WhatsApp will stop working for some iPhone and Android devices starting from June 1. Earlier, the company said the step would be applicable in May 2025. However, users were slightly delayed to switch their phone. Before we move forward in the entire list, the best question in our mind is: Why? This step is part of the regular cycle update of Meta. Essentially, WhatsApp is increasing its minimum requirements for its use.

From yesterday, iOS 15 or earlier iPhones will not be able to support WhatsApp. The messaging app is also withdrawing support for Android 5.0 or earlier. Let’s see which phone is being targeted here.

List of iPhones and Androids that will no longer support WhatsApp

— Iphone 5s
– iPhone 6
– iPhone 6 Plus
– iPhone 6s
– iPhone 6s Plus
– iPhone SE (1 gene)

— Samsung Galaxy s4
— Samsung Galaxy Note 3
– Sony Zperia Z1
– LG G2
— Huawei Ascend P6
– Moto G (First gene)
– Motorola Razra HD
– Moto E 2014

All the phones of the list have long been their heads. But before you leave your phone due to this problem, you have to check if your phone is up-to-date. If the phone is still receiving the software updates, which will run iPhones 15.1 or later and Android Android 5.1 or later, then WhatsApp will also run smoothly on your phone.

If you suspect that your phone may be among the affected people, there is no need to worry yet. WhatsApp advises users to backup your chat history in Google account before withdrawing support. By doing this it is ensured that all your conversations can be originally transferred to a new device. Just open WhatsApp, go to settings, tap chat, then choose a chat backup and follow the on-screen prompt. Taking this step will help to make the switch more straight on a new handset.

Security is the main reason

One of the main motivations behind this decision is security. Since Apple no longer provides software updates for these older iOS versions, equipment is exposed to safety risks. Without frequent safety patch, users become more susceptible to violations – an important reason that WhatsApp is urging people to enter new hardware and operating system.

In the last few months, WhatsApp has introduced several updates for the purpose of increasing user privacy and protecting personal data. Notable changes are a new privacy feature that prevents others from copying lessons, images, or videos from chat and group conversations – a step designed to reduce the risk of shared or misuse without consent. In addition, WhatsApp has enhanced a tool such as chat lock, which allows users to secure personal chats with passwords, fingerprints or face IDs. The missing messages have also been improved in functions, giving users more control over how long their messages appear before disappearance.