WhatsApp Will No Longer Work on Popular iPhones, Android Devices in 2025
- Some iPhones and Android devices will no longer be compatible with WhatsApp from May 2025
- Users of specific versions of iPhones and Andriod affected will have to change their phones to stay connected with loved ones
- WhatsApp is one of the most used messaging apps in the world, with over 2 billion active users and very popular among Nigerians
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Nigerians still clinging to older Android and iPhone models may soon be unable to use WhatsApp starting in February and May 2025, respectively.
This is because WhatsApp plans to end support for devices not meeting the necessary operating system requirements.
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WhatsApp to stop working on certain iPhones
According to WABetaInfo, a website known for analysing WhatsApp beta versions, the messaging giant plans to end support for the iPhone 5s and popular iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models.
It added that WhatsApp will require iOS 15.1 or later for continued use, meaning several older iPhone models that cannot update beyond iOS 12.5.7 will be left behind.
Most affected phones were released over a decade ago, leaving users with no choice but to upgrade.
Android devices no longer run WhatsApp
Similarly, Whatsapp will no longer be supported on several Android devices starting in February 2025.
According to reports, WhatsApp will also stop supporting several feature phones.
The impacted KaiOS devices include:
- JioPhone
- JioPhone 2
- Nokia 800 Tough
- Nokia 2720 Flip
- Nokia 2760 Flip
- Nokia 2780 Flip
- Nokia 6300 4G
- Nokia 8000 4G
- Nokia 8110 4G
WhatsApp general system requirements
WhatsApp regularly phases out support for outdated operating systems to make way for improved features, security, and performance.
To continue using WhatsApp after the May 5 deadline, users will need to ensure their devices meet the following minimum system requirements:
- Android: Version 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iOS: Version 15.1 or later
Any devices running older operating systems will no longer receive updates.
NITDA wants Nigerians to protect their WhatsApp accounts
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) wants Nigerians to take their WhatsApp account security seriously.
The agency outlines proactive security steps for individual users and group administrators in its advisory.
The advisory is in response to rising concerns over cyber threats targeting social media messaging apps, especially WhatsApp, given its widespread use in Nigeria.
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