Overview
- Multiple outlets report that WhatsApp will withdraw updates and official support for select legacy iPhone and Android models beginning December 1, 2025.
- Several reports cite minimum supported versions as Android 5.0 and iOS 15.1, while others list Android 5.1 and iOS 11, so users should verify their OS against WhatsApp’s Help Center.
- Models frequently named include iPhone 6, 6s, 7, first‑generation SE, 8 and 8 Plus, and Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, Motorola Moto X, LG G4, Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, plus older Galaxy J2, LG G3/V10, Moto G, and Xperia Z2/Z3 units.
- WhatsApp says affected users will receive in‑app notifications before support ends, and losing support typically means no new features or security patches rather than immediate loss of access.
- Guidance across coverage advises updating the OS or moving to a newer device, backing up chats, and using WhatsApp Web or the desktop app as a temporary option while a compatible phone remains active.