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WhatsApp stops supporting older iOS versions#

January 30, 2025

WA stops supporting older iOS

WhatsApp will stop supporting older iOS versions, which will affect users of some iPhone models. The latest update to the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.2.10.72 has revealed information about the upcoming change.

  1. Official End of Support Date
  2. Which Devices Are At Risk
  3. How to Check Your Device's iOS Version
  4. Updating Options
  5. Reasons for End of Support
  6. Conclusion

1. Official End of Support Date#

Starting May 5, 2025 WhatsApp will officially stop supporting devices running iOS versions earlier than 15.1. Users with these software versions on their iPhone will no longer be able to use WhatsApp. This change will affect both the regular WhatsApp app and WhatsApp Business app.

WA and older iOS

2. Which Devices Are At Risk#

The following devices will be affected by the end of support:

  • iPhone 5s

  • iPhone 6

  • iPhone 6 Plus

  • All devices that do not support the update to iOS 15.1 or later.

3. How to Check Your Device's iOS Version#

  • Open Settings on your iPhone.

  • Select General.

  • Go to About.

  • Look for iOS Version.

If your device is running iOS 15 or earlier, you should consider updating options to continue using WhatsApp.

4. Updating Options#

  • Update iOS. If your device supports the update to iOS 15.1 or later, update it to continue using WhatsApp.

  • Update Device. If your device does not support the update to iOS 15.1, you should consider upgrading to a new iPhone that is compatible with the latest versions of iOS to continue using WhatsApp.

5. Reasons for End of Support#

WhatsApp strives to optimize the service using modern iOS capabilities. Ending support for older versions of iOS will allow us to work on the performance of the application, as well as introduce new features that are only available on modern operating systems.

6. Conclusion#

Ending support for older versions of iOS is a difficult but important step for WhatsApp. This decision is necessary to ensure the quality of the application and the implementation of new technologies. If you are using an older iPhone model, you need to prepare for these changes in advance to continue using WhatsApp.

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