To continue using WhatsApp reliably, your device must meet these minimum software standards: OS 4.1 or newer. iPhone: iOS 12 or newer. Affected Devices
Newer features—like advanced video calling, Meta AI, or larger file sharing—require processing power that older hardware simply doesn't have. The Minimum Requirements (as of late 2022) To continue using WhatsApp reliably, your device must
If you must switch to a new phone, back up your chats to Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iPhone) to ensure you don't lose your message history. To continue using WhatsApp reliably