WhatsApp has stopped supporting 31 smartphone models, according to a list published by Tuko News. The change affects devices running older versions of Android, with reports indicating that Android Lollipop is among the operating systems no longer supported.
The Eastleigh Voice reported that the cutoff for older Android phones took effect on the day the news was published, Thursday, 10 September 2026. Users on affected handsets may find the app no longer works, a situation Android Kenya addressed in coverage explaining why WhatsApp might have suddenly stopped functioning on some Android devices.
The move is part of WhatsApp's periodic updating of its minimum operating system requirements. Techeconomy published an overview of those requirements for 2026, covering deadlines for both Android and iPhone users. TechRepublic, meanwhile, focused on the end of Lollipop support and outlined options for users whose phones are affected.
