WhatsApp Cuts Support for Android 5.0 and 5.1, Users Must Upgrade to Android 6.0
WhatsApp has officially ended support for Android 5.0 and 5.1 (Lollipop), meaning users on those versions can no longer use the app. The change, announced in April, took effect on September 8, 2026, and affects both WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business. Affected users are advised to update their operating system or switch to a newer device to continue using the service.