Starting February 15, 2026, the Netflix app will stop working on a variety of smartphones that do not meet the operating system requirements.
This change will impact devices whose manufacturers no longer offer updates, exposing them to security issues and limiting access to digital features and services.
The main requirement to maintain access to Netflix will be to have Android 7.0, iOS 17.0 or later versions.According to information published on the Netflix pages in the Play Store and App Store, cell phones that fail to update to these operating systems will be excluded from the platform.
Among the affected Android models are the Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note 2, GalaxyGrand Prime, LG Optimus L5, LG Optimus L7, LG G2, Xperia Z, Xperia Z1 and XperiaE3.These models, released between 2011 and 2014, no longer receive software updates or security patches from their manufacturers.
The situation is similar in the Apple ecosystem.From the iPhone
Although these iPhones continue to work with the currently installed system version, they no longer receive new features, performance optimizations, or security patches.
Incompatibility with recent versions of the operating system leads to problems that affect the privacy and functionality of the devices.Without updates, phones are exposed to vulnerabilities and security risks.
Additionally, more and more applications require recent versions of the operating system to operate, which reduces the availability of services or may cause some apps to stop working completely.
The end of support translates into the absence of innovations or improvements that developers introduce in the most recent versions, limiting the user experience.
An outdated system can cause crashes, slowness, and hardware compatibility errors, deteriorating the overall performance of the phone, especially in tasks that require an internet connection.
To check the operating system version of a device, on Android you must enter the ‘Settings’ or ‘Settings’ application, search for ‘About phone’ and then access ‘Software information’, which lists the Android version, build number and security patch level.
On iPhone, this information is located in the ‘Settings’ application, within the ‘General’ section and the ‘Information’ option, next to the ‘Software Version’ field.
In this sense, identifying the system version is relevant, because it determines whether a phone can aspire to receive future updates or maintain compatibility with services and applications.
The inability to update leaves you outside the ecosystem of security and digital features enabled by the latest operating systems.
Starting on the same date, Netflix will no longer be available on a wide variety of smart TVs, impacting users whose access to the application depends on models launched more than a decade ago.
This decision, driven by the need to raise audiovisual quality, introduce advanced functions and strengthen security, will force owners of incompatible devices to look for alternatives if they wish to maintain access to the streaming platform.
The measure will affect popular devices such as: first, second and third generation Apple TV devices, as well as Panasonic and LG models manufactured before 2015, and Samsung EOS series Smart TVs produced between 2012 and 2015, will no longer be compatible.
Likewise, several versions of Sony’s Bravia series, with identifiers such as KDL, XBR, W95 and X95 will not be able to access Netflix.
The aforementioned televisions will no longer be able to open, download or update the Netflix app, because technical updates will increase the requirements for RAM, processing power and support for modern connection protocols.
