WhatsApp will not work on these phones! Which phone models are no longer supported by WhatsApp?
WhatsApp, the widely used messaging application worldwide, has announced that it will no longer support certain older phone models. This decision was made because these devices lack the necessary technological infrastructure and pose security risks due to the lack of updates. So, on which phones will WhatsApp no longer work? Here are the phone models that WhatsApp will not support as of 2025...
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Meta has announced that the WhatsApp application will no longer work on some older phone models. Due to insufficient WhatsApp performance on older devices, negative impacts on user experience, and the potential for security vulnerabilities, Meta has made this decision affecting millions of users and will withdraw support from specific phones. So, on which phones will WhatsApp no longer be usable?
WHICH VERSION WILL WHATSAPP NO LONGER SUPPORT?
According to the statement made by WhatsApp, as of May 5, 2025, only iOS 15.1 and newer versions will be supported. Those using other iOS versions will no longer be able to log in to the WhatsApp application.
LIST OF PHONE MODELS WHERE THE WHATSAPP APPLICATION WILL NOT BE USABLE IN 2025
APPLE
iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 6 series
SAMSUNG
Galaxy Ace Plus
Galaxy Note 3 series
Galaxy S4 Mini