We are sorry to interrupt your Christmas celebration but trust us, this cannot wait.
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You may not be able to access the popular social messaging app, WhatsApp again from January 2025.
Now you see why we had to bring it to your notice immediately?
If you are using an old version of Android phone, or an iPhone still running iOS 12, then you’re in trouble.
For Android users, their devices would no longer be supported as from January 1, 2025, while iPhones still running iOS 12 will lose support from May 2025.
The Meta-owned app, according to a note on its Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page, stated that it would stop supporting smartphones running Android KitKat, released in 2013.
It added that users of such devices would be notified before support is cut off and urged such persons to back up important information they might have before the due date.
Message From WhatsApp
The message reads: “Our goal is to provide a private and reliable service for as many people as possible.
“To do so, we regularly review how WhatsApp is being used including our growing set of features that advance global private calling and messaging.
“Going forward, WhatsApp support on devices that run KaiOS will end. Before we stop support for these devices, all impacted users will be directly notified ahead of time.
“Users of KaiOS devices should copy their important information outside the device as there is no backup support or ability to restore from these devices.”
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“WhatsApp works on many Android devices, including those with Android 5.0 or newer. WhatsApp stops supporting older devices and operating systems on an ongoing basis to focus on supporting newer ones and keeping up with the latest technological advancements.
“If we stop supporting your device or operating system, you will be notified in WhatsApp and reminded several times to upgrade.”
“We’ll also remind you to update your device to continue using WhatsApp and keep this article updated with relevant information,” the statement added.
Furthermore, Android devices and phone models which would be affected as from January 1, 2025 include Samsung, LG, and Sony that were released over ten years ago.
Below is the full list of Android phones that will lose WhatsApp access by January 2025:
Samsung
Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini
Motorola
Moto G (1st Gen), Razr HD, Moto E 2014
HTC
One X, One X+, Desire 500, Desire 601
LG
Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini, L90.