Full List: WhatsApp Officially Stops Working on 31 Selected iPhones, Android Smartphones
- WhatsApp has stopped working in selected iPhones and Android devices this month outdated operating systems (OS)
- Users of the phones will have to buy a new one to stay connected with family and friends on the WhatsApp platform
- WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app, boasting approximately 2 billion monthly users, including Nigerians
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Popular messaging app, WhatsApp, has ceased to function on various smartphone devices due to updated system requirements from June 1, 2025.
Meta, the parent company, is making changes to WhatsApp’s compatibility with operating systems.
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Economic Times reports that WhatsApp, implemented stricter minimum system requirements to bolster security and enhance performance.
The cut-off date had originally been slated to take effect on May 5th, but was delayed to afford users more time to prepare.
Meta’s latest support cutoff aligns with its ongoing policy of discontinuing compatibility with outdated operating systems approximately every two years.
The company indicated that a similar phase-out is expected in 2027, as additional devices are projected to fall short of future software requirements.
WhatsApp message reads:
"Currently, we provide support for and recommend using devices that run Android OS 5.0 or newer, as well as iPhones running iOS 12 or newer."
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Smartphones no longer compatible with WhatsApp
Premium Times reports that the Android phones unable to update to version 5.0 (Lollipop) or later are also now incompatible to work with WhatsApp.
iPhones (3 models)
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
Android phones (20 models)
Samsung (4 models):
- Galaxy S3
- Galaxy Note 2
- Galaxy Ace 3
- Galaxy S4 mini
Motorola (3 models):
- Moto G (1st gen)
- Razr HD
- Moto E 2014
HTC (3 models):
- One X
- One X+
- Desire 500
- Desire 601
LG (4 models):
- Optimus G
- Nexus 4
- G2 mini
- L90
Sony (4 models):
- Xperia Z
- Xperia SP
- Xperia T
- Xperia V
Feature phones (11 models):
- JioPhone
- JioPhone 2
- Nokia 800 Tough
- Nokia 2720 Flip
- Nokia 2760 Flip
- Nokia 2780 Flip
- Nokia 6300 4G
- Nokia 8000 4G
- Nokia 8110 4G
WhatsApp message to users
WhatsApp strongly advises owners of affected devices to back up their chat histories and migrate to newer smartphones to avoid interruptions in service.
For those unable to upgrade, Meta suggests switching to alternative messaging platforms compatible with their devices.
"Failure to comply will result in losing WhatsApp functions, including text messaging, voice calls, video calls, and status updates."
How to check your phone's operating system
- On an iPhone:
- Go to Settings, tap ‘General,’ then ‘Information,’ and select ‘iOS Version.’
- On an Android phone:
- Open Settings, go to ‘About phone,’ and tap ‘Android Version.’
WhatsApp introduces 7 new features
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that WhatsApp added seven features to make calls, chats, videos and channels more interesting.
The platform announced that it has added an online notification for group chats, and the notify indicator at the top of the group chat.
Other new features include the ability to highlight some notifications, scan, crop and send documents on iPhone, among others.
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