WhatsApp is constantly adding new features. You need to update WhatsApp if you want to use those new features. It’s possible that your chat app is lacking some crucial features if you haven’t updated WhatsApp. While some people keep automatic app updates disabled, the majority of phones update WhatsApp automatically in the background. If you fall into this category, you can update WhatsApp by following the instructions provided below.
Updating WhatsApp on Android
On Android, there are two methods available for updating WhatsApp.
- Launch the Play Store app on your Android phone.
- Next, select the MENU option by tapping on the three horizontal lines.
- Choose MY APPS & GAMES from the list of options.
- Select UPDATE next to WHATSAPP MESSENGER on the new page that appears.
As an alternative, go to PLAY STORE on an Android device to update WhatsApp. All you have to do is open the Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and select UPDATE under WhatsApp Messenger.
Updating WhatsApp on iPhone
The steps listed below will walk you through updating WhatsApp on an iPhone, just like they do on an Android phone.
- Launch the App Store on your iPhone.
- You then have to press on UPDATES.
- You must tap UPDATE next to WHATSAPP MESSENGER on the new page.
Another option is to update WhatsApp via the App Store. You must search for WhatsApp in the APP STORE to accomplish that. Select UPDATE next to WHATSAPP MESSENGER on the newly displayed page.
Updating WhatsApp without the App Store
You can download and install the most recent APK, which will also update your WhatsApp to the most recent version, if you’re trying to update WhatsApp without using the Google Play Store for any reason. If this is a problem for you, you can download and install the most recent version of WhatsApp on your Android device using these techniques or workarounds. Thus, you can update WhatsApp using WhatsApp itself if you’re experiencing problems with Google Play Store, such as updates not loading quickly enough for you to use, access to Google PlayStore not working, or any combination of these.
- Turn on WhatsApp.
- Pick OPTIONS > SETTINGS from the menu that drops down.
- Select "CHECK FOR UPDATE."
- Follow the instructions to install the update.
If your WhatsApp app is acting strangely, you should try closing and reopening it first. Restarting the app might resolve any issues that are arising from a temporary malfunction in its process. To close WhatsApp, take these actions. You can attempt force-closing the app if the above-described method of closing it does not resolve the problem. To carry out:
- Have you attempted turning on and off once more? One of the most underappreciated troubleshooting techniques ever is restarting your device, but occasionally it just does the trick. To turn your Android phone back on:
- Sometimes your Android system as a whole and WhatsApp are both impacted by your connectivity problems. To confirm that your internet connection is live:
- Apps may occasionally stop working until they are updated, either for compatibility issues or to stop outdated vulnerabilities from being exploited. To confirm that WhatsApp is the most recent version on your device:
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A computing technique called caching was created to make sure that your phone doesn’t constantly load the same data chunks. This shortens the time it takes for apps to load and avoids downloading more data, which is bad for metered connections. Having said that, apps may not load correctly due to corrupted cache. To clear the cache on WhatsApp:
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Undelivered WhatsApp messages could be the result of insufficient storage space. To see how much storage space is left on your Android phone: