WhatsApp to drop support for older Android devices on January 1, 2025 | Infinium-tech

Meta has decided to end support for WhatsApp on older Android phones. More specifically, devices older than 10 years are still running Android KitKat. Handsets that are still running on the OS or an older version will not get access to WhatsApp from January 1, 2025.

The reason for discontinuing support is the evolving features and functionality of WhatsApp. Meta is looking to implement more demanding features, AI functionalities, etc. that require more modern hardware. Here are most of the phones that are shutting down:

• Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini
• Motorola: Moto G (1st generation), Razr HD, Moto E 2014
• HTC: One X, One X+, Desire 500, Desire 601
• LG: Optimus G, Nexus 4, G2 Mini, L90
• Sony: Xperia Z, Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia V

Perhaps some of you are still using those devices as burner phones, but if you are still using one of them as a daily driver, you may need to back up all your WhatsApp data to a new one. Must find a way to do a backup on the device. Otherwise, all your media and chat history will disappear from WhatsApp after January 1, 2025.

Meta announced something similar for iPhones a few months ago, ending support for iPhones running iOS older than version 15.1. However, the company will continue support for these handsets till May 2025.

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