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WhatsApp users sent warning as app set to stop working on several popular smartphones this month

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Updated 12:48 8 Apr 2025 GMT+1Published 14:21 7 Apr 2025 GMT+1

WhatsApp users sent warning as app set to stop working on several popular smartphones this month

It's bad news for these Apple, Samsung, Sony and other Android smartphone users

Rikki Loftus

Rikki Loftus

Featured Image Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images
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A lot of users are about to be affected as WhatsApp will no longer work on certain popular smartphones from next month.

This means that you may end up having to say goodbye to the messaging app in May as WhatsApp won’t be available on certain phone models.

Older phones will no longer be able to run the app because of changes to WhatsApp’s compatibility with certain operating systems.

Meta, the company who owns WhatsApp, have said that this change is to make sure the app stays secure and functional.

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However, don’t panic just yet, this will only affect people who have somehow managed to keep their device in working order for the last decade.

Some phone users will be affected by the change (Anna Barclay/Getty Images)
Some phone users will be affected by the change (Anna Barclay/Getty Images)

Full list of smartphones WhatsApp will no longer work on:

  • iPhone 5s
  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • 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

These changes will impact both the regular WhatsApp app and WhatsApp Business.

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This is because both apps have the same system requirements.

So, if you find your own device mentioned on this list then it might well be time for a long overdue upgrade.

WhatsApp will no longer be available on certain phone models (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
WhatsApp will no longer be available on certain phone models (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

It might also be worth checking what version of iOS your phone is currently running to make sure it’s up to date, as any iPhone with iOS version 15.1 or earlier will also be incompatible.

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In order to check what operating system your iPhone uses, head to the Settings app, followed by General.

From there, click on Information and then iOS Version, where you will be able to see which iOS is running on your phone.

If you have an Android device, you just need to go to Setting and click About Phone.

Then, you will be given the option to view Android Version which will tell you the operating system you have on that device.

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The end date for using WhatsApp on older Android devices has already passed, with the app stopping its function on these phones on January 1, 2025.

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