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The popular messenger has become so firmly established in our life that many simply cannot imagine without it.

Of course, except for those who are sure that Viber is still better, or prefer the old, not too kind, but still relevant Skype.

Therefore, there is often a desire to install it everywhere, up to washing machine and a smart vacuum cleaner to always be able to chat in a chat.

Jokes are jokes, but which ones support WhatsApp today?

iOS

In 2017, support iOS versions over the seventh was discontinued. "Seven", according to the promise of the administration of the service, will be supported until 2020, but you cannot create new accounts on it.

The current minimum version with full functionality at the time of this writing is iOS 8.

Android

In the same 2017, the service ceased to support Android version to 2.2 inclusive. The build that can be used under limited conditions until 2020 is 2.3.7.

Moreover, it is stated on the official website of the messenger that tablets are not supported. The oldest version for which it is guaranteed full functionality, at the time of this writing is Android 4.0.

Windows Phone

This operating system itself has become exotic, supplanted by the joint pressure of the "stubs" and the "green bucket".

Accustomed to the dubious laurels of the monopolist on desktops and laptops, it shamefully lost to competitors and stopped even releasing new assemblies for smartphones.

So the end of its support until version 7 did not surprise anyone. The minimum OS for today, on which you can install WhatsApp, according to the official resource, is Windows Phone 8.1.

Other operating systems

2017 turned out to be a black year for many relics: the developers of WhatsApp threw off the "ballast" in the face of Blackberry OS, Symbian and Nokia S40.

However, for the latter, limited use is still available without the possibility of creating a new account and guaranteed operation of all functions. But already from January 1, 2019, this will not happen either.

In addition to the above rarities, the official website stipulates support for JiloPhone smartphones, which few people in Russia have heard of.

And it is not surprising - they are intended exclusively for the Indian market, it is impossible to purchase and use them outside of India.

Another antiques that WhatsApp is rumored to be running on is the Tizen operating system, Samsung's not-so-successful brainchild, which still hasn't died.

The plans of the companies did not include the release of smartphones on this OS, at least in 2018-2019, although their representatives assured, they say, maybe someday in the bright future ...

Be that as it may, on the official website there was not even any mention of this platform.

Desktops

You can use the messenger not only on mobile devices... Currently supported versions Microsoft Windows 8 (32 and 64-bit versions) and MacOS X 10.9 or later.

Finally

That is, in fact, all the exhaustive information on this issue: no java pipes, no Linux, bada, MeGo, LiMa and other miracle OS, which must by all means oust Windows and Android, and only the malicious intrigues of competitors prevented them from doing this.

But, in all honesty - is there a lot of hardware left on the same Android older than version 4?

A Windows park Phone, according to statistics, among all mobile Internet users is less than a percent!

The company's policy is absolutely logical - why create and maintain assemblies for those who are already guaranteed to be registered in the dustbin of history?

Today there are quite a few applications that allow you to exchange messages, photos, videos from a smartphone or tablet, if the Internet is available. This article will focus on one of such applications - Whatsapp... It's pretty easy to install, from Play Market... But not everything is as simple as it can show, because if you want to install applications on the tablet, you will see the message - " Not supported on your device". So Whatsapp can't be installed on a tablet ?! You can! In this article I'll show you how to do it.

So when trying install Whatsapp on tablet the error "Not supported on your device" appears.

In fact, the problem is not with your device, but with the restrictions imposed by the manufacturers of Whatsapp. Here's what they write:

"We support everything Android phones, provided that they meet the following requirements:
Your Android has Android OS 2.1 or later.
Your Android has the ability to receive SMS or calls during the verification process.
You will also need the appropriate tariff plan to receive messages when you are out of Wi-Fi coverage.
We do not support tablets or only Wi-Fi devices at this time."

But this limitation can be circumvented, i.e. you can install Whatsapp on your tablet even if your tablet does not support GSM (no SIM card).

Installing WhatsApp on a tablet.

1 Step. Download setup file WhatsApp.apk from the official site - www.whatsapp.com/android.

Step 2. In the settings of your tablet, enable the ability to install applications from unknown sources. To do this, go to "Settings" - "Security" enable the item "Unknown sources", after installing the application, it is better to turn off this setting.

3) Run the downloaded WhatsApp.apk file, you can find it in Downloads (Download folder).

Agree to the appropriate permissions, then click the Install button.

As a result, you will receive a message about the successful installation of WhatsApp on your tablet.

After that, you can start registering with WhatsApp.

If your tablet does not have a SIM card, you can use the SIM card on your phone (upon registration, SMS with confirmation will be sent to your phone). It should be noted that the specified phone number is tied to the device on other devices, you will not be able to launch WhatsApp with the same phone number (at least not yet).

If a SIM card is installed on your tablet, but you do not know its phone number for registration in WhatsApp, send an SMS to your phone from the tablet using standard applications installed in the tablet or use third party applications, for example TextPlus. By the incoming message to the phone, you will find out the phone number of the SIM card installed on the tablet.

The messenger is constantly being improved, bugs and errors are fixed. Regular updates improve the program's performance and make communication more comfortable. But users still encounter minor glitches. However, do not worry, the WhatsApp support service will help you solve the problem.

How to contact technical support

It is not always easy to determine the reason for the messenger malfunctioning. Therefore, to contact technical support, the user must accurately describe the problem and the situation in which it appeared. A screenshot also does not hurt. Taking a screenshot will help speed up the resolution of the problem.

Apply to technical support you can use Email or through mobile app... All applications are processed quickly, but the speed of solving the problem depends on the amount of information provided.

Contact via email

The easiest way is to contact via email. The user needs to send a letter to the address [email protected]... The letter must indicate:

• User's full name.
• The mobile number that is associated with the current account.
• The problem. You should describe in detail the "symptoms" of the problem.

Note: It is advisable to add a screenshot to the letter. A snapshot of the error will help speed up the resolution of the problem.

The technical support service of the messenger is competent and friendly to the user. Employees are ready to answer any questions about the application, to solve the problems that the user has.

Contact via smartphone

A user of a popular messenger can ask for help directly from his smartphone. To do this, you only need:

The user will see a window in which they need to describe the problem and add screenshots.

FAQ section

Technical support Watsap Is not the only way to solve the problem. The user can try to figure out the causes and solutions to the problem on their own.

To fix the problem yourself, you need:

The program will offer to open a window in the browser. On the site, the user will find answers and solutions to the most common mistakes, recommendations for working with the messenger, and much more.

Whatsapp is one of the popular instant messengers that appeared in 2009. It is mainly used on mobile and other platforms with video and voice support. The main competitors are Skype, as well as Viber and the increasingly popular telegram

Unsupported platforms

The well-known messenger WhatsApp is not 100% cross-platform, as the developers declare. For example, this application will not work on a stationary PC (namely the application), laptop, or tablet.

Moreover, the information on the application's website states that development of a version of the application for similar platforms is not expected in the present and near future.

How to determine if your device is supported by WhatsApp

The easiest way to check if your device supports this application is to go to the WhatsApp website and try to download and install the program on your device. You will be automatically redirected to the page where you can download whatsapp.

In case you are the owner of Android - this is the page Google play... Then you will find in the description of the WhatsApp program that your device is not supported.

If you do not find such information, then you can start using free SMS, chats, information exchange.

In the case when you have a stationary PC and want to use the WhatsApp messenger on it, then there are more chances for this than tablets.

What is the reason

Many people who want to use this application have questions: why whatsapp is not supported on the tablet, is it possible to work around this problem.

One of the reasons why whatsapp is not supported on your android device, is associated with optimizing the application for interaction with the network. Therefore, it will not be possible to install whatsapp from Google Play on your tablet, which uses only a connection such as Wi-Fi and does not support GSM.

In such a situation, you can download the WhatsApp installation file from the developers website and install the application manually.

How to connect

In many ways, the reason why WhatsApp is not supported on some devices is due to the restrictions imposed by the developers. But there are ways to get around them. Can whatsapp run on other devices?

On Android OS with file manager

You need to install instant messengers and games on a tablet or phone based on Android OS using the Google Play program. But the developer's policy provides for a different method of installation directly from the device.

How do we install whatsapp if the device does not support the application? For this purpose, we perform the following actions:

If there is a cache (archive with data) with vatsap, you need to install it as indicated in the description.

The files are located on the device, so we can disconnect it from the PC. Next, we make the steps:

If a message appears stating that the installation of programs from unknown sources is blocked for safe purposes, then click the "settings" function.

In this case, we will be transferred to the "security" department. We put a check mark next to the option “unknown sources.

Then we press the function "install"

After installing the application, a message will appear on the monitor:

On Android OS without a file manager

Not every user has file manager... This is not the same problem as people think. To install an ARC file, you need to use a browser.

The step-by-step actions are as follows:

In this case, when you click on the file, the download is made. You need to click on the shutter, and in it click on the file again.

Some nuances

They relate to several devices, the installation of vatsap on which is somewhat individual. Among them are Nokia H8, Lenovo tablet and Samsung.

For Nokia

If Nokia Н9 is an exclusive model based on MeeGo. However, the whatsapp developers did not create a version that was supported on this model. On the other hand, you can install a messenger on Nokia H8.

For this:

• find a site where the offer of whatsapp installation for Nokia H8;
• connect the phone with a USB cable to the PC;
• transfer the downloaded file using third-party sites to the phone;
• disconnect PC and mobile phone;
• install the application.

Lenovo tablet and samsung

When installing WhatsApp on a Lenovo tablet, a number of nuances also arise. Due to the fact that you will not be allowed to download the messenger through Google Play, there will be a way to download apk file from some site. Let's consider how to install whatsapp on Samsung tablet and Lenovo. The algorithm of actions is similar.

Vatsap is used all over the planet, the popular messenger is designed mainly for owners of smartphones and personal computers allows you to share files, music and experiences with friends and family. Among the users of modern communication methods, you can still find the owners of prehistoric mobile phones with mechanical input, which are used only for calls and as a player. The popular messenger has taken care of this category of the world's population. In our article, we will talk about push-button phones with whatsapp.

Having studied the market of mobile devices in more detail, you can find that most gadgets with mechanical input have the basic functions of smartphones. There are not many messengers left that support the development of versions for communication devices without touch screen... A complete list of gadgets that support the program can be found by visiting the official WhatsApp website.

Models with mechanical text input appear less and less at physical outlets in stores, but companies periodically re-release classic models making them a “new hit”.

Is it possible to install whatsapp on a push-button phone yourself

It is easy to download whatsapp for a push-button phone on your own, you should follow the instructions. However, do not forget that the program is supported only by three main operating systems with which gadgets are equipped:

• android;
• windows mobile;
• ios (developed by Apple).

In addition to operating system the device must have certain technical parameters. For smooth operation, the gadget will need the following parameters:

1. Sufficient volume internal memory(USB stick support).
2. Access to data transmission (in some variations, a connection to a wireless network is provided).
3. RAM allowing you to work without glitches.
4. The presence of a camera.
5. An operating system of one of three types.

It is not difficult to install an application on a communication device (if a modification of the messenger for the gadget is developed and the installation is supported). When you try to download an application to a gadget that is not included in the list presented on the off. site installation will fail. A simplified version can be found not only on the messenger website, but also on third-party resources on the Internet.

Installation instructions:

• We go to the official website of the company or to any other file hosting service (on the latter, you need to be careful with the format of the program and know exactly which ones are supported by the gadget).
• Check out the list of supported devices.
• Turn on data transfer (should be Mobile Internet in a sufficient number of megabytes).
• Downloading the messenger to a gadget that is not yet equipped with a touch screen.
• After downloading, go to the program and enter your mobile number.
• A confirmation is sent to the specified number in the form of a text message.
• We enter the sent code in the confirmation box and activate the account in WhatsApp.
• We agree with basic settings or skip them.

In this way, a new account is activated. In the case when you already have an account, but the gadget has changed, the messenger will ask you to confirm that the owner of the account is you, for this, a security code is sent to the linked number.

Which push-button phones support whatsapp

Models meet push-button telephones with Watsap, which is already built into the gadget by the developers. In order not to bother with the question of the compatibility of technology and application, we have compiled a table with devices that support installation.

Supported Devices Table

Brand name	Model
Samsung	E225, E1182, C3782, S5610, E2202, E1195, C3222, E2330, E1081, S5610, E1195, E1080, E1182, C3530, E1200, E1175, E2600, E1230, C3520, E2152, E1081, E1202.
Nokia	X3-02.5, C1-01, 1800, 6700, E72, Asha 202, 7230, C3-01.5, 1280, E6-00, 101, X2-02, 202 Silver, 200 Orange, E5-00, C2-01, 300 Blue, C5-00.2, C5-00.2, 302 Blue, 300 Light Gold, E6-00, E5-00, C6-00, 1616, X3-02.5 Green, C2-00, X3-02.5 White Silver, C3-00, 6303i, C3-01, C3-00 Slate Gray, 302 Golden light, X2, C2-05 Peaco, 206, 300 Silver, E72, 5130, 112, E7-00, X2-02, 113.
Sony Ericsson	J108i Red, CK15i Txt pro, Xperia mini pro SK17i
Fly	DS105, Q300, DS105C, DS120.
Lg	A290, A190, S310.
Alcatel	OT-117X.
Sigma	X-treme IP 67 Dual sim, Comfort 50.

The most common models that are found among users are presented, a more detailed list can be found on the official website of the application. In all the gadgets that we have described, a lightweight variation of one of the three operating systems mentioned above is installed, only due to their presence is it possible to install it on a mobile device.

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