Starting January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer be supported on older Android phones running Android KitKat or earlierThis change means that if you’re still using an older device as your primary phone, you’ll need to upgrade to a newer model to continue using WhatsApp.
Meta, the company behind WhatsApp, is discontinuing support for these older devices as they lack the hardware capabilities to support the evolving features and functionalities of the app. As WhatsApp continues to add new features like AI functionality, it requires more powerful hardware to ensure a seamless user experience.
Some popular phone models that will be affected by this change include the following:
- Samsung Galaxy S3
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
- Motorola Moto G (1st generation)
- motorola razr hd
- moto e 2014
- HTC one X
- HTC One X+
- HTC Desire 500
- HTC Desire 601
- lg optimus g
- lg nexus 4
- lg g2 mini
- lg l90
- sony xperia z
- sony xperia sp
- sony xperia t
- sony xperia v
If you are currently using one of these older devices, it is important to backup your WhatsApp data to a new device before the deadline. Otherwise, you will lose all your media and chat history from WhatsApp. This is not the first time that Meta has announced plans to end support for older devices. A few months ago,
The company announced That it will stop supporting iPhones running iOS older than version 15.1.
Older iPhones will also stop supporting WhatsApp next year. Image Credit – PhoneArena
However, for iPhone users, the deadline to upgrade to a new device is May 2025. This gives iPhone users a little more time to prepare for the change than Android users. However, if you’re still using an older iPhone, it’s still important to be aware of the deadline and start planning for an upgrade. The decision to end support for older devices is likely to affect a large number of users, especially in developing countries. Where old phones are still common. However, as these tech companies continue to innovate and dive deeper into AI, I fear that updating it even more frequently than before will become a necessity – at least if having the latest version of an app is a priority. Is. It’s a reminder that technology is now moving very fast, and we will need to make some choices to avoid losing access to our favorite apps and services.
