As of April 2026, WhatsApp requires Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or newer to function.
is no longer possible through official channels. As of 2026, the minimum requirement to run WhatsApp is Android 5.0 (Lollipop) WhatsApp Help Center Why Support Ended
will likely show the app as "incompatible" with your device.
As of , WhatsApp requires Android 5.0 or newer to function. By late 2024 and into 2025, support was further restricted, and starting September 8, 2026 , the minimum requirement will jump to Android 6.0 . Why it doesn't work:
