WhatsApp will stop supporting older Android smartphones from 2025

By: Vlad Cherevko | yesterday, 14:13

It is reported that from 1 January 2025, WhatsApp will stop working on a number of older Android smartphones that were released more than a decade ago.

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The latest update will affect around 20 Android models from brands such as Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG and Sony. The decision by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, is aimed at devices that are still running on the Android KitKat operating system launched in 2013. While these devices can perform basic functions, they can no longer meet the requirements of WhatsApp's evolving features. The following are the smartphone models that will cease to be supported.

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

The messaging app is constantly being updated with advanced artificial intelligence features and robust security protocols that require more advanced hardware and software. Users of these devices will no longer be able to send or receive messages via WhatsApp after 1 January. For those still using these devices, it is important to back up your chats and upgrade to a newer smartphone to continue to enjoy the latest WhatsApp features and enhanced security.

Source: hdblog