Enter the settings.
• Go to General.
• Select the About option.
• The number next to Software version is the current version of your operating system.

How to be informed about the operating system version on Android phones

Follow the steps below to check the current version of the operating system on Android phones:

• Unlock the phone.
• Enter the device settings (you can do this from the notifications panel or the main menu of the phone).
• Go to the About Phone or About Device section.
• Scroll down a bit to reach the phrase Android version.

You can also see a list of 52 popular devices that will no longer be able to access WhatsApp from today:

• Galaxy Trend Light
• Galaxy Trend 2
• Galaxy S2
• Galaxy S3 Mini
• Galaxy Xcover 2
• Galaxy Core
• Galaxy Ace 2
• Lucid 2
• Optimus F7
• Optimus F5
• Optimus L3 II Dual
• Optimus L5
• Optimus L5 Dual
• Fastener L5 II
• L3 II
• Optimus L7
• Optimus L7 II Dual
• L7 II
• Optimus F6 Enact
• Optimus L4 II Dual
• Optimus F3
• Fastener L4 II
• Fastener L2 II
• Optimus Nitro HD
• Optimus 4X HD
• Optimus F3Q
• ZTE V956
• Grand X Quad V987
• Grand Memo
• Xperia Miro
• Xperia Neo L.
• Xperia ArchS
• Alcatel G740
• اسند میت
• Ascend De Quad XL
• اسند دی 1 کواد XL
• اسند P1 S
• اسند دی ۲
• Archos 53 Platinum
• HTC Desire 500
• Caterpillar coat B15
• Wico Sink 5
• Wico Dark Knight
• Lenovo A820
• Yumi X2
• Run F1
• THL W8
• IPhone SE
• IPhone 6s
• IPhone 6S Plus

Some of the above devices can still be updated to newer versions of the operating system to keep WhatsApp active. Of course, you should have received the relevant updates by now, but if you have not received them for any reason, you can do so manually.

How to receive updates manually on an Android phone

• Enter the phone settings.
• Log in to the system section.
• Select the System Update option.

The phone then looks for the latest version of the operating system and if a newer version is available, it will be displayed as a pop-up. Finally, download the new version and install it by following the phone guide.

How to receive updates manually on iPhone, iPad and iPod

• Charge your device and turn on the internet.
• Enter the device settings and select Software Update in the General section.
• If a pop-up message appears, a new version of the operating system is available.
• Select the download option and then enter your password. Finally, tap the install option.

WhatsApp can be temporarily disabled by updating the software; But the final solution is to buy a new phone.