Install and use WhatsApp without a Google account - how it works
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Step 1: Install WhatsApp without a Google account
If you do not use a Google account on your Android smartphone, you do not have access to the Google Play Store. Fortunately, you can also install apps in other ways:
- To do this, download the WhatsApp APK and open the file on your Android smartphone. Then WhatsApp is installed without the Play Store.
- For the installation, you must briefly activate the installation from unsafe sources. If you are not offered the option directly, we will help you in this practical tip for installing APK and the following video.
Step 2: Use WhatsApp without a Google account
- If you don't want to lose your messages, pictures and videos, a WhatsApp backup is worthwhile just in case. This can be done either directly on the device memory or in the Google Drive cloud.
- If you do not connect to Google here, it is not a big problem. Note, however, that backing up to your device won't do you much good if your smartphone is stolen or damaged beyond repair.
- Start WhatsApp and select the "Settings" from the top right menu. Under the "Chats and calls" category you will now find the "Chat backup" option. In addition to the backup with Google Drive, you can also perform a local backup here.
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