WhatsApp on iPhones: Starting May 5, 2025, WhatsApp will stop working on some older iPhones. To keep using the app, your iPhone needs to have at least iOS 15.1. If your phone has an older version, WhatsApp will stop working, and you won’t be able to send messages, make calls, or see your chat history. Make sure to check your iOS version before that date to avoid any issues. WhatsApp will completely stop functioning on iPhones that cannot be updated to iOS 15.1, reports Money Control.
Affected iPhone Models
The following iPhone models are confirmed to be affected by this change
- iPhone 5s
- iPhone 6
- iPhone 6 Plus
If your phone has an older iOS version, you’ll need to either update it or get a new phone to keep using WhatsApp after May 5, 2025. If your phone can be updated, make sure to install iOS 15.1 or a newer version. If your phone can’t be updated you’ll need to buy a new iPhone to continue using WhatsApp.
What Can You Do to Keep Using WhatsApp?
To keep using WhatsApp after May 5, 2025, you will need to upgrade to a newer iPhone. The iPhone 8 and iPhone X are the oldest models that still support iOS 16 and are currently compatible with WhatsApp. These phones no longer receive updates from Apple, so WhatsApp may eventually stop working on them too. For a longer-lasting solution, it is best to upgrade to a newer iPhone.
New Features on WhatsApp
WhatsApp has been adding new features, particularly to improve privacy. Some of these new features include an option to block others from copying messages and media. The app has also introduced features like chat lock and disappearing messages, which give users more control over their conversations and privacy.
This update doesn’t only impact regular WhatsApp users, but also those who use WhatsApp Business. Small business owners who rely on WhatsApp to stay connected with customers will also need to upgrade their devices to avoid disruptions in service.
How to check if your iPhone will lose support for WhatsApp
If you are wondering whether your iPhone will lose WhatsApp support. Then you can follow the steps below to check:
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Head to General
- Then, tap on About option
- Look for “iOS Version”
