WhatsApp will stop supporting Android 5 devices in September 2026, requiring users to upgrade to Android 6 or newer.
Google released its first update to Android Marshmallow this week. Version 6.0.1 is far from significant, but it is a much needed update for squashing a few bugs and behind-the-scenes security fixes.
WhatsApp is ending support for ancient smartphones with Android versions older than 6.0. The deadline is September 8, 2026.