Starting January 1, 2025, Whatsapp will no longer work on Android devices running KitKat (version 4.4) or earlier. By May 5, 2025, iPhones using operating systems earlier than iOS 15.1 will also lose compatibility. Following is The complete list of devices that Whatsapp will not be functional on:
WhatsApp to stop working on following devices in 2025:
Affected Android phones
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
Affected iPhones
iPhone users with the following models will need to upgrade their devices, as these cannot be updated beyond iOS 12.5.7:
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
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