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Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected

WhatsApp will stop working on some iPhones in May 2025, impacting some users.
Older iPhones cannot update to iOS 15.1, which WhatsApp will require next month.
Affected devices, like iPhone 5s, received a notification about the impending change.
WhatsApp experts explained: "Newer versions of iOS include updated APIs...to deliver new features."
Without older iOS support, WhatsApp aims to optimize the app and add new capabilities.

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Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month - devices affected

Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025 - find out why and see the full list of devices affected.

2 days ago·Bradford, United Kingdom

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Certain iPhones to be locked out of WhatsApp from next month

Certain iPhones will be left unable to access WhatsApp from May 5, 2025 - find out why and see the full list of devices affected

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WhatsApp will stop working on several cell phones; see if your device model will be affected” Political Connection

Photo: File/RCP WhatsApp announced a new round of updates that, in the coming weeks, will make the app incompatible with certain smartphone models. The measure began to be applied in February and should be extended throughout 2025. According to the platform, the decision is motivated by the need to ensure that the devices meet the minimum technical specifications required by the most recent versions of the application. Models considered obsolete…

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netzwelt

Change at WhatsApp on May 5: If you have one of these phones, you have to act

Meta makes a change at WhatsApp on May 5. After that you can no longer use the Messenger with all mobile phones. We reveal who is affected and what you can do. This article has been sorted under Download, WhatsApp.

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