WhatsApp will stop working on millions of Android phones from the new year. The reason for this is the old operating system. WhatsApp is going to stop its support on the old operating system.

WhatsApp will stop working on millions of Android phones from the beginning of next year. Actually, this app owned by Meta is stopping its support for Android phones with old operating systems. This happens almost every year, when WhatsApp stops its support for the old operating system. New features do not work on the old operating system and sometimes this is also done for security reasons.

WhatsApp will stop working on this version of Android

If you still use the KitKat version of Android, then it is going to be difficult for you. WhatsApp is going to stop its support on this version which came 10 years ago. This means that after January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will not be able to run on phones with KitKat version. If you want to stop doing this, you will have to update your operating system or buy a new phone.

WhatsApp will stop working on these phones

From January 1, 2025, WhatsApp is going to stop supporting these phones-

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

That's why updating is important

To use the new features of WhatsApp, it is important to keep updating the app. Also, it is important for security. The company keeps releasing security updates to remove bugs. If the app is not updated, these bugs can cause harm. Due to this, there is a fear of the experience of using the app getting spoiled and even personal information getting stolen.

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