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WhatsApp to Stop Supporting Older Phones in 2025: Here’s the Full List of Affected Devices

Olaitan Sodiq
Olaitan Sodiq
June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025
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WhatsApp to Stop Supporting Older Phones in 2025: Here's the Full List of Affected Devices | Daily Report Nigeria
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Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has announced that as of January 1, 2025, the popular messaging app will no longer support Android devices running on KitKat or older operating systems.

Meta confirmed that the decision is driven by the app’s need for more advanced hardware and software to support its latest innovations.

These include updates to encryption, multi-device support, AI functionalities, and enhanced video calling features.

According to Meta, older devices struggle to keep up with these innovations and cannot adequately protect user data, putting users at risk of cyber threats.

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“Older devices struggle to support new features and can’t protect user data effectively as technology advances,” a Meta representative explained. “Without necessary software and security updates, these devices become more vulnerable to cyber threats, while app functionality also diminishes.”

The decision to phase out support for outdated phones primarily affects Android devices, with a specific focus on those running Android KitKat and earlier. Some of the key Android devices impacted include:

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

For iPhone users, WhatsApp support will remain in place until May 5, 2025, after which the app will no longer function on iPhones running iOS 15.1 or earlier.

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This includes iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus models. These users will need to either upgrade to a newer device or install a more recent version of iOS to continue using WhatsApp beyond the May deadline.

According to Meta, older devices struggle to keep up with these innovations and cannot adequately protect user data, putting users at risk of cyber threats.

“Older devices struggle to support new features and can’t protect user data effectively as technology advances,” a Meta representative explained.

 

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