WhatsApp to End Support for Older Android Phones From January 1

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, is one of the world's most popular messaging platforms. Millions of users worldwide rely on this app for sharing photos and videos, conducting polls, and more. Beyond personal use, the app is regularly utilized for business and office purposes.

WhatsApp will no longer be available on certain phones starting in 2025. Meta made this decision to align with new features, security updates, and compatibility with the latest hardware and software. The limitations of older operating systems and hardware are the primary reasons for this decision.

Phones That Will No Longer Support WhatsApp from January 2025:
Samsung

• Galaxy S3
• Galaxy Note 2
• Galaxy Ace 3
• Galaxy S4 Mini

 

Sony

• Xperia Z
• Xperia SP
• Xperia T
• Xperia V

 

Motorola

• Moto G (1st Gen)
• Razr HD
• Moto E 2014

 

HTC

• One X
• One X+
• Desire 500
• Desire 601

 

LG

• Optimus G
• Nexus 4
• G2 Mini
• L90