Thanks to free instant messengers, we can communicate not only when we meet, but also when we are far from each other. WhatsApp is the most popular in Russia. According to official data, 44% of Russians use the application. In second place is Viber - 29%, in third - Skype - 15%.
Less active users of the application are owners of Windows Phone OS. Thus, in the first quarter of 2020, only 0.1% of the world’s population used the operating system. The program OS has its own characteristics that you should know.
Let's look at how to download WhatsApp to a Windows Phone.
How to Install WhatsApp on Windows Phone
Whatsapp on Windows Phone.
Installing the program does not take much time. You can download it for free from our website.
For this:
- Download the file to your smartphone.
- Go to "Settings".
- In the “Security” section, check the box next to “Unknown sources”.
- Click on the downloaded file. The WhatsApp icon will appear in the application menu.
- Open the program. Enter your login - phone number. An SMS will arrive within a minute. If the message does not arrive, check your login to see if you have entered the wrong number.
- When the code does not arrive, request activation by calling. To do this, click the appropriate button.
After registration, start communicating.
WhatsApp for Windows Phone
| WhatsApp for Windows Phone is a free messaging app for Windows Phone and other smartphones. The program uses your phone's Internet connection (4G/3G/2G/EDGE or WiFi, if available) to send/receive messages, make calls to friends and family. |
It should immediately be noted that the messenger is designed to work on smartphones with the Windows 10 Mobile or Windows Phone 8.1 operating system installed.
For owners of phones with an application already installed, over time the question arises of how to update WhatsApp on the phone. The easiest way to update WhatsApp is by visiting the Microsoft website using the link and clicking update. If it is impossible to update on the official website, WhatsApp can be updated via a computer.
Problems updating and downloading WhatsApp for Windows Phone
If you cannot download or update WhatsApp for Windows Phone for free, you must first:
- Check if the device is connected to the Internet.
- Check whether the time and date are set correctly on your smartphone (disable the “Set date and time automatically” option and manually set the time zone and, accordingly, the date and time).
- Check your Microsoft account status and sync it if necessary.
- Make sure there are no apps or games in the Microsoft Store that are in a downloading state without completing. If there are any, they must be canceled and the phone rebooted.
- For smartphones running Windows 10, you need to make sure that the device is not waiting for an operating system update.
The problem may also occur if you do not have a Microsoft account. If you have forgotten your account password, you must go through the password recovery procedure through your browser.
Update and installation via computer
If for a number of reasons it is not possible to install or update WhatsApp directly from the Microsoft store, you can do the following:
- If you update WhatsApp, you must back up your chats and uninstall the app.
- On your PC, download the latest version of the utility in apk format from a reliable source.
- Connect your phone via a USB cable to your computer and copy the downloaded file to your smartphone.
- Disconnect the cable from the PC.
- Go to your phone settings.
- In the “ Security ” item, check the box next to “unknown sources”.
- Open the folder in the gadget where the installation file was copied and activate it. The automatic installation of the application will begin.
After successful installation, restore the original security settings on the phone and, in case of an update, restore chats.
The utility does not work correctly after installation or update
If, after updating (installing) the application, certain WhatsApp functions do not work or difficulties arise when starting, you need to check that the device’s operating system is up to date. To do this, go to the settings on your phone, open the “About device” item, then “Information”. The next step is to make sure that your smartphone has enough free space and the battery is charged. Go to “Settings”, then “Check for phone updates” and “Get/Download”. By accepting the user agreement, update the operating system.
These recommendations apply to Samsung, Nokia, Lenovo phone models running Windows Phone.
The messenger installation process can be viewed here:
To download the latest version for free without registration, follow the link.
Description of the WhatsApp program
WhatsApp is a cross-platform messenger for communication. It allows you to talk with your interlocutor at a distance and exchange media files for free.
Interface
The WhatsApp interface is different from what Android and IOS users are used to. The background of the application is black, and all the icons are turquoise. The visual design of the messenger is simple but convenient.
Application versions
The latest version of the program is available for smartphones – 2.19.229. The previous options stopped working last year.
Operating system compatibility
Installing Whatsapp on Windows Phone.
The messenger is available for Windows Phone 7.5, 7.8, 8, 8.1. The application will be installed on the following phones with this operating system: Nokia Lumia, Samsung Focus, Samsung Omnia, ZTE Orbit, ZTE Tania.
Update
We must pay tribute to the developers - the application for Windows Phone is constantly updated, which is now considered a rarity. And, unlike Instagram , the official Windows Phone 8 application still supports it. However, owners of Nokia Lumia 800 and other gadgets running WP 7.8 cannot be helped - the application on this platform is no longer supported.
The latest stable version was released on October 19 and is numbered 2.181.190. It has finally implemented the video call function, which has been working on Andriod and iOS for a long time. However, judging by the reviews, it still works somewhat damply - we are waiting for patches from the developers. It is recommended to update when connected via Wi-Fi, because... With mobile data transfer, it will sometimes endlessly ask for an update, without detecting the new version.
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Step-by-step instruction
When downloading, make sure you are connected to a stable network. If there are any glitches, restart the Internet. To do this, turn on airplane mode for a couple of seconds (or turn off the Wi-Fi adapter).
Where can I download the program for free?
Downloading WhatsApp on Windows Background is allowed from two sites:
- Here: Download Link. Link added on June 27, 2020. Downloading is free. The messenger language is Russian.
- And here: Download Link. This is the official support resource for the WhatsApp project. The program is free with a Russian interface.
The OS is not updated, so WhatsApp may stop working at any time.
How to download WhatsApp
The application is installed as follows:
1. Download the file to your smartphone.
2. Open Phone Settings.
3. Go to “Security”.
4. Check the box next to “Unknown sources”.
If you downloaded the messenger to your computer, then connect your smartphone to it using a USB cable. Transfer the file from your computer to your phone, then repeat steps 2-4.
How to install the application
To install WhatsApp, click on the downloaded file. A green messenger icon will appear in the application menu. Next, proceed to registration.
Registration and connection
To register or log in to WhatsApp, you will need a phone number. This is the login. Enter it - within a minute you will receive an SMS with a code that you need to indicate in the pop-up window.
If you don't receive a message, check if there are errors in the phone number.
You can order activation by calling. To do this, click the appropriate button.
Transfer chat from Windows Phone
If you decide to leave the pride of Windows Mobile owners, then you will definitely be faced with the question - how to transfer chats? They are not saved in any cloud, they are stored in the phone memory. The free and most primitive way is to copy the chat text and save it to a text or Word document (it is available by default in Windows Mobile). Paid method - using the application. It costs 479 rubles and is only in English. Before purchasing, it is better to read a small FAQ about the program and specifically about how to transfer correspondence.
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Advantages and capabilities of WhatsApp
WhatsApp for Windows Phone is not limited in functionality.
The following are available to the user:
- sending text and voice messages;
- sharing media files. Upload, delete photos, videos, music;
- creating group chats. Here more than two people communicate with each other;
- creation of a WhatsApp channel - a chat that allows you to send messages to an unlimited number of subscribers. The author does not receive feedback: subscribers cannot comment on the message or like it;
- change of status;
- adding people to your contact list directly in the application;
- audio and video calls.
Whatsapp features on Windows Phone.
The application works on a 3G, 4G, GPRS or Wi-FI network.
There is no way to transfer WhatsApp chat history from Windows Phone to Android or IPhone. Message history cannot be backed up because the formats are incompatible. Correspondences are saved only in Word/Google Docs/Notepad.
For this:
- Download the computer version of WhatsApp from the official website: For Windows: go to your browser download history and open the file with the extension “.exe”;
- For macOS: Visit your browser's download history and open the ".zip" file.
If you want to transfer WhatsApp chat history to a new Windows Phone from an old one, use an SD card or One Drive. To do this, you need to back up your chats manually.
SD card. Open messenger. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen -> Settings -> Chats and calls -> Backup.
One Drive. Open WhatsApp. Tap the three dots in the top right corner of the screen -> open Settings -> Chats & Calls -> Backup.
Backup to Whatsapp on Windows Phone.
Now do the following:
- Select the automatic copy frequency.
- Click "Copy".
- If you want to save video files, tap “Enabled”.
Make a copy of your messages before you transfer WhatsApp to Windows Phone.
Whatsapp for Windows Mobile
If your phone is built on the Windows Mobile platform, then don’t be upset that you don’t have WhatsApp in the basic applications. This can be fixed very easily.
Despite the absence of the PlayMarket that is familiar to Android phone holders, downloading WhatsApp for Windows Mobile is not at all difficult. For example, this can be done by using a link on our website. We guarantee you a high-quality licensed product and a complete absence of harmful viruses that could damage the operating system of your smartphone. You can find out how to download WhatsApp for Windows Phone in a separate article using the link.
Please note that the WhatsApp application can only be downloaded on the Windows 10 Mobile version, which is essentially Windows 10 for mobile devices up to 9 inches in size. Earlier versions of the operating system, including Windows Mobile 6.5, lacked the necessary software compatibility, and the official app store for these Windows Phone predecessors was closed back in May 2012.
How to install WhatsApp for Windows 10 from the official website
WhatsApp supports both versions of Windows 10 for 32 and 64 bit systems. If you don’t know what system is installed on your computer, first download the program from the first link. This is the most common system among dozens of users, so start with it. After downloading the file:
- Double-click on the downloaded file to begin registration
- A window will open in which you will be asked to launch WhatsApp on your phone and scan the QR code.
QR code scanning window
- Attention, if you do not scan the code right away, refresh the image. The instructions on how to start stacking on Android and iPhone are different. Check it out on the installer screen.
- After scanning, your chats will open immediately. But don’t forget that you can’t turn off your phone to text.
Program interface
- This completes the installation, and the program is now available for launch on the desktop without manipulating the phone.
If you want to exit it so that no one else has access to your correspondence, press the button with 3 dots and select exit from the menu. The next time you log in, you will have to scan again, but no one else will be able to read your correspondence.
Pros of the application for Windows 10
- The main innovation is the deletion of sent messages. Now, if the message did not arrive and you wrote something wrong, feel free to delete it;
- the program is optimized for dozens and translated into Russian;
- full WhatsApp functionality for your phone is available on your computer;
- transfer files from PC to phone and back;
- the messenger is not demanding on resources and works even on weak laptops;
- ease of typing using the keyboard.
Disadvantages of the program
There are practically no cons, except for calls. The PC version does not yet allow video calls. Most likely this will be fixed in updates, so follow the news on our website and use the current version! Otherwise, it’s still the same messenger, with a familiar interface, free and tailored specifically to work on Windows 8 and 10. If you are using the old Windows 7 operating system, you will have to either update or install WhatsApp through an emulator.
Sources
- https://whatsapp.install-download.net/windows-10
- https://ruwhatsapp.ru/dlya-windows-10-mobile.html
- https://w-hatsapp.ru/dlya-windows-mobile.html
- https://online-whatsapp.ru/skachat-whatsapp-na-windows-phone
- https://win10m.ru/whatsapp-messenger-dlya-windows-10-mobile.html
- https://WhatsAp-com.ru/windows-phone
- https://appsdlyakompyutera.com/45-whatsapp-dlya-windows-10.html
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