List of phones that will no longer be able to access WhatsApp from January 2025
What you need to know:
- According to the statement, starting 1 January 2025, WhatsApp will stop providing services on such devices to introduce new features and functionalities that require modern hardware, thereby phasing out older systems entirely.
The globally popular messaging platform WhatsApp has announced it will cease functioning on older Android smartphones that no longer receive annual system updates.
According to the statement, starting 1 January 2025, WhatsApp will stop providing services on such devices to introduce new features and functionalities that require modern hardware, thereby phasing out older systems entirely.
Affected Android devices include:
Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini
Sony: Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V
LG: Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini, L90
Motorola: Moto G (1st Gen), Razr HD, Moto E 2014
HTC: One X, One X+, Desire 500, Desire 601
In addition to changes for Android devices, iPhone users running iOS 15.1 will also face restrictions. WhatsApp will no longer be available on these Apple devices starting May 2025.
This move underscores WhatsApp's commitment to staying ahead with advanced features while requiring users to adopt newer, supported devices for optimal performance.
