Attention Android, iPhone users! WhatsApp will not work on these phones from tomorrow due to…; check complete list

WhatsApp requirements: In a vital update for users still clinging on to their older iPhones or Android-based smartphones, WhatsApp, Meta’s popular messaging app, will stop working in devices running iOS 15 or earlier, or Android 5.0 or earlier, from tomorrow (June 1, 2025). According to Meta, the company is raising the minimum requirements for using WhatsApp because older iOS and Android-based smartphones no longer receive critical security updates from Apple and Google, respectively, which opens up users to a whole range of security threats.

Starting June 1, Android devices running on Android 5.0 or earlier, and iOS devices, including iPhones and iPads, running iOS 15 or earlier, will end support for WhatsApp. Check out the complete list of Android and iPhones that won’t support WhatsApp from tomorrow:

iPhone models that will no longer support WhatsApp

  • iPhone 5s
  • iPhone 6
  • iPhone 6 Plus
  • iPhone 6s
  • iPhone 6s Plus
  • iPhone SE (1st gen)

WhatsApp won’t work on these Android phones from June 1

  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 3
  • Sony Zperia Z1
  • LG G2
  • Huawei Ascend P6
  • Moto G (1st Gen)
  • Motorola Razr HD
  • Moto E 2014

Do you need to change your phone to use WhatsApp?

Not necessarily, while all the above mentioned phones are essentially ancient relics in 2025, its important to note that some might still be upgradable to iOS 15.1 or Android 5.1 which would enable WhatsApp to continue to run on these devices, at least until Meta raises the requirements again.

However, if your phone is stuck on iOS 15 or Android 5.0, meaning you need to change your device, do not worry about losing your WhatsApp chats and media, and follow these easy steps to backup these to your Google account, which you can later use to restore on your new device.

How to create WhatsApp backup?

  • Open WhatsApp and enter settings by clicking the dotted bar on the upper right hand corner.
  • Click ‘Chats’
  • Choose ‘Backup’
  • Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the backup to your Google account

Why Meta withdrew WhatsApp support for older devices?

According to Meta, the primary reason behind the the decision is to protect the privacy and security of WhatsApp users. The company noted that Apple and Google have ended support for these older iOS and Android versions, and no longer provides them with security updates, which exposes these older devices to a host of security risks.

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