No more WhatsApp on older iPhone models from November
Since November 1, 2021, Whatsapp will only support newer versions of iOS. Whatsapp will then only run on iOS 10 and higher. This means that if you use a slightly older iPhone model, you may no longer be able to use Whatsapp from November. In this article we will explain what will happen and which users will be impacted.
Why will I no longer be able to use WhatsApp?
Whatsapp has not announced why the older models will no longer be supported. However, it is suspected that this has to do with security reasons. This was the reason for the exclusion of certain, older operating systems in an update in January 2021. Previous updates have also shown that Whatsapp does this approximately every year, so keep that in mind when you are going to buy a new phone!
Who can no longer use WhatsApp?
But what does this mean for you? Will you still be able to use WhatsApp from November? We have found out for you which iPhones will still support WhatsApp from November. There are currently a number of iPhone models that run on older versions of iOS, namely all iPhones older than the iPhone 5. This means that if you are currently using an iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 or 4S, you will no longer be able to use WhatsApp from November. If you have an iPhone 5, you are lucky, you can still continue to use WhatsApp! Below you will find an overview of iPhones that will still support WhatsApp from November.
| Model Apple iPhone | Whatsapp support |
| iPhone (2G) | No |
| iPhone 3G | No |
| iPhone 3Gs | No |
| iPhone 4 & iPhone 4s | No |
| iPhone 5, iPhone 5c & iPhone 5s | Yes |
| iPhone 6(s) & iPhone 6(s) Plus | Yes |
| iPhone SE (2016) | Yes |
| iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus | Yes |
| iPhone 8 & iPhone 8 Plus | Yes |
| iPhone X(r) | Yes |
| iPhone Xs & iPhone Xs Max | Yes |
| iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro (Max) | Yes |
| iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Mini | Yes |
| iPhone 12 Pro (Max) | Yes |
Do you want to continue using Whatsapp? But don't want to spend too much money? Then take a look at our iPhone SE (2020) . This model is very similar to the iPhone 4(S), but is a lot newer and a bit bigger. With this model you can certainly go on for many years, since this iPhone was only released a year ago. Do you prefer a slightly cheaper model? Then take a look at this iPhone 8 . This model will also certainly support Whatsapp in the coming years.
Tips to keep WhatsApping
Are you afraid that your phone will no longer support Whatsapp? Then check which version of iOS your iPhone is running. You can do this by going to settings > general > software update in your iPhone. Here you can immediately download a new version if it is available!
Are you switching to a new phone to continue using WhatsApp? Then first save your chat history in iCloud. You can save your chat history in your iCloud by opening WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Backup chats > Make backup now. Once you have done this, a copy of all your active chats will be saved in your personal iCloud. If you then download WhatsApp on your new phone and log in with your iCloud account, all your chats will be automatically reloaded. Please note that you must do this before November 1, 2021! There is a very good chance that you will no longer be able to access your chats in WhatsApp after November 1. This means that you will no longer be able to make a backup.
Are you having other problems with Whatsapp? Maybe we can help you with these solutions .
