WhatsApp stops working on old Android smartphones from September 8, 2026

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7 September at 11:37

Last update 7 September at 16:15
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WhatsApp will cease to function on older Android smartphones starting September 8, 2026. The update will affect devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1, requiring at least Android 6.0 for continued use of the messenger.

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УНІАНBig capitaloligarchic ties
- first item 7 September at 11:37
- earliest
- national desk
Від завтра WhatsApp перестане працювати на старих Android-смартфонах
InternetUAUndisclosed
- first item 7 September at 16:15
- caught up, 4 h later
- national desk
Месенджер WhatsApp перестане працювати на старих Android-смартфонах уже 8 вересня

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УНІАН
- earliest collected report
- 7 September at 11:37
Від завтра WhatsApp перестане працювати на старих Android-смартфонах
1. InternetUA
  - similar to an earlier report
  - 4 h later
  Месенджер WhatsApp перестане працювати на старих Android-смартфонах уже 8 вересня

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