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WhatsApp Is Ending Support For A Number Of Older Devices. Starting May 5, Devices Running Older Versions Of Android And iOS Will No Longer Have Access To The App, Which Requires Updates To Ensure Security And Performance
Users of old cell phones will lose access to WhatsApp starting May 5, 2025. The change will affect iPhones with systems below iOS 15.1 and all Android devices running versions lower than Android 5.
Meta, the company responsible for the app, reported that the mentioned models will no longer have official support.
Apple Models
From the announced date, the iPhones 5s, 6, and 6 Plus will no longer be compatible. The minimum requirement becomes iOS 15.1. Previous versions will be prevented from running the app.
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Affected Android Models
The cut for Android applies to all devices with a system prior to Android 5. See below the organized list of models that will no longer be able to use WhatsApp:
| Brand | Affected Models |
|---|---|
| Motorola | Moto G (1st Generation), Razr HD, Moto E 2014 |
| Huawei | Ascend P6 S, Ascend G525, C199, GX1s, Y625 |
| HTC | One X, One X+, Desire 500, Desire 601 |
| Sony | Xperia T, Xperia V, Xperia SP, Xperia Z |
| Lenovo | 46600, A858T, P70, S890 |
| LG | Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini, L90 |
| Samsung | Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini |
According to Meta, the application is becoming increasingly demanding regarding the operating system and the device’s components. Recent updates have made the app heavier, requiring greater processing capacity and compatibility with new features.
Anyone using one of the listed models will need to acquire a new device that meets the minimum requirements. Otherwise, the app may stop working at any moment, without prior notice.
How Compatibility Ends
To maintain the security and functionality of the application, META conducts periodic reviews of which operating systems continue to be compatible with its platform.
According to the company, the decision to end support for certain devices is based on an annual analysis of devices and software with the lowest number of active users.
These older systems, according to the company, often do not receive the necessary security updates and eventually become incompatible with the app’s new features.
Before ending support, WhatsApp ensures that it notifies affected users in advance. The notice appears directly in the application, accompanied by reminders asking for the operating system update.
This communication aims to prevent users from being caught off guard and losing access to their messages.
The list of compatible operating systems is regularly updated by the company and can be consulted by any user in WhatsApp’s help center.
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