iPhone and Android devices will permanently lose the ability to use WhatsApp from this date; verify if your device is included in the affected list given in detail here.
Heads Up, WhatsApp Users! 📱🔕
Mark your calendars, folks! From June 1, 2025, WhatsApp will no longer be supported on some 'old-school' smartphones. Yep, you heard that right! 😱
If you're rocking an iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, or the iPhone SE (1st generation), or an Android device like the Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Sony Xperia Z1, LG G2, Huawei Ascend P6, Moto G (1st Gen), Moto E (2014), Motorola Razr HD, or HTC One X, you might want to start considering an upgrade. 🤓
Why, you ask? 🤔
Well, Meta's beefed up security measures for WhatsApp, and to ensure top-notch safety, they've raised the minimum system requirements for the app. Starting June 1, WhatsApp will only function on iPhones running iOS 15.1 or later and Android devices boasting Android 5.1 or newer. 🕰️
Don't panic! If you're unsure about your phone's software version, just hop into your phone's Settings > About Phone (or About Device) to check. 💻
Not only will this update affect your ability to send messages, make calls, and access your chats, but it'll also block you from using advanced features like end-to-end encryption, video calling, and snazzy user interface options. alors, for those clinging to their trusty old phones, you may have no choice but to exchange them for something newer. 😥
To avoid losing any precious WhatsApp memories, don't forget to back up your chats before making the switch. 💾
Stay ahead of the game, folks! Upgrade your phones and keep your WhatsApp experience rolling like always. 🌱
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- Despite the sentimental attachment to your old devices, if you're using a Samsung Galaxy S4, Samsung Galaxy Note 3, or any other smartphones mentioned earlier, it might be time to consider an upgrade before June 1, 2025, as India's Bollywood stars might be doing, so you don't miss out on the latest technology-driven features from WhatsApp.
- For those in India who treasure their gadgets, such as the iPhone 6s Plus or the Moto E (2014), they should be aware that if they can't upgrade to the latest technology, they'll no longer be able to enjoy advanced features like video calling and end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp, starting from June 1, 2025, possibly leaving them feeling like they've stepped out of Bollywood's glamorous world.
