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List of Android phones that will no longer have WhatsApp starting April 1, 2025

Cell phones that have been in use for more than 10 years will not be able to update or open the Meta app, even if they have already installed it from the Google Play Store.
Starting in April 2025, the WhatsApp messaging app will no longer be compatible with a number of Android phones running older versions of the operating system. This decision by the Meta app responds to the need to optimize the platform, implement new features, and strengthen the service's security.
Which Android phone models will lose access to WhatsApp in April?

Devices that will be excluded from the service are those running operating systems prior to Android 5. This includes models from well-known manufacturers such as Samsung, Motorola, and LG.
• Samsung: Galaxy S3, Galaxy S4 Mini, and Galaxy Note 2 will no longer be compatible with the app.
• Motorola: First-generation Moto G and the Moto E 2014.
• LG: The devices that will no longer be able to run the app are the Optimus G, Nexus 4, and G2 Mini.
• The main reason Meta is discontinuing support for these models is technological. The company is looking to integrate features that require minimal performance into the devices, and older operating systems can't meet those demands.
• Recent innovations include the use of artificial intelligence to enhance the user experience and improvements in video calling and other communication options.
• Furthermore, WhatsApp is focusing its development on greater security and stability. Optimizing the platform requires focusing efforts on devices capable of supporting modern updates.
• Therefore, the operating systems of the aforementioned models are not capable of supporting the updates the application needs to remain secure and functional.