From June 1, 2025, WhatsApp will stop working on selected older smartphones as part of its routine update cycle. The messaging platform, owned by Meta, is phasing out support for outdated operating systems to ensure better performance and security. iPhones still running on iOS 15 or earlier, as well as Android devices with version 5.0 or below, will no longer be able to use the app. Here’s a breakdown of the devices that will be affected by this WhatsApp change.
Non-Functional WhatsApp Smartphones
iPhone Devices
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE (1st gen)
Android Devices
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Moto E 2014
Sony Zperia Z1
LG G2
Huawei Ascend P6
Moto G (1st Gen)
Motorola Razr HD