The Android Open Source Project (AOSP) is the limitation that makes the Google Play store unavailable on Nokia Android Phones like the Nokia X, XL and X+. This results in the unavailability of most of the popular apps, including WhatsApp. This however, does not translate into being unable to use WhatsApp on your Nokia Android Phone.
How to access WhatsApp on your Nokia Android Phone
You can access WhatsApp from a third-party source. You will download it in APK format, which may compromise on your phone’s security, as these files can be easily manipulated and infected with malware.
How to Install WhatsApp on Nokia Android Phones
— Download the WhatsApp APK file from the WhatsApp website or www.download.com.
— Load the file onto your Nokia Android phone using your USB cable. Alternatively, you can download the files via your browser.
— If the file has just been downloaded, tap the filename from the fastlane screen. You can also find it in the Downloads app. If this is the first time you are installing an APK file, you will see an error message that informs you that you are not allowed to install apps from a third-party source, since it compromises on your phone’s security. Change this setting by tapping the ‘unknown sources’ checkbox in the security section. Another warning message will appear on your screen. Accept the risk. You will now be able to install anything from a third-party source.
— Tap the APK file name again. Installation will proceed.
— Load the file onto your Nokia Android phone using your USB cable. Alternatively, you can download the files via your browser.
— If the file has just been downloaded, tap the filename from the fastlane screen. You can also find it in the Downloads app. If this is the first time you are installing an APK file, you will see an error message that informs you that you are not allowed to install apps from a third-party source, since it compromises on your phone’s security. Change this setting by tapping the ‘unknown sources’ checkbox in the security section. Another warning message will appear on your screen. Accept the risk. You will now be able to install anything from a third-party source.
— Tap the APK file name again. Installation will proceed.
Alternatively, you can choose to install the latest official WhatsApp version – WhatsApp plus- which has resolved compatibility issues on Nokia Android phones.
How to install WhatsApp plus on your Nokia Phone
— Uninstall the previous WhatsApp version from your Nokia Phone
— Download the APK file on your phone or PC. If you download the file onto your PC, transfer it to your phone via a USB cable.
— Change your security settings, so as to be allowed to download the APK file
— Tap the APK file and follow the instructions to complete installation.
— Download the APK file on your phone or PC. If you download the file onto your PC, transfer it to your phone via a USB cable.
— Change your security settings, so as to be allowed to download the APK file
— Tap the APK file and follow the instructions to complete installation.
A hurdle to overcome
It is important to note that despite following the aforementioned procedures, there are is a hurdle that you may have to overcome. After installation, WhatsApp has to allow you to register.
If it doesn’t, try this:
— Download an older WhatsApp version. You can try version 2.11.205.
— Before installation, set the date on your phone in the past- before May 2014.
— Install the app. It should allow you to register.
— After registration, you can use widget to access Whatsapp directly, or uninstall WhatsApp after registering and set the correct time and date. You can now choose any of the installation options we had highlighted above.
— Download an older WhatsApp version. You can try version 2.11.205.
— Before installation, set the date on your phone in the past- before May 2014.
— Install the app. It should allow you to register.
— After registration, you can use widget to access Whatsapp directly, or uninstall WhatsApp after registering and set the correct time and date. You can now choose any of the installation options we had highlighted above.
Conclusion
As you can see, the fact that your Nokia Android phone does not have a Google App store does not necessarily make WhatsApp inaccessible to you. You can choose either of the two options discussed and enjoy using this great app. If you do encounter a problem in registration, well, the solution is already provided above.
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