WhatsApp's service is being discontinued on some Android smartphones from the new year. Meta has announced that WhatsApp will not work on many Android smartphones running on KitKat OS or older versions from January 1, 2025. This step is part of the company's strategy to maintain the security of the app.
Android KitKat, which was launched in 2013, is now very old and smartphones running on it have stopped receiving security updates. This has increased the security risk for users running WhatsApp on smartphones. Because most smartphones now work on very new versions of Android, discontinuing WhatsApp support means that WhatsApp will no longer provide services like updates, bug fixes, or security patches to the device. See the complete list of Android smartphones in which WhatsApp will stop working from 2025.
WhatsApp will not be able to run on these smartphones from January 1, 2025...
Samsung
Samsung's smartphones include models like Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, and Samsung Galaxy Ace 3.
Motorola
Motorola's smartphones include Moto G, Moto RAZR HD, and Moto E 2014.
HTC
HTC's smartphones include models like the HTC One X, HTC One X+, HTC Desire 500, and HTC Desire 601.
LG
WhatsApp will not run on LG smartphones LG Optimus G, LG Nexus 4, LG G2 Mini, and LG L90.
Sony
People using Sony phones like Sony Xperia Z, Sony Xperia SP, Sony Xperia T and Sony Xperia V will not be able to run WhatsApp.
According to WhatsApp, the app will only work on Android phones running Android 5.0 and newer, and iPhones running iOS 12 and newer. The company had previously announced that iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users will no longer be able to use WhatsApp on their devices. However, iPhone users can upgrade their devices until May 5, 2025.
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