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Step-by-Step Guide to Installing WhatsApp on Mobile & Desktop (Version 2.25.4.77)

Learn how to install WhatsApp on Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to set up and use WhatsApp on your device.

Introduction 

Welcome to WhatsApp! This guide will help through the processes of installing WhatsApp mobile and WhatsApp for desktop applications.

System requirement

Ensure your device meets the following requirements:

For Android

  • Minimum OS: Android 5.0 and up

  • Storage: 1GB 

  • Internet connection: switched on mobile data or connect with the secure WIFI 

For iPhone

  • Minimum OS: iOS 15.1 and up

  • Storage: 1GB

  • Internet connection: switched on mobile data or connect with the secure WIFI

For Windows:

  • Operating system: Windows 10.1 64-bit 1903 or higher

  • Processor: At least 1 GHz

  • RAM: 2 GB for 64-bit systems, or 1 GB for 32-bit systems

  • Hard drive space: 20 GB for 64-bit systems, or 16 GB for 32-bit systems

  • Graphics card: Supports Direct3D 9 or higher

  • Internet connection: switched on mobile data or connect with the secure WIFI

For Mac:

  • Operating System: macOS 11.0 or later 

  • Access: You can download WhatsApp directly from the Mac App Store. 

  • Internet connection: Switched on mobile data or connect with the secure WIFI.


Note: If your Windows or Mac has an older OS, you can still use WhatsApp Web through your browser.

Download and installation 

For Android

  1. Open Google Play Store.

  2. In the search bar, type WhatsApp messenger and tap the search icon.

  3. Tap Install.

  4. Wait for the download to complete. 

For iOS/iPhone

  1. Open the Apple App Store.

  2. In the search bar, type WhatsApp messenger and tap the search icon.

  3. Tap Get.

  4. Wait for the download to complete. 

For Desktop 

APK File

If you want to install an application on your desktop, follow the below steps:

  1. Open the browser.

  2. Visit https://www.whatsapp.com/download

  3. For Windows, click on Download and for Mac, click on Download for Mac.

  4. Navigate to the Downloads, and click on the WhatsApp Setup File. 

  5. Follow the instructions for the installations. 

  6. Open WhatsApp. 

Desktop Browser

If you don’t want to install an application, you can use it through a desktop browser:

  1. Open browser. 

  2. Visit https://web.whatsapp.com

  3. Open WhatsApp on your phone.

  4. For Android, Tap Menu>Linked Device or For iPhone, Tap Settings>Linked Devices. 

  5. Scan the QR code displayed on the computer screen.

  6. Now you are ready to use WhatsApp on the desktop. 

First-time setup 

Once the download is completed, the Open button is enabled. 

  1. Tap on the Open button.

  2. Tap Agree & Continue to accept the terms.

  3. Enter your phone number and tap Next. 

  4. WhatsApp will send an OTP (One-time password) through a text message to verify the user. Enter the OTP.

  5. Set your profile details, name and profile picture or display picture.

Troubleshooting 

For any issue, visit https://faq.whatsapp.com/

Uninstallation

For Android

  1. Navigate to Settings> Apps. 

  2. Select WhatsApp.

  3. Tap Uninstall > Confirm. 

For iOS/iPhone

  1. Long press on the WhatsApp icon. 

  2. Tap Remove App> Delete App.

Support and contact 

For more details and support open WhatsApp > Settings > Help > Contact Us. 

Or 

visit our Help Center.


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