I downloaded the apk from [here](https://www.whatsapp.com/android/) with WhatsApp version 2.17.106 (size 34601974 bytes). There, it says: "Android OS 2.3.3 or above". I can extract the APK's contents without errors, so the file is not broken. My old smartphone model is GT-S6102, a Samsung Galaxy Duos, running Android 2.3.6. I have enabled "Install from unknown sources" and "USB debugging". I have let Lookout scan it before installing. When trying to install that APK using the file manager, I get this message: > There is a problem parsing the package I am also unable to install it from Google Play Store. From Google Play, it says "Package file is invalid". **Update:** version 2.17.350 does **not** work again.

I have Android 9 in my phone and have WhatsApp version 2.19.258 installed on it. Now, I wish to hide/change the display picture of a certain contact, say Mr. Alex on my phone. How do I go about doing it? Thanks!

First I deleted chat from WhatsApp, then I deleted contact from my phone. Then I refreshed WhatsApp 2-3 times. But when I type name in search bar, that contact is visible in WhatsApp without any previous chats.

As of 13-11-18, I was sharing APK files on WhatsApp, for testing apps within a circle of people, with no problem whatsoever. But as of today, if I try to open an apk, I get an error toast saying: > You may not have the proper app to view this content. Did they change their policies and decided not to let people share APK files on their platform? I don't use third party websites for sharing APKs, where mostly Chrome spooks most people saying that "This type of file may harm your device".

I’m trying to restore a full WhatsApp Business backup (~30 GB on Google Drive) onto a new Xiaomi Android phone. Every time, the restore process hangs at exactly 69% and then gives the error: > “Couldn’t restore chats.” After that, WhatsApp opens with some empty groups, but all message history is missing. This backup is business-critical and includes my entire customer communication history. Here’s the situation in more detail: **Device & Setup**: - Both phones are Xiaomi (Android) devices. - Backup size: ~30 GB, including media. - I’m using WhatsApp Business, latest version. **Things I’ve already tried**: 1. Multiple restore attempts from Google Drive → Every time, it gets stuck at 69% and fails. → Even creating a new cloud backup from the old phone didn’t help. 2. Manual restore from local backup (msgstore.db.crypt14) → My USB-C port is broken, so I had to transfer the files over Wi-Fi using file manager tools. → The folder structure and filenames were 100% correct (/WhatsApp/Databases), but the new phone ignored the backup and started fresh. 3. Third-party tools (like WazzapMigrator & iCareFone) → Didn’t help or couldn’t access data properly. 4. Clearing cache, reinstalling, airplane mode tricks, changing SIM first, etc. → No change – still 69%. **What I’m considering**: I could live without the media files, if there’s any way to extract only the text/chat history from the backup. Is it possible to manually trim the backup size (e.g. remove media from the Drive backup)? Can the local .crypt14 be repaired or force-used? **Key question**: Is this a size issue (30 GB too large)? Or is the Google Drive backup possibly corrupted? I just need to access the text – the chat history is my entire business.

WhatsApp data is taking around 700 mb of internal storage which excludes media. If I delete all the database backup except for the latest one, will my all previous chats get deleted? I don't want to delete any of my chat

Can I create a WhatsApp account using my old phone number, which I don't have with me currently? I lost my phone and cannot renew my SIM card due to some difficulties, and many of my contacts have my number, which I don't have access to.

I have installed BlueStack on my Windows 10 notebook. I wanted to set up the status of my WhatsApp account. However, I couldn't find any option to navigate through and add a video file. I could set up the status of my WhatsApp account by taking a new photo using my camera, but I want to add an already downloaded video file to my status.

I would like to disable calls for some contacts, in WhatsApp. I still want to interact with them via messaging. How can I do this? I have two accounts. As an alternative, disabling calls for one account will also work. - Blocking contact in non Whatsapp part of the contact, has no effect.

I can add photos to normal contacts fine. But WhatsApp, by default, uses the photo the the contact has allocated. Is there a way to allocate a photo to a WhatsApp contact?

I bought a new phone and logged in to my WhatsApp account. When doing backup I forgot the password for the same. Now the WhatsApp is asking either for the password or the encryption number (I don't have either). I reset my old phone. now I am stuck. Please help.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 phone running on Android 5.0. At home and in the office, when I'm connected to a WiFi network and the screen is locked (sleep), WhatsApp doesn't receive any messages until I unlock the screen. I don't use so many apps so I can't confirm if this is the case with other applications or not, however, I might have experienced the same problem with the email app as well. I have observed my phone behavior and noted that other applications (e.g., hangouts) show act the same. Furthermore, I noted another fact that might shed some light: Say, I unlock my screen and after several seconds my apps start to notify me about some messages. But the time-stamp of these messages aren't for this moment but rather [e.g.] half an hour ago when they were supposed to be delivered. "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep" is set to "Always", I don't have any power management application or any particular settings. I checked WhatsApp FAQ and they suggested checking priority notification, which I don't use. Searching the web suggests clearing cache and data which doesn't solve the problem. I have cleared the cache/data files, updated the app, etc. I would highly applicate if you submit answers that do not suggest these generic (and almost always non-functional) workarounds. Any workaround?

I'm trying to install WhatsApp, but I'm obviously uncomfortable about serving up my entire address book for Facebook to trawl through. I've found plenty of posts from a few years back saying it is possible, but I'm wondering if something has changed. On opening the app and going to the 'chats' screen, I'm greeted with a screen saying >To help you message friends and family on WhatsApp, allow WhatsApp access to your contacts along with a link to open my settings. If I push the green 'chat' button in the bottom right, I get a popup with the same message. If I hit the 'not now' option, it closes the popup and puts me back on the original screen. There doesn't seem to be a way forward here. Does this app just strong-arm you into uploading your contacts list in order to use it? Or is it potentially a more phone-specific issue?

I tried to restore WhatsApp chat history using the crypt14 file following the steps on the [WhatsApp page ](https://faq.whatsapp.com/6181521285295518/?helpref=hc_fnav&cms_platform=android&cms_id=6181521285295518&draft=true) . The backup file is detected by WhatsApp, the restoration process ends, but at the end a message appears stating that it was not possible to restore the conversation history. Can someone help me please? I even tried to put other folders from the WhatsApp folder that I had saved in the WhatsApp folder (Media, Backups, etc.), but it still didn't work. I don't have a backup on Google Drive, so there is no such restore option.

Today, I was talking with one of my friends on WhatsApp and suddenly a clock icon showed on some messages. First, I assumed that there might be an internet issue, so I sent messages to other contacts on WhatsApp and they were delivered. But for half an hour, my friend's chat was still showing a clock sign, and the same issue was faced by my friend. I faced this issue for the first time in my life. Why is that so?

I have lost my phone and got a new one. Unfortunately, I did not back up my WhatsApp. There is a chat session held between me and someone else who is very dear to me. I have this person's phone. I wonder if I can restore this chat on my phone through that other person's phone.

I set up my phone to automatically back up WhatsApp media to Google Photos. Now I want to print one of my conversations as a book using a service like Zapptales . The problem is, that all media, that has already been backed up, is no longer available: > Sorry, this media file doesn't exist on your SD card. However, the photos and videos are all still available on Google Photos. Is there a way to restore certain or all WhatsApp media from there back to my device?

I've deleted around 800 images from the WhatsApp folder using Google's Photos app, but the problem is that no space was freed at all. I'm guessing those images are still available at /sdcard/WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Images. Is there a way to delete those 800 *"original photos"* without having to manually select them again? I'm using Motorola Moto X Play, Android 6.0.1, no SD card at all. PS: I have Google Photos backup disabled even before that event.

I have got a WhatsApp group conversation with a lot of messages. I want to clear the messages but want to keep the pictures and videos. How to do it?

I changed a WhatsApp group name and then back again to the original name. Will everyone get notified of the changed name I didn't use? It's just a work group, and I'm notified.