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WhatsApp will shut down millions of old Android devices tomorrow. Find out which models are affectedPhoto by antonbe on Pexels
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WhatsApp will shut down millions of old Android devices tomorrow. Find out which models are affected

SAPO Tek7 September 2026 at 10:58

WhatsApp will stop working on smartphones running versions prior to Android 6 starting September 8. This decision affects millions of old Android devices worldwide.

Users who will be affected by the change have already started receiving alerts informing them that the application will stop working on their devices. This measure is part of WhatsApp's usual strategy of discontinuing support for old operating system versions to ensure the security and proper functioning of the application.

With this change, all smartphones still running versions of Android prior to version 6 will lose access to WhatsApp, which means users will need to consider updating their operating system or acquiring a new device to continue using the messaging service.

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