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Millions May Be Affected as WhatsApp Drops Support for Older Android Versions
WhatsApp will stop supporting versions older than Android 6.0 from September 8, 2026, affecting millions of users.
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“Millions May Be Affected as WhatsApp Drops Support for Older Android Versions”
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27 Apr 2026
For all Android users, here's some critical information to consider. WhatsApp is going to update the minimum system requirements. As of September 8, 2026, WhatsApp will no longer be compatible with any version of Android prior to Android 6.0.
Simply put, if your device supports Android 5.0 and 5.1, you will no longer be able to access WhatsApp on your device.
WhatsApp is always adding new features, and installing updates will help improve performance. However, older Android systems and slower devices may struggle to handle the new additions to the app. For this reason, the company is now ending support for older versions.
