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how to install Whatsapp in iOS 4.2.1?

how to install Whatsapp in iOS 4.2.1?

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Posted on Dec 16, 2012 10:24 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2012 10:26 PM

WhatsApp isn't supported in iOS 4.2.1, so you must update the device

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Jan 3, 2013 5:56 AM in response to boost5bars

so here is the answer, it seems the last version for 4.2.1 whatsapp 2.8.4 is working again without asking for a verification code. I downloaded the ipa file saved it on desktop, installed itools which I also downloaded and installed, added the whatsapp.ipa saved it on the iphone, opened whatsapp in the iphone and voila after entering my phone number itnworked again but my chats are all gone since I had 2.6.1 before......

Jan 18, 2013 3:06 PM in response to v_v

Well it seems only if you have used previously the 3g with the same number and whatsapp is running it can be made work again.


If you need to authenticate a new number you will get an "Outdated version" message. This can only be solved by whatsapp people.


I don't like apple policy about discontinue support to loyal customers, but this is not enough reason for the apps stop working after we paid them. The whatsapp server should continue validating users with new phone numbers using their iphone 3g with the latest supported version 2.8.4 that can be run on such devices with ios 4.2.1


It's not fair that once i paid for the app, i cannot continue receiving the service same like other people who also paid and had the luck to own a newer device.


Conclusion, even apple policy ***** this *** kick was completely responsability of Whatsapp people who condemned authentication using older version than 2.8.7 of his app.


What about if i change my phone number, do i not deserve the right to authenticate it again and continue using it with whatsapp the same if i would not have changed my number? What kind of guilty i have for being forced to change my phone number?


It's not fair, and whatsapp people could instruct their server to validate if using iphone 3G and whatsapp 2.8.4, don't get confused, they are the only responsibles for this.

May 4, 2013 2:52 AM in response to funnykay

Funny Kay

Thanks for the Solution......

It worked....

Thanks Once Again...

Guys please follow

Simply download Version 2.8.3 or .4

from the net

morevover its free

open the downloaded file make sure you have itunes installled

on your pc

connect your 3G iphone open the downloaded file that will open itunes for you automatically

in Apps select the downloaded messenger and install

it works fine after going through formalities

of entering your number as per push notifications you receive

Happy Messaging

hemmalho

how to install Whatsapp in iOS 4.2.1?

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