Full List: Smartphones WhatsApp Will No Longer Work With
By peterside Rejoice Eneky
WhatsApp has officially ended support for a range of older smartphones, including Apple’s iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and early Android models like the Samsung Galaxy S III.
Effective on Sunday, June 1, 2025, the messaging platform will now require a minimum of iOS 15.1 or Android 5.0 to function, cutting off access for users still operating devices released in or before 2014.
The update, originally scheduled for May 5, 2025, was delayed to give users more time to transition to newer devices, according to Meta.
Here are the Phones WhatsApp will no longer work with:
Apple
iPhone 5
iPhone 5C
iPhone 6
iPhone 6S
iPhone 6S Plus
iPhone SE (1st Generation)
Samsung
Galaxy Ace Plus
Galaxy Core
Galaxy Express 2
Galaxy Grand
Galaxy Note 3
Galaxy S3 Mini
Galaxy S4 Active
Galaxy S4 Mini
Galaxy S4 Zoom
Motorola
Moto G (1st Gen)
Moto X (1st Gen)
Huawei
Ascend P6 S
Ascend G525
Huawei C199
Huawei GX1s
Huawei Y625
Sony
Xperia Z1
Xperia E3
LG
Optimus 4X HD
Optimus G
Optimus G Pro
Optimus L7
Lenovo
Lenovo 46600
Lenovo A858T
Lenovo P70
Lenovo S890
Lenovo A820
ZTE
ZTE V956
ZTE UMi X2
ZTE Grand S Flex
ZTE Grand Memo
Others
Faea F1
THL W8
Archos 53 Platinum
Wiko Cink Five
Wiko Darknight
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