As of May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will stop offering support for a series of mobile phones operating with old versions of Android and iOS operating systems. This decision will affect millions of users who depend on the popular messaging application for daily communication.
Affected devices
The list of devices that will no longer compatible includes models that operate with versions prior to Android 5 and iOS 15.1. This means that users of these phones will not be able to access new updates or the most recent functions of the application. Next, some of the models that will be out of service are detailed:
Apple
• iPhone 5
• iPhone 5c
• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung
• Galaxy S3
• Galaxy S4 Mini
• Galaxy Note 2
Motorola
• Moto G (1st generation)
• Moto and (2014)
• Razr HD
Sony
• Xperia Z
• Xperia SP
• Xperia T
• Xperia v
LG
• Best G
• Nexus 4
• G2 Mini
Consequences for users
The loss of WhatsApp compatibility represents a great change for those who still use older phones. In a world where instant communication has become essential, the impossibility of accessing this platform can generate significant interruptions in the personal and labor life of users.
In addition, by losing access to WhatsApp, users will also face the risk of not being able to recover the history of conversations if they have not made a previous backup.
Importance of making backups
WhatsApp has warned about the risk of data loss once the support for these devices is lost. Therefore, users are strongly recommended to make periodic backup copies of their data.
This copy can be made from the application configuration, both in Android and in iOS, allowing to save messages, photos and other important files in Google Drive or ICloud, as appropriate. On Android devices, the support is activated from the WhatsApp configuration menu, accessing ‘chats’ and then ‘backup’.
The end of support for these ancient models is a reminder of the constant technological advance and the need to stay updated. Users must be attentive to updates and consider the possibility of changing to more modern devices to continue enjoying all the functionalities that WhatsApp has to offer.
