If you own a Samsung phone or any other brand that has the Android operating system, this information is of your interest. As technology advances, so do platforms and apps that improve their features. Safety, operational efficiency and functionality are the most important ones.
This is the case of Whatsapp, whose latest improvements and updates will no longer be compatible with the Android operating system. As of June 1, 2025, the main messaging application will stop working on those devices that have a version lower than 5.0. You will only be able to keep your chats, images and documents if you make a backup beforehand. If you are one of the affected, you still have a few hours to save your data.
Will my WhatsApp stop functioning?
As of June 1, 2025, the compatibility between Whatsapp and Android will come to an end. The platform’s operating system has some features that cannot be processed in some of these phones. The maintenance of those phones which operating system is not prepared for new updates, is totally unfeasible, according to Meta statements. Features such as artificial intelligence (Meta AI), end-to-end chat encryption and privacy enhancements are advantages that users won´t enjoy. So, if the operating system is Android and you have a lower than 5.0 version, your Whatsapp account will be obsolete in a matter of days!
Which Samsung models are affected?
Among all the mobile phone brands that use Android as their operating system, you will find the giant South Korean, Samsung. But, will it affect all models? Fortunately not. Here you have the list of the affected ones, so you can check if yours is among them:
- Samsung Galaxy S3.
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini.
- Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
Have you been lucky and your device model is not on the list? I hope so. Any other phone brand that also has the operating system of Android should also take this information into account. However, all affected devices will receive informative notifications so that the user can do something about it.
How can I keep my data safe?
As from the month of June, the app will stop working and its download will not be available through official channels such as the Google Play Store. There are several alternatives you can choose to solve your situation, but first of all, you will need to make a backup copy of your data in order to keep them.
You don’t know how to make it? Just follow these steps; access the settings of Whatsapp and in the “Chats” section, select “Backup”. Once done, you need to link a Google account or if you prefer, save it in Google Drive.
What should I do next?
At this point, the road can only take two directions; buy a new mobile phone or purchase a second hand. If you decide to buy a new device, you are choosing the most direct and quick solution. In addition to looking for a phone that gathers the characteristics that best suit your needs, you can not forget that the operating system of Android must be from 10 onwards. If you decide to buy a second hand, as with the new one, you must make sure that the Android operating system is higher than 10, not only to be able to activate Whatsapp but many other applications. In addition, you should choose a phone that is in good condition.
Another possible option for using Whatsapp is the “Whatsapp Web” for your computer or laptop. It is necessary that your session is open on a mobile device, so it will not be useful until you choose one of the above options.
Try to keep your phone up-to-date, with its operating system and apps up-to-date and you will avoid this type of incidents.
It seems like Samsung has more fires to put out!
