: Support will increase again, requiring Android 6.0 or newer .
The compatibility of WhatsApp with has officially come to an end . As of late 2023, WhatsApp updated its minimum system requirements, effectively cutting off support for devices running Jelly Bean and other older versions. The Current Support Status
: Devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1 will lose access on this date. Why Support Ended for Jelly Bean
As of , WhatsApp requires Android 5.0 or newer to function. For users still on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the app will no longer allow registration, verification, or message transmission.
Furthermore, a new cutoff has been announced for later this year:
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, regularly phases out older operating systems for several critical reasons:
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: Support will increase again, requiring Android 6.0 or newer .
The compatibility of WhatsApp with has officially come to an end . As of late 2023, WhatsApp updated its minimum system requirements, effectively cutting off support for devices running Jelly Bean and other older versions. The Current Support Status
: Devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1 will lose access on this date. Why Support Ended for Jelly Bean
As of , WhatsApp requires Android 5.0 or newer to function. For users still on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, the app will no longer allow registration, verification, or message transmission.
Furthermore, a new cutoff has been announced for later this year:
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, regularly phases out older operating systems for several critical reasons:
