Install and set up WhatsApp for Android

Install whatsapp through the Play Store. Do this like this:

• Open the app Play Store.
• At the top, tap Search for apps and games.
• Type “WhatsApp” and in the suggestions tap WhatsApp Messenger.
• Tap on to install.

The app is installed.

• Tap the app whatsapp to open it.
• Tap on Agree and continue.
• WhatsApp is linked to your phone number. You must verify this number. To do this, enter your phone number and tap Next one.
• The number you entered is displayed. Tap on OK if the number is correct.
• You will receive an SMS with a code. Enter this code.
• WhatsApp requests access to your contacts, photos, media, and files to search Google Drive for a backup. Tap on Not now or Get on.
• Tap on To allow and give access to your contacts.
• You will be asked to access your photos, media, and files. You can then send and receive photos and videos. Tap on Refuse or To allow.
• If you’ve used WhatsApp before, you’ll be asked if you want to restore your message history from a backup. If you want this, tap To recover. If you have never used WhatsApp before, you will not see this.
• Enter your account information on the next screen. To do this, tap the blue line in the middle and type your name.
• Tap on the gray picture of a figure to set a profile picture. Then tap where the desired photo is located, then the photo and finally OK or Ready.
• Tap on Next one.

WhatsApp is now ready to use. Do you want to get started with the messaging app right away? Learn how to use WhatsApp Messenger on an Android smartphone here.