WhatsApp will no longer support older Android smartphones from 2025

It appears that from January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will stop working on a number of older Android smartphones released more than a decade ago.

Here's what we know

The latest update will affect around 20 Android models from brands such as Samsung, Motorola, HTC, LG and Sony. The move by Meta, WhatsApp's parent company, targets devices that still run the Android KitKat operating system launched in 2013. While these devices can perform basic functions, they can no longer meet the demands of the company's evolving features. WhatsApp. Here are the smartphone models that will no longer be supported.

Samsung : Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini
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
Sony : Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V

The messaging app is constantly updated with advanced artificial intelligence features and robust security protocols that require more advanced hardware and software. Users of these devices will no longer be able to send or receive messages via WhatsApp from January 1. For those still using these devices, it's important to back up your chats and upgrade to a newer smartphone to continue enjoying WhatsApp's latest features and enhanced security.

Source : hdblog