Full List: WhatsApp Officially Stops Working on 34 Selected iPhones, Android Smartphones
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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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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.
Samsung (4 models):
HTC (3 models):
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."
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WhatsApp introduces 7 new features
Earlier, Legit.ng reported WhatsApp has 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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