Update WhatsApp - how it works

In this practical tip, we will show you how to update WhatsApp on your mobile phone. You can also check whether you are currently chatting with the current version.

Update WhatsApp on Android

If you have received a message indicating that the WhatsApp version being used is not supported, it is time to update the messenger service. You can easily update WhatsApp in the App Store on your smartphone.

1. WhatsApp can be updated on Android via the Google Play Store. If you have activated the function in the settings, you will receive a notification when there is a new update.
2. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and tap Menu > My Apps and Games .
3. Tap Refresh to the right of WhatsApp Messenger.
4. Alternatively, you can open the Google Play Store and search for WhatsApp. Then tap Refresh on WhatsApp Messenger.

Update Messenger on iOS

In your iPhone, go to the Apple App Store.

1. There, tap on Updates. In the last step tap on the right next to WhatsApp Messenger on update .
2. Alternatively, you can search for WhatsApp in the App Store and to the right of it WhatsApp Messenger tap on update .
3. Tip: Always use the latest version of WhatsApp on both Android and iOS. This usually has the latest features and bug fixes.

In the next practical tip, we will show you what you have to do to delete WhatsApp messages that have already been sent.