WhatsApp will stop working on these older iPhones and Android phones starting tomorrow: See the full list here
WhatsApp will stop working for a few iPhones and Android devices, starting June 1. Previously, the company said that this move would come into effect in May 2025. However, a little delay turned out to be more time for the users to switch their phones. Before we move on to the entire list, the fairest question that pops up in our minds is: why? This move is part of Meta's regular cycle update. Essentially, WhatsApp is increasing its minimum requirements for its usage. advertisementStarting tomorrow, iPhones running on iOS 15 or earlier versions will not be able to support WhatsApp. The messaging app is also withdrawing support for Android 5.0 or earlier. Let's look at which phones are being targeted here. List of iPhones and Androids that will no longer support WhatsApp -- iPhone 5s-- iPhone 6-- iPhone 6 Plus-- iPhone 6s-- iPhone 6s Plus-- iPhone SE (1st gen)
-- Samsung Galaxy S4-- Samsung Galaxy Note 3-- Sony Zperia Z1-- LG G2 -- Huawei Ascend P6-- Moto G (1st Gen)-- Motorola Razr HD-- Moto E 2014All the phones on the list are long past their prime. But before you discard your phone because of this issue, you must check if your phone is up-to-date. If the phones are still receiving software updates, which will make iPhones run on iOS 15.1 or later and Androids run on Android 5.1 or later, then WhatsApp will also run smoothly on your phone. advertisementIf you suspect your phone might be among those affected, there's no need to worry just yet. WhatsApp advises users to back up their chat history to a Google account before support is withdrawn. Doing so ensures that all your conversations can be seamlessly transferred to a new device. Simply open WhatsApp, head to Settings, tap Chats, then choose Chat Backup and follow the on-screen prompts. Taking this step will help make the switch to a new handset far more straightforward. Security is the main reason behindOne of the main motivations behind this decision is security. Since Apple no longer provides software updates for these older iOS versions, the devices are increasingly exposed to security risks. Without consistent security patches, users become more susceptible to breaches — a key reason why WhatsApp is urging people to move to newer hardware and operating systems.Over the past few months, WhatsApp has introduced a number of updates aimed at bolstering user privacy and safeguarding personal data. Among the notable changes is a new privacy feature that prevents others from copying text, images, or videos from chats and group conversations — a move designed to reduce the risk of sensitive content being shared or misused without consent. In addition, WhatsApp has enhanced tools like chat lock, which lets users secure individual chats with a password, fingerprint, or Face ID. Improvements have also been made to the disappearing messages function, offering users more control over how long their messages remain visible before they vanish automatically.
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