Not able to activate whatsapp on iphone 15

I have switched from android to iphone. I am not able to activate my whatsapp on my iphone. It gives me an error that I am not using official whatsapp. Also not sending the verification code. I get the verification if I activate whatsapp on my android phone but dont get the code when I try to activate whatsapp on my iphone.

iPhone 15, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 26, 2023 9:45 PM

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Mar 21, 2024 2:21 AM in response to Dutzy1

Hi All, I was finally able to solve this issue. This is what i did :

1- purchase a basic sim card

2- insert in the iphone and download whatsapp

3 - the whatsapp will ask you : is this your new number : answer yes .

4- wait for the code to arrive

5- DO NOT ACTIVE WHATAPP WITH THE SIM CARD you are to throw away

6- delete app

7 switch off iphone & switch on again with your usual sim card

8 re install app and follow instructions as per usual. This was the only way it worked for me and i solved this issue. Hope you find this useful .

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