WhatsApp closes the support for old iOS versions; Know which models will be affected

WhatsApp will stop working on iPhones that still use iOS 15. As of May 5, 2025, the application will be compatible with iOS 15.1 or newer versions.

Before this change, WhatsApp is compatible with all Apple systems in iOS 12. There will be no change in the case of Android: the application will normally be followed on Android 5.0 or higher devices.

IOS was released with the iPhone 13 on September 15, 2021 and distributed as an update to various models. iPhone 6s and 1st generation iphone.

All devices received iOS 15 are also updated to iOS 15.1 or later reviews. Even older models such as iPhone 7 and 2nd generation iPhone will continue to be compatible with WhatsApp.

Which iPhones will lose compatibility with WhatsApp?

. The list of iPhones compatible with iOS 13 has not changed.Then the effect of change will be minimum for most users.

In practice, incompatibility will only affect the stuck models at iOS 12. Check what they are:

• iPhone 5s
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 6 Plus

A newer model should support a higher version of more than iOS 15.1 and therefore It will continue to be compatible with Messenger.

Apple is very effective in distributing system updates, so your iPhone is likely to run a newer version. Nevertheless, it is worth controlling the version installed on the Settings menu to avoid surprises.

What happens if my iPhone loses support to WhatsApp?

With the end of support WhatsApp will stop working completely on affected devices. The suspension will not be immediately: the application will send notifications to a compatible version of the operating system update. If the update is not possible, it will be necessary to replace the devices to continue to use the ambassador.

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