WhatsApp Will Stop Working on Older iPhones in 2025: If you have an older iPhone, here’s some important news: WhatsApp will stop working on certain devices starting May 5, 2025. The app is sending out alerts asking users to update their phones to keep using it.

What’s Happening?

WhatsApp will no longer work on iPhones running iOS 15.0 or older. Here’s what you need to know:

• If your iPhone supports iOS 15.1 or newer, you can update it to keep using WhatsApp.
• Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for updates.
• If you have an iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, or iPhone 6 Plus—or anything older—you can’t update to iOS 15.1. This means WhatsApp will stop working on those phones.

What About iPads?

If you use WhatsApp’s beta app on an iPad, there’s more to know:

• The app will stop working on older iPads like the first-generation iPad Air, iPad mini 2, and iPad mini 3.
• These iPads also can’t run iOS 15.1, so you won’t be able to update them to keep WhatsApp.

Why Is This Happening?

WhatsApp is making changes to use new features that only work on iOS 15.1 or newer. Older devices don’t support these features, so the app is dropping support for them.

• WhatsApp says very few people still use older iPhones and iPads, so it makes more sense to focus on newer devices.
• By doing this, they can improve the app for most users.

What Should You Do?

If you want to keep using WhatsApp, here’s what to do:

1. Update Your Device
   • If your iPhone or iPad supports iOS 15.1 or newer, update it right away.
   • Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check.
2. Upgrade to a New Device
   • If your device is too old to update, it’s time for an upgrade.
   • Look for deals on new iPhones or iPads. You can find discounts throughout the year.
3. Prepare Before May 2025
   • Don’t wait until the last minute. Check your device now so you don’t lose access to WhatsApp.

Reminder for iPad Users

WhatsApp still doesn’t have a full app for iPads. The beta version is only available to some users through Apple’s TestFlight. This update will also stop the beta app from working on older iPads.

Final Thoughts

If your device can update to iOS 15.1 or newer, make sure to do it soon. If not, you’ll need to upgrade to a newer iPhone or iPad before May 2025. This way, you can keep chatting with friends and family without any interruptions.