This is a guide on How to download or uninstall WhatsApp. WhatsApp (officially WhatsApp Messenger) is an instant messaging (IM) and voice-over-IP (VoIP) service owned by technology conglomerate Meta. It allows users to send text, voice messages and video messages, make voice and video calls, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content. WhatsApp’s client application runs on mobile devices, and can be accessed from computers. The service requires a cellular mobile telephone number to sign up. In January 2018, WhatsApp released a standalone business app called WhatsApp Business which can communicate with the standard WhatsApp client.
How to download or uninstall WhatsApp on Android
Download WhatsApp
- Find WhatsApp Messenger in the Google Play Store, then tap Install.
- Open WhatsApp and agree to our Terms of Service.
- Register and verify your phone number
- If a backup of your chat history was found and you would like to restore it, select Restore. Learn more about restoring your chat history in this article.
- Enter your name and an optional profile photo. You can also change this later in WhatsApp by tapping More options
> Settings, and tapping on your profile name.
> Settings, and tapping on your profile name.Uninstall WhatsApp
- We recommend using the chat backup feature to back up your messages before you delete WhatsApp from your device.
- Go to your device Settings.
- Tap Apps & notifications > WhatsApp > Uninstall to remove WhatsApp and all of its data.
Note: If your Android device does not support the Google Play Store, please check your device’s app store or go to whatsapp.com/download.
How to download or uninstall WhatsApp on iOS
Download WhatsApp
- Find WhatsApp Messenger in the Apple App Store, then tap Get.
- Open WhatsApp and agree to our Terms of Service.
- Register and verify your phone number.
- If a backup of your chat exists, you can restore it. Learn more about restoring your chat history in this article.
- Enter your name an optional profile photo.
Uninstall WhatsApp
- We recommend using the chat backup feature to back up your messages before you delete WhatsApp from your device.
- On the home screen, tap and hold the WhatsApp icon.
- Tap the Remove App.
- Tap Delete App to remove WhatsApp and all of its data.
Note: If you have issues with your Apple ID, password, or downloading in general, please contact Apple Support. Apple controls the download and installation process for all iPhone apps. We can’t resolve any Apple App Store related issues.
How to download or uninstall WhatsApp on KaiOS
To download WhatsApp#
- Press JioStore or Store on the apps menu.
- Scroll to the side to select Social.
- Select WhatsApp.
- Press OK or Select > Install or Get.
To uninstall WhatsApp
- Select WhatsApp on the apps menu.
- Press Options > Uninstall > OK or Uninstall. This will remove the app and all of its data.
- On JioPhone or JioPhone 2, you don’t need to press Options before Uninstall.
