freesunshine

Didn't know you could linked older version of WhatsApp onto BlubStacks...great find!

freesunshine

We have already discussed this...the app lets you use it on one device at a time. If you want to use it on 2 devices, use a different number such as Google voice.

JerreVD

Thanks baddie0! That totally worked

hed0nism

Hi JerreVD and everyone else. I have read the whole thread and have spent 3 hours trying to get this to work. I bought the nexus 7 for my brother as I am moving to Australia and want to send photos, messages, videos etc back home to my bro and parents. I cannot for the life of me get this to work.

The problem I have is that bluestacks automatically seems to install the newest version of whatsapp which gives you a 6 digit code. The older version on the nexus wants a 3 digit code.

Can someone please please help me here before my head explodes and I throw the laptop and nexus into the fire lol.

How can I link the old version of whatsapp (3 digit code) to bluestacks?


Many many thanks guys!!

money167

As of today (12/13/2012), WhatsApp v2.8.4776 setup is no longer working for me on both BlueStacks (PC) and Nexus7 (after AppGuard). I setup on my nexus yesterday (12/12/2012) just fine but today when I tried to setup on my wife's Nexus7, both BlueStacks and Nexus7 told me the WhatsApp v2.8.4776 is too old and ask me to download from PlayStore.

So I download the latest version of WhatsApp v2.8.9108.apk, installed on BlueStacks and AppGuard-ed it. It failed after AppGuard (ok to open Whatsapp but when try to verify, it said "It looks like your client has been modified. Please download the latest version from Google Play". I stuck here.

Please let me know if you guys have any idea on how to resolve this. thank you!

Nuj Fuj

The version that I updated to in my last post started to give upgrade messages again so I fiddled about with it again and have since had it working perfectly. I hope what I've learnt might be useful to you.

Personally I think the key thing here is you downloaded the latest version from Google Play. I noticed when I was messing about with my nexus that the latest version it states on Whatsapp's website and Google Play are different. (As of today Website = 2.8.9448, Google Play = 2.8.9108). I also noticed the website version updates very frequently, almost daily I'd say.

At first I tried installing the same version you got from Google Play and if memory serves me right I received the same message too. My thinking is that the GP version has extra security measures built in. I uninstalled it and then used the method in the first post (starting from step 1) but this time using the apk downloaded from the website. Since then I've been using ver 2.8.8931 and have had no problems.

Now, currently I have no idea if the website version calls for a 3 or 6 digit code. I'd say if it asks for 6, then you should be able to use the 6 digit Bluestacks gives you. If not, try 'linking an older version' of Whatsapp to Bluestacks like baddie0 says to get that 3 digit code. Unfortunately I have no idea how to do this. Hopefully someone can answer hed0nism's request if the answer isn't available elsewhere.

In conclusion I think you're better off downloading the apk from Whatsapp's website. I know if I get update message again, I won't go to be Google Play. Hope you manage to get it working!

Last edited by Nuj Fuj; December 15th, 2012 at 05:38 PM.

Lnrd

Hi there, really happy with Whatsapp on the Nexus. Have been using it for a week and a half.

Usually it asks me to update whenever I open it, but today it was telling me this version won't be supported in 1 day. So... should I update or not?

My question: Has anyone updated the App (is it possible after using Appguard?) and does it still work afterwards?

thanks,

Leon

Caparsso

do not worry to uninstall old version which is not supported any more. Then you install the new version, you use appguard, it will unistall and reinstall it again and secure the app. When the app is installed you are not asked for any digits, and it works perfectly. I was a little bit scare, that it will not run, but there is no problem you should face.

money167

To be more specific, here is my way to the Fixing of the Expired Whatapp:

1. the old whatsapp error out but it gave me a "download" button to get the new version. I clicked it, it saved out an apk file.
2. It wouldn't let me install this new apk so I went uninstall old whatsapp from Nexus7 (I left Appguard alone).
3. Then I opened the new apk file and installed the new whatsapp, when finished, I hit close instead of opening app.
4. I used Appguard to secure the new app.
5. New whatsapp opened fine but I have to input my phone number again to verify my account (No more 3-digit/6-digit crap).
6. It tells me they found old message and gave option to restore or start new. I restored the message and everything working perfect again. FYI, new version is v2.8.8828

Last edited by money167; December 19th, 2012 at 06:53 AM.

androidix

Or just download What's App (Version 2.8.9448) from WhatsApp for Android and install it! At least that works on Google Nexus 7 that has Android 4.2.1 installed..

Last edited by androidix; December 21st, 2012 at 06:32 AM.

aboagyemanny

How do I use whatsapp on my nexus 10 tablet? Can any one help?

money167

Hi Nuj Fuj,

Thank you so much for the tips. Unfortunately, I'm still stuck cracking my second Nexus. Pretty much stuck at the Nexus7 part. SMS verification failed - I can only hit "Call me" or edit number on Nexus7. And if I hit Call me, it will pops ""It looks like your client has been modified. Please download the latest version from our website". No option to put in 3 or 6-digit code.

My apk (for both nexus7 and pc) are both the same version, same file v2.8.9448. Downloaded from Whatsapp site... I'm tired of this. I have a feeling that once you messed up the first time, some kind of record remained on my nexus and made it not working. Hopefully no one get stuck like I do.

Last edited by money167; December 22nd, 2012 at 02:08 PM.

ScruffyDroid

You need to Download WhatsApp v2.8.7326 (h t t p://adf.ly/GKsJT), install it as per the instructions right at the top of the post on your Tablet, as well as in Bluestacks. Apply for the code as per the instructions and you will get a 3 digit code.

Use a temporary number not your actual mobile number, since you can only have it working properly on 1 device at a time using the same number.

Open Whatsapp on tablet, input the same number you used in Bluestacks and let it fail and select cancel and you will be able to input and activate using the 3 digit code.

Worked for me running Nexus 7 and 4.2.1

Shamlelessly obtained from

h t t p : // forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061176

money167

Thanks ScruffyDroid! It works!!

attieswart

Newbie me so maybe my comment is superfluous to others, but I installed Whatsapp version 2.8.9448 downloaded from the Whatsapp site to my Nexus 7 3G without any problem. I have a data sim with own number.

CRathor

Hello,
I have a samsung galaxy tab 2 7.0(wifi only). I followed the procedure but i get error "sorry your version of the app is too old. Please download the latest version from our website:whatsapp.com/android" and when i update to new version the error i get is "it looks like your client has been modified. please download the latest version from our website: whatsapp.com/android".

And i don't get the option to enter a code i only get the option of "contact support".

Is there a way to use whatsapp on my tab..??

Lucky_Luke

ScruffyDroid, you rule!
Works like a charm.

Last edited by Lucky_Luke; December 29th, 2012 at 03:35 PM.

Lucky_Luke

Check ScruffyDroids' Reply of the 23rd. I installed Whatsapp just 15 min. ago and it works! (But yesterday I've been at it for a couple of houres without succes)

robert0wnz

Help :c
I don't even see the
Enter 3 digit code or something option..
I didn't get the code also in bluestacks :c

robert0wnz

You forgot to add after the Step 6.. you need to put your number back on, and your country then click
call me, and it won't work after that you touch the 3 dots, and click
input code!
ta-da xD
also, remember to install the whatsapp with blue stack, right from the apk this dude gave u c;
ty so much

sammy024

that wont work anymore bluestacks says thats u have to download the newest version

(sorry for my bad english i came from holland)

Last edited by sammy024; December 30th, 2012 at 04:20 AM. Reason: srry for my mistake i havnt readed above it worked for me:) thank u alll!!!

j74

Ok, I managed to update it this way from v2.8.5626 to v2.8.8828... but it's still telling me that a new version is available.... not a big deal since it works though !
But anyone has tried to update it with the very last version (2.9.296 I guess) ?
Does it still work after the process above ? (I really don't want to screw it up now...)

Thanks !

Last edited by j74; January 9th, 2013 at 10:49 AM.

platinumnk

Ok I tried every suggestion and this still doesn't work.
I have tf700 and I installed bluestacks even used all versions the last one on bluestacks says sms verification failed and I cannot make a call. So whst do I do, been on this for dayz!


Edit-Went over and Redid ScruffyDroid Advice. Worked!!

Last edited by platinumnk; January 7th, 2013 at 02:59 PM. Reason: Worked!

arjman

Tried this on my Nexus 10 using 7326. Unfortunately it says "Your version is too old, please update in Google Play store" on Bluestacks so I can't get the verification code

arjman

Just tried it again, now I'm getting the modified client message. Any suggestions?

magworld

I got it to work last month, then I uninstalled it to change my number, and I can't get it back... Keep receiving Please download from Google Play on PC..

saidpaid

I have received code for entering (from my iphone) but problem is in step 7.
I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY POSSIBILITY TO ENTER A CODE ON NEXUS 7!!!
maybe someone could give step by step intructions with screenshots?

thanks a lot

CARL0

I tried also to install Whatsapp on my Nexus 7, using the procedure as described in the first posting. With the exception that I use WhatsApp v2.9.369 download from the Whatsapp website download section.

I get the same message as "arjman" that I have a "modified client", at the end of the procedure when I choice to call my number....so we are only two important steps away...how to get in fill in our activation code

ds409

Hello,,,
I followed you step-by-step, but the little three dots at the bottom right corner only shows one option, which is support contact. and if I tried to verify my number via the nexus 7, it says I have the old version....
What to do?

Anna101

Hi,
I have downloaded the latest version from the Whats app website - 2.9.2203 and I am getting stuck at the last step as well! I can't find anywhere to input the new 6 didgit code, as selcting the three dots is only giving 1 option, to contact support. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.

Averageasian

I know a much easier way. Enter your homephone number, and hit enter, it will try and text it, but it will not work. If you select, Text not received, it will call the number and an automated message will tell you your verification. Just pick up your homephone and listen for the number and enter! It's much easier

Gomjaba

Thread title couldn't be any more vague ...

freesunshine

How is it vague? I couldn't have been anymore direct. I wish I could keep testing it but I don't have N7 anymore to test.

Tsenre

Had the same problem with my nexus 10 (stuck at the last step).

But i found a solution !

Just install and config whatsapp on Bluestacks. (install, verify the account, all...)
Then save whatsapp application using TitaniumBackup
Copy the 3 "com.whatsapp..." files in /sdcard/TitaniumBackup/
Paste this tree files in /sdcard/TitaniumBackup on your phone
Restore the whatsapp app using TitaniumBackup

and that's it !

Hope you understand my english :P

dimsumcactus

I wanna know that do we need to ROOT our tab?

Tsenre

Titanium backup need root ! :/

dimsumcactus

Have any way to install whatsapp on tab without root?