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WhatsApp To Stop Working On Some iPhones, Android Phones From May 2025 (Full Lists)
By Gideon Ayeni
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp will soon stop working on several older models of iPhones and Android smartphones, Meta has announced.
The move comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the app’s security, performance, and compatibility with newer devices.
According to Meta, starting May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer support iPhones running versions below iOS 15.1 and Android phones operating on software older than Android 5.0. Users on these outdated systems are advised to update their devices or risk losing access to the app.
“Before we stop supporting your operating system, you’ll receive notifications in WhatsApp and be reminded several times to upgrade,” the company said in a statement. “We’ll continue to update this page regularly to ensure that the latest supported operating systems are listed.”
iPhone Models Losing WhatsApp Support
Users of the following iPhone models will be affected if they haven’t upgraded their OS:
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
Affected Android Devices
Phones that cannot be upgraded beyond Android 4.4 (KitKat) will no longer be compatible. These include:
Samsung
Galaxy S3
Galaxy Note 2
Galaxy Ace 3
Galaxy S4 Mini
Motorola
Moto G (1st Gen)
Razr HD
Moto E (2014)
HTC
One X
One X+
Desire 500
Desire 601
LG
Optimus G
Nexus 4
G2 Mini
L90
Sony
Xperia Z
Xperia SP
Xperia T
Xperia V
Feature Phones Also Affected
Some KaiOS-powered feature phones will also lose support, such as:
JioPhone
JioPhone 2
Nokia 800 Tough
Nokia 2720 Flip
Nokia 2760 Flip
Nokia 2780 Flip
Nokia 6300 4G
Nokia 8000 4G
Nokia 8110 4G
These phones may only continue to run WhatsApp if they are eligible for a software upgrade. Otherwise, users will need to switch to newer models.
How to Check Your OS Version
iPhone users:
Go to Settings > General > About and check the iOS Version.
Android users:
Navigate to Settings > About Phone, then tap Android Version.
As the 2025 deadline approaches, users are encouraged to act early to ensure uninterrupted access to the widely-used messaging platform.
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