The most important messaging application in the world announced the operating systems that will be left out next year. The main problem is the lack of compatibility and ability to process new updates.
WhatsAppthe world’s most popular Meta messaging app, announced that as of January 1, 2025various cell phone models iPhone and Android will no longer be supporteds since they will not have the capacity to process and support new features, updates and developments of the platform.
The users will have access and can continue to use the application if their devices comply with the requirements corresponding to the operating system requires for its operation, a feature which will leave out several phones.
In their announcement, they specified the models and operating systems that will have the cut to define which cell phones continue with WhatsApp and which ones will have to look for another alternative or adapt to another device. I know the complete list and the details of which cell phones will not have this application next year.
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Which cell phones will not have WhatsApp in 2025
WhatsApp determined that the devices Android They must have installed at least the version 5.0 of the operating system, launched in 2014. On the other hand, for users who have Applethey must have the version of iOS 12.0 or higher. In order to stay connected, other brands such as Samsung, Motorola, LG, Apple and so on, they will lose several models with access to the messaging application.
The reason that prompted Goal for this platform to stop working on several phones, is the search for optimize servicesdevelop efficiency and safety, and provide users with the most optimal experience possible. He risk that old cell phones have, is that they are more prone to generate failures and risks that cause users to look for other alternatives and reject WhatsApp due to poor performance.
Android models that will not have WhatsApp in 2025:
- Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini.
- Motorola: Moto G 1st generation, Moto E 1st generation, Droid Razr HD.
- LG: Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini, L90.
- sony: Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V.
Apple models that will not have WhatsApp in 2025:
Faced with this situation and lack of being able to remain incommunicado, the users they will have the alternative to change to another cellularwhich contains the characteristics that are required for the correct functioning of the application, or directly opt for some similar app as Telegram and signalwhich are currently compatible with devices from several years ago.
Source: Ambito
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