New Delhi: Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp has shocked users before the start of next year. Let us tell you that WhatsApp will stop working in millions of old Android phones from January 1, that is, the support of WhatsApp will end on phones with old operating system. Like every year, this time too WhatsApp has decided to exclude old devices and operating systems from its list.
On which phones WhatsApp will be closed?
From January 1, 2025, WhatsApp will not work on smartphones running Android KitKat version. This version was launched about 10 years ago and now the company is stopping supporting it. This means that if your phone's operating system is Android KitKat, you will either have to replace your phone or update the operating system.
List of these devices included
Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Ace 3, Galaxy S4 Mini HTC: One G2 Mini, L90 Motorola: Moto G, Razr HD, Moto E
Reason for discontinuing support
WhatsApp has taken this step to better implement new features and strengthen security. Due to technical limitations in older operating systems, new features and security updates do not work. The company has also said that it is very important to update the app and operating system from time to time to ensure security and improve the app experience.
Why is update necessary?
Stopping support of WhatsApp does not mean stopping just messaging. Not updating the app can increase the risk of bugs in the older version, which increases the risk of your personal information being stolen. Apart from this, updating the operating system is very important to take advantage of new features and get better security. If you are using Android KitKat version, consider upgrading your phone before 2025, so that you can use WhatsApp without any problem. Also read: Children are becoming criminals because of social media, TikTok will be banned in the country
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