Attention WhatsApp users! The app will not run on these smartphones from January 1, see list

Support of standard messaging app WhatsApp goes to cease for a lot of smartphones from January 1, 2025. WhatsApp’s dad or mum firm Meta has stated that from the brand new yr, WhatsApp will not work on these Android units which run on KitKat OS or older variations. WhatsApp takes such steps yearly in order that the safety and performance of the app continues to work higher with new applied sciences. It is price noting right here that Android KitKat was launched within the yr 2013. This signifies that WhatsApp assist goes to cease in very outdated smartphones. In widespread units it will proceed to work as earlier than.

The firm says that older Android variations usually do not have the capabilities wanted to assist new app updates. This creates safety dangers and in addition impacts effectivity. After this determination, WhatsApp assist will have an effect on the fashions of many manufacturers. Especially smartphones of Samsung, LG, Sony and so forth. LG is already out of the smartphone enterprise.

Whatsapp will not work in these telephones

Samsung: Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy Ace 3
LG: 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
Sony : Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V

This step of WhatsApp goes to have an effect on Apple customers additionally. The firm has stated that it will not assist iPhones operating iOS variations sooner than 15.1 from May 5, 2025. The firm is giving 5 months time to its customers in order that they will change to the up to date iOS variations. This will have an effect on these customers who’re utilizing iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. iPhone customers whose units are nonetheless operating on the outdated software program will need to improve to the brand new model.