WhatsApp Ends Support for Older iPhones from June 1, 2025

Starting June 1, 2025, WhatsApp has officially discontinued support for older iPhones, including iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus. These devices are limited to iOS 12.5.7, while WhatsApp now requires iOS 15.1 or later to function.

As a result, users of these models will no longer be able to:

  • Send or receive messages
  • Access their chats or media
  • Use WhatsApp Business features

To preserve their chat history, users are advised to:

  • Back up chats to iCloud
  • Restore them on a supported iPhone model

This move is part of WhatsApp's ongoing effort to phase out outdated operating systems and ensure better security and feature integration on modern platforms.

SourcesMoneycontrolThe Economic Times