WhatsApp will stop working as of January 2026 on several iPhone and Android cell phones that will no longer be able to receive updates
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WhatsApp will stop working on several cell phones starting on January 1, 2026. The measure will affect millions of users who still use devices with old operating systems.
The decision responds to a policy of the messaging application, which seeks to guarantee security, stability, and good performance in the most current versions of Android and iOS.
WhatsApp dejará de funcionar en varios celulares a partir del 1 de enero de 2026
Cell phones on which WhatsApp will not work starting in 2026
Wednesday, December 31 will be the last day the app will work on the following models.
iPhones without WhatsApp starting in 2026
Devices with iOS 15.1 or earlier versions:
iPhone 5
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5s
iPhone 6
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 5c
Android cell phones that will be left without WhatsApp
Devices with Android 5.0 or earlier versions:
HTC One M8
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
LG G3
LG Optimus L7 II
LG Nexus 4
Huawei Ascend Mate
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
What to do if your cell phone is on the list
If you use any of these models, the most advisable thing is to make a WhatsApp backup. That way, you will be able to keep your chats, photos, and videos.
The end of support means that the application will not be updated or be able to open. In many cases, it will be necessary to change devices to continue using the service.
