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This wikiHow teaches you how to update to the latest version of WhatsApp on your Android phone or tablet.
Steps
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2Type whatsapp into the search bar. It’s at the top of the screen.Advertisement
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3Tap WhatsApp Messenger. It has a green chat bubble icon with a phone receiver inside.
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4Tap UPDATE. It’s the green button to the right of “UNINSTALL.” The latest version of WhatsApp will now download and install on your Android.
- If the green button does not say “UPDATE,” you are already using the latest version of WhatsApp.
Community Q&A
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QuestionDo I need data to update Whatsapp on my mobile?
Community AnswerYou will need an internet connection, but not necessarily mobile data. Make sure you're connected to an internet source before you update so it won't use any mobile data.
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1. Open the Play Store.
2. Type “whatsapp” into the search bar.
3. Tap WhatsApp Messenger.
4. Tap UPDATE.
