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WhatsApp abandons older iPhone models

In May, WhatsApp will stop working if you have an iPhone with an older version of iOS.

Ove Kaufeldt

Published 17 January 2025 - 14:08

At the turn of the year, WhatsApp bid farewell to older Android devices. Phones running Android 4.4 KitKat could no longer use the popular messaging service.

May 15, 2025, is the next date to mark on the calendar. On that day, WhatsApp will stop working on iPhone models still running iOS 15.1 - that is, models like iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus.

The reason is that WhatsApp is implementing new security features that are not supported by older operating systems. This makes the app incompatible with previous versions of both Android and iOS. The updates are necessary to enhance users' security and privacy.

To continue using WhatsApp and take advantage of the latest features, it is recommended to update to a newer operating system or consider acquiring a more modern device.