Overview

• WhatsApp stopped working on June 1 for devices running iOS versions below 15.1 or Android versions below 5.0.
• Legacy iPhones including the 5s, 6 and 6 Plus plus Android models such as the Galaxy S III, HTC One X and Sony Xperia Z lost compatibility.
• The deprecation was postponed from its original May 5 deadline to give users extra time to prepare and update.
• Meta conducts annual reviews of supported operating systems to ensure core features and security patches remain up to date.
• Affected users can back up chats to iCloud or Google Drive and transfer their full message history to newer devices.