Dehradun: If you use an old iPhone model and WhatsApp is important for you, then there is bad news for you. Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp has decided to end support for versions older than iOS 15.1.
What is the whole matter?
According to a report by WABetaInfo, from May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will not support versions older than iOS 15.1. This means that WhatsApp will stop working on older models like iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Why was this decision taken?
WhatsApp constantly brings new features and updates. New and more powerful hardware and software are needed to support these new features. Older iOS versions are unable to meet these requirements, so WhatsApp has to stop support for these versions.
What should old iPhone users do?
If you use these older iPhone models and want to use WhatsApp, you will have to update your device or buy a new iPhone.
Why is this news important?
This news is important for all those people who use older iPhone models and WhatsApp is an important part of their daily life. This decision may force these users to buy a new phone to use WhatsApp.
List of those phones in which WhatsApp will not work from the new year
• Apple iPhone 5
• Apple iPhone 6
• Apple iPhone 6S
• Apple iPhone 6S Plus
• Apple iPhone SE
• Huawei Ascend G525
• Huawei Ascend P6 S
• Huawei C199
• Huawei GX1s
• Huawei Y625
• Lenovo 46600
• Lenovo A820
• Lenovo A858T
• Lenovo P70
• Lenovo S890
• LG Optimus 4X HD
• LG Optimus G
• LG Optimus G Pro
• LG Optimus L7
• Motorola Moto G
• Motorola Moto
• Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
• Samsung Galaxy Core
• Samsung Galaxy Express 2
• Samsung Galaxy Grand
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3
• Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Active
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
• Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom
• Sony Xperia E3
• Sony Xperia M
• Sony Xperia Z1
