WhatsApp will stop working on old phones starting in 2025; see which models will be affected! (Mourizal Zativa – Unsplash)
Starting January 1, 2025, several old phones will no longer be compatible with WhatsApp due to an update in the app’s compatibility system, which will no longer support Android KitKat.
Devices with this operating system, released over 10 years ago, will no longer be able to access the service. For users of these devices, the only solution will be to update to a newer version of Android, if possible.
Some of the Android models affected include phones from Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG, and Sony, such as the Galaxy S3, Moto G (1st Generation), and Xperia Z, among others. Check the list:
- 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
In addition, starting May 5, 2025, iPhones with iOS 15.1 or earlier versions will also be incompatible with WhatsApp. Models such as the iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus will be affected by this change.
On social media, many users expressed surprise that WhatsApp was still compatible with KitKat after so long. Some joked that, if their phone still uses this operating system, it might be time to invest in a more modern device, as KitKat already has serious limitations in terms of security and features.
Source: Unilad | Photo: Unsplash | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
