Saed News: WhatsApp, one of the most widely used messaging apps in the world, will stop supporting old smartphones starting from March 2025. This change will affect millions of users worldwide, who will need to upgrade their devices in order to continue using the app.
According to the Science and Technology service of Saed News, quoting from KhabarOnline, Meta regularly updates its list of supported devices to ensure optimal performance and security. The latest update shows that starting from March 2025, WhatsApp will no longer work on devices running Android 4.4 KitKat or earlier, as well as iPhones with iOS 15.1 or earlier versions.
Android Devices
📱Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini
📱Motorola: Moto G (1st generation), 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
iPhones
📲iPhone 5s
📲iPhone 6
📲iPhone 6 Plus
Why is WhatsApp discontinuing support for older phones?
WhatsApp continuously introduces new features that require higher processing power and modern operating systems. Older devices lack the necessary security updates and hardware to run the app smoothly.
This move is part of Meta's broader strategy to phase out outdated technologies and ensure a more secure, stable, and efficient app. While upgrading phones may be inconvenient for some users, this is a common practice in the tech industry where software requirements are constantly changing.
