Know which smartphones were affected

The new year brings new beginnings and changes. As the calendar changes, many companies change their rules and policies. WhatsApp is also not untouched by this. Every year this company stops its support on some old devices and operating systems. This time too, from January 1, 2025, WhatsApp has stopped its support for many old smartphones. Lakhs of users are being affected by this. Let us understand in detail why this change happened and which devices are affected by it.

WhatsApp stopped working on these operating systems from today

This change in WhatsApp has had the biggest impact on those users who are still using old operating systems.

Support stopped on Android KitKat

If you are using KitKat version of Android, you will no longer be able to use WhatsApp. This version was launched almost 10 years ago and no longer supports the latest features and security updates of WhatsApp.

• Due to not updating old operating systems, users cannot take advantage of new features.
• For this, it is necessary that either your phone is on the latest Android version or you buy a new smartphone.

WhatsApp has stopped working in these smartphones

WhatsApp has stopped support for many popular devices from January 1, 2025. Below is the list of smartphones on which WhatsApp will no longer work:

Affected LG devices

• LG Optimus G
• Nexus 4
• LG G2 Mini
• LG L90

Affected Samsung devices

• Samsung Galaxy S3
• Galaxy Note 2
• Galaxy Ace 3
• Galaxy S4 Mini

Affected HTC devices

• HTC One X
• HTC One
• HTC Desire 500
• HTC Desire 601

Affected Sony devices

• Xperia Z
• Xperia SP
• Xperia T
• Xperia V

Affected Motorola devices

• Moto G
• razr hd
• Moto E 2014

If your smartphone appears on any of these lists, you will be required to purchase a new device or upgrade your operating system to continue using WhatsApp.

What are the reasons behind stopping the support of WhatsApp?

There are some important reasons behind WhatsApp stopping support on older devices.

1. Better User Experience

WhatsApp launches new features for its users from time to time. These features are designed to give users a better experience and make the app more interactive. Older devices are not able to support these features.

2. Security Guarantee

Security is a big reason. Older operating systems contain security vulnerabilities, making users more vulnerable to cyber threats. WhatsApp provides security updates from time to time to ensure the security of its users.

3. Technical limitations

Older operating systems have limited technical capabilities, due to which they cannot support new updates and high-performance features of WhatsApp.

What should users do?

If your device is listed or you’re using an older operating system, select these options to continue using WhatsApp:

1. Update Operating System

If your device supports the latest operating system, update it immediately. With this you will be able to take advantage of the latest features of WhatsApp and other apps.

2. Buy a new smartphone

If your smartphone is old and the operating system update option is not available, consider purchasing a new smartphone.

3. Back up data

Before changing devices or updating the operating system, don’t forget to backup WhatsApp chats and other important data.