WhatsApp is still the most popular messenger service worldwide. But some users will soon no longer be able to use the app.
The reason: WhatsApp no longer works for older devices. Anyone affected by this will either have to buy a newer cell phone or change messenger. But first things first.
WhatsApp with a big update
Around two billion people in the world use WhatsApp. This makes the app by far the most popular messenger in the world. Competitors like Telegram or Signal can only dream of such user numbers.
In order to always offer its users the best possible user experience and the greatest possible security, Whatsapp is constantly working on updates. Important prerequisite for installing these updates: The user needs a cell phone with a comparatively new operating system.
This means that people with very old devices often have a big problem with updates – and not just with WhatsApp, by the way. If your old smartphone no longer supports the latest updates, you will need a new device if you want to continue using the app.
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iPhone users affected by WhatsApp update
And this is exactly the situation some iPhone users will find themselves in in February 2025. From February 24th, WhatsApp will require at least iOS version 14.1. This means that users of the iPhone models 5s, 6 and 6 Plus are left in the dark.
WhatsApp considers this update to be extremely important. Finally, older iOS versions no longer meet the latest security standards. The affected users will then have to switch to a newer device if they want to continue using WhatsApp. They have until February 24, 2025 to do this.
No change for Android users
Meanwhile, Android users won’t notice any major changes for now. The minimum requirements for the safe use of WhatsApp remain initially.
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