{"id":1295786,"date":"2025-06-02T04:30:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T23:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1295786"},"modified":"2025-06-02T04:31:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T23:01:28","slug":"whatsapp-has-stopped-working-on-these-android-phones-iphones-starting-june-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/whatsapp-has-stopped-working-on-these-android-phones-iphones-starting-june-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Whatsapp Has Stopped Working On These Android Phones, iPhones Starting June 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a move to maintain app performance and security, <strong>WhatsApp will discontinue support for several older smartphones<\/strong> starting <strong>Sunday, June 1, 2025<\/strong>. The update, initially planned for May 5, was pushed back to give users more time to prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2024-07-31-at-7.26.59\u202fAM-1024x567-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2024-07-31-at-7.26.59\u202fAM-1024x567-1-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2024-07-31-at-7.26.59\u202fAM-1024x567-1-1-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2024-07-31-at-7.26.59\u202fAM-1024x567-1-1-768x425.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Devices Will Be Affected?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WhatsApp is raising its <strong>minimum system requirements<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>iOS 15.1 or later<\/strong> for iPhones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Android 5.1 or higher<\/strong> for Android smartphones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No longer supported:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iPhones limited to iOS versions <strong>below 15.1<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Android phones running <strong>Android 5.0 (Lollipop)<\/strong> or earlier, including older models like:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Samsung Galaxy S3<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HTC One X<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sony Xperia Z<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f <em>Note:<\/em> Some reports wrongly claimed that iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, and iPhone SE (1st gen) are affected. These devices support <strong>iOS 15.8.4<\/strong> and will <strong>remain compatible<\/strong> with WhatsApp\u2014for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Is WhatsApp Ending Support?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This periodic update helps WhatsApp:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve <strong>security<\/strong> and <strong>encryption<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize for <strong>modern features<\/strong> like video calls and advanced UI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure a <strong>seamless experience<\/strong> for its 3 billion users worldwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Older phones often can\u2019t keep up with such innovations due to <strong>hardware limitations<\/strong> and outdated software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Should You Do If Affected?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcf1 <strong>Upgrade Your Device<\/strong><br>Switch to a phone that supports iOS 15.1 \/ Android 5.1 or newer. Budget-friendly options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>iPhone SE (2nd or 3rd gen)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mid-range Android devices<\/strong> (Pixel, Samsung A series, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd04 <strong>Update iOS<\/strong><br>For older iPhones (like 6s or SE 1st gen), update to <strong>iOS 15.8.4<\/strong> if available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Go to <strong>Settings &gt; General &gt; Software Update<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcac <strong>Consider Alternatives<\/strong><br>Apps like <strong>Telegram<\/strong> or <strong>Signal<\/strong> may still support legacy devices, but check compatibility on their official pages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2601\ufe0f <strong>Backup Chats<\/strong><br>Before June 1, back up your chats to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>iCloud<\/strong> (iPhone)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Drive<\/strong> (Android)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to <strong>WhatsApp &gt; Settings &gt; Chats &gt; Chat Backup<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Industry-Wide Trend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>App developers are phasing out support for legacy systems as user behavior shifts. According to Apple, only <strong>5% of active iPhones still run iOS 15 or below<\/strong>, meaning most users won\u2019t be impacted. However, in <strong>regions with older device usage<\/strong>, this could disrupt access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Note<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If unsure about your phone\u2019s compatibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>iPhone: <strong>Settings > General > About<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Android: <strong>Settings > About Phone<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For complete details, visit <a>WhatsApp\u2019s official support page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t wait till June\u2014back up your chats and check compatibility now to avoid losing access!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a move to maintain app performance and security, WhatsApp will discontinue support for several older smartphones starting Sunday, June 1, 2025. The update, initially planned for May 5, was pushed back to give users more time to prepare. 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