Instant messaging application WhatsApp will be disabled on all Android phones running on the KitKat operating system from January 1, 2025.
This move by the company means that all those old devices that were released nine or 10 years ago will not be able to access the app.
The main reason for this move by the Meta sub-platform is to include new features for users in the app, ensure compatibility with modern technology, performance and security.
The following is a list of Android phones that WhatsApp will stop working on from January 1, 2025:
Samsung Galaxy S3
Motorola Moto G
HTC One X
Sony Xperia Z
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy Note 2, Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Motorola Moto G (1st Gen)
Motorola Razr HD
Moto E 2014
HTC One X
HTC One X+
HTCDesire 500
HTCDesire 601
LG Optimus G
LG Nexus 4
LG G2 Mini
LG L90
Sony Xperia Z
Sony Xperia SP
Sony Xperia T
Sony Xperia V