WhatsAppFamous instant messaging application Of TargetIs constantly evolving. This means that it is required Update of his operating system to bring periodic new features And security improvements to programs that so many people use every day.
For this reason, need to implant new editions This requires that the devices be able to support modernized processing capabilities and operating systems. This is when many model Of mobile phone they cease to be Friendly with the app and ultimately they stay Without option to support WhatsApp,
WhatsApp is not included in these versions
From 2025Well, there will be Mobile that they won’t be able to continue using WhatsAppBecause they work with older versions of the system Android And iOSSpecifically, these include devices Versions before Android 5.0 And iPhone that cannot be updated iOS 15.1,
According to various technology portals, these are android phone he can stay without whatsapp He 1 January 2025,
- SAMSUNG: Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini.
- HTC:One X, Desire 500, Desire 601.
- lg: Nexus 4, G2 Mini, Optimus G.
- motorola: Moto G (1st generation), Moto E (1st generation).
- Sony: Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V.
- huawei: Ascend P6, Ascend Y300.
- ZTE: ZMax, Grand X.
iPhones in which the ‘App’ has also expired
On the other hand, as reported by the specialized media WABetaInfo, WhatsApp but will also no longer be supported iPhone with versions older than iOS 15.1 From 5 May 2025This way the devices you already have could not be used The app includes models like iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and 6 Plusamong others who may also be in danger.
editions Ahead New iOS includes API (Application Programming Interface) updateWhere new features are introduced whose performance is incompatible with the older operating system.
Additionally, Meta Platform declares in the ‘Help Center’ that they “periodically review the operating systems we support and We update related“, noting that “every year we analyze which devices and software are the oldest and Lowest number of users,
How to see the latest installed version
To make sure your device is up to date, if you have iPhoneyou must go ‘Settings’choose ‘General’And click on ‘About iPhone (or About Phone)There you can see the version of iOS installed on your device.
If you have a AndroidYou must also enter ‘settings‘, choose ‘About phone’ (or ‘Phone info’)and consult ‘Android version’ or ‘Software version’,
still, WhatsApp will notify For users with incompatible devices advanceBut you have to be careful about any updates.
