Those Android phones on which it will not be possible to use WhatsApp from October 24

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If you are using a 9 to 10 year old Android phone, it is better to replace it, otherwise it will not be possible to use WhatsApp from October 24.


Yes indeed WhatsApp is ending support for many older Android phones from October 24th.


After October 24, WhatsApp will be available only on phones running Android 5.0 or later operating versions.



As per the FAQ page of WhatsApp, the messaging app is presently compatible with Android 4.1 or later versions; but, as of October 24, 2023, it will only support Android 5.0 or later versions. shall be supplied.


That means WhatsApp support will be removed for all operating systems prior to Android 5.0.


WhatsApp said in its FAQ page that when support for an operating system ends, users are notified ahead of time and advised to upgrade.


Still around one percent of Android smartphones run on these older operating systems.


From October 24, when you open WhatsApp on these phones, messages will not be visible, but there will be a more info button, which will tell you to change your device.


Users of Android phones will typically have to buy new phones because they do not have the opportunity to update the operating system.


Note that WhatsApp is constantly improving the user interface and privacy settings, introducing features that are compatible with the latest Apple and Android operating systems.


Prior to that, on October 24, 2022, WhatsApp stopped supporting iPhones running iOS 10 and 11.


iOS 12 or later is required for iPhone users to use WhatsApp on their smartphones.