Sri Lanka, April 27 -- WhatsApp will stop working on certain older Android devices from September 8, 2026. Users running Android 5.0 or 5.1 will lose access to the app. The company is advising affected users to back up their chats and upgrade their devices or operating systems to continue using the service.
There is something quietly enduring about old smartphones. They may not boast the latest features, but they continue to function, often reliably, long after newer models have taken the spotlight.
For millions of users, especially across emerging markets, these devices remain everyday essentials. But that longevity is about to face a significant test.
WhatsApp, one of the world's most widely used messaging platforms, is preparing to ph...