Wed Sep 25 09:57:46 UTC 2024: ## WhatsApp to Drop Support for Older Devices, Including iPhone 5, in October 2024

**San Francisco, CA** – WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging app, has announced it will be discontinuing support for a range of older smartphones, including the iconic iPhone 5, starting October 1, 2024. This move by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, is attributed to the company’s need to ensure compatibility with new software updates and features, which older devices simply cannot handle.

A total of 19 phone models across both Android and iOS will be affected, leaving users with a limited timeframe to either upgrade their devices or bid farewell to WhatsApp. The decision to drop support for the iPhone 5, still in use by many, will undoubtedly be a blow to some users.

The list of affected devices includes:

**Apple:**

* iPhone 5
* 1st Generation iPhone SE
* iPhone 5C
* iPhone 6
* iPhone 6 Plus

**Android:**

* Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus
* Samsung Galaxy Core
* Samsung Galaxy Express 2
* Huawei Ascend P6 S
* Huawei Ascend Y625
* Lenovo A820
* Sony Xperia Z1
* Motorola Moto G

Users of these devices will no longer be able to send messages, make calls, or utilize any features of WhatsApp after the October 1 deadline.

While this change may be inconvenient, it underscores the evolving nature of technology and the necessity for older devices to keep pace with newer software demands. To continue utilizing WhatsApp’s latest features and updates, users will need to switch to compatible newer models.

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