WhatsApp pulls the plug: Kaios users have to change!

WhatsApp pulls the plug: Kaios users have to change!

WhatsApp users on Kaios devices are facing a dramatic turn: From February 2025, the popular messenger service will be no longer available for the widespread feature phones, including models such as the Nokia 8110 4G, Jiophone and numerous others. According to WhatsApp, affected users are informed beforehand, but now they urgently need to search for alternatives because there is no way to secure or restore chats. Other platforms used than Android and iOS also lose access to messenger functions, which affects millions of people worldwide, as Connect.de

The support end and its consequences

Already since June 25, 2024, users of Kaios have no longer been able to create new WhatsApp accounts; Existing accounts can still be used by February 2025 - after that, it is finally over. This decision by META, the mother company of WhatsApp, was made to focus more on the common operating systems, but this is affected by users. "This is simply unfair and unprofessional by Meta," said a Reddit user and illustrated the confusion and disappointment among the millions of affected people, such as oe24.at reported.

The support for Kaios is part of a wider strategy of META to improve user experience by focusing on more powerful devices. As a result, users now have to switch to modern smartphones that offer a more comprehensive selection of apps and functions. Mobile phone manufacturers such as Nokia and Alcatel are particularly affected because their devices continue to serve many customers who are dependent on the simple WhatsApp access.