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WhatsApp will stop supporting iPhones that run iOS 15.1 through 15.4 starting on November 30, 2026. From that date the messaging app will require iOS 15.5 or a later version. Affected iPhone models – iPhone 6s – iPhone SE (1st generation) Owners of these devices will still be able to use WhatsApp if they can update to a compatible iOS version. If their phones are stuck on an earlier iOS release, they must check whether an update is available to maintain access to the app. Phones that are already out of WhatsApp’s official support include: – iPhone 5s – iPhone 6 – iPhone 6 Plus These models cannot install iOS 15.1, which was the previous minimum requirement for WhatsApp. Android devices Android phones running versions earlier than Android 6.0 will lose official WhatsApp support on September 8, 2026. Compatibility will depend on the installed OS version and whether the device can be updated. How to check compatibility – iPhone: Go to Settings → General → About to view the iOS version. – Android: Open Settings → About phone → Android version. Backing up conversations Users who need to switch devices should back up their chats: 1. Open WhatsApp → Settings → Chats → Chat backup. 2. On Android, backups are stored in the user’s Google account. 3. On iPhone, backups are stored in iCloud. This ensures that conversation history can be restored on a new device. Article source: De Ultimo Minuto | Image credit: De Ultimo Minuto
WhatsApp will stop supporting iPhones that run iOS 15.1 through 15.4 starting on November 30, 2026. From that date the messaging app will require iOS 15.5 or a later version. Affected iPhone models – iPhone 6s – iPhone SE (1st generation) Owners of these devices will still be able to use WhatsApp if they can update to a compatible iOS version. If their phones are stuck on an earlier iOS release, they must check whether an update is available to maintain access to the app. Phones that are already out of WhatsApp’s official support include: – iPhone 5s – iPhone 6 – iPhone 6 Plus These models cannot install iOS 15.1, which was the previous minimum requirement for WhatsApp. Android devices Android phones running versions earlier than Android 6.0 will lose official WhatsApp support on September 8, 2026. Compatibility will depend on the installed OS version and whether the device can be updated. How to check compatibility – iPhone: Go to Settings → General → About to view the iOS version. – Android: Open Settings → About phone → Android version. Backing up conversations Users who need to switch devices should back up their chats: 1. Open WhatsApp → Settings → Chats → Chat backup. 2. On Android, backups are stored in the user’s Google account. 3. On iPhone, backups are stored in iCloud. This ensures that conversation history can be restored on a new device.
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