Overview
- As of June 1, WhatsApp has stopped working on iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and any Android device running Android 5.0 or earlier.
- The cutoff date was pushed from May 5 to June 1 to give users extra time to prepare for the new minimum OS requirements.
- Meta says dropping legacy devices helps reduce security risks and ensures compatibility with future app features.
- Models such as the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus and first-generation iPhone SE remain supported if updated to iOS 15.8.4.
- Users are advised to back up their chat history to iCloud or Google Drive before moving to a newer device to preserve conversations.