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Starting tomorrow, 5th May , WhatsApp will officially stop functioning on a new list of smartphones, as part of Meta's routine updates to its app compatibility policies. The move will affect devices running outdated operating systems that no longer meet the app&rsquo;s minimum security and performance requirements.
According to WhatsApp&rsquo;s latest announcement, users with older Android or iOS phones may lose access to the service unless they upgrade their devices or update their operating systems, if possible.
Among the models that will be affected are early versions of iPhones running iOS 12 or earlier, and Android devices operating on version 5.0 (Lollipop) or older.
Which Devices Are Affected?
The phones affected mostly include models running Android versions below 5.0 and iPhones running iOS 12 or earlier. Among the models listed are:
<ul>
<li>IPhone 6 and earlier</li>
<li>Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini</li>
<li>Sony Xperia M</li>
<li>Huawei Ascend D2</li>
<li>LG Optimus F7 and several others</li>
</ul>
 The company emphasized that users will receive in-app alerts before the service is discontinued on unsupported devices. It also encourages backing up chat history before upgrading.
WhatsApp, owned by Meta, regularly discontinues support for older devices to ensure compatibility with the latest security features, data encryption protocols, and app functions. While the change will not impact the majority of users, those with legacy phones may find themselves suddenly disconnected if they do not act promptly.
To check whether your phone is affected, go to Settings &gt; Software Update, and verify your current operating system version.

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