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[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] yngwhi:
Hi,

I don't have any android phones, what do I root and backup then?

What's the difference when I download whatsapp within bluestacks? By the end of the day I still need to install whatever whatsapp to the tablet and 'modified client' message will eventually show up, won't it?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
Root access is not necessary.

You only need to copy Whatsapp to the internal memory, because the app cannot be downloaded from the store.

The method can be used for a new account. In that case skip the backup part and use a mobile phone to receive the code via sms or voice.

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Yes that is possible. But you need a mobile phone to receive the code via sms or voice.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] kn4959:
Thanka

Work great for me. Thanks
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] dppow:
It doesn't work any more.. It says my whatsapp version is too old pls download from google play :(
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Copy the latest version from somewhere to the root of the internal memory of the Nexus 7. After install use Appguard as described in this thread.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] dppow:
I already tried that but it says my client has been modified.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
My Nexus 7 tablet does not have a 3G sim card; Wifi only.

Installing Whatsapp via Google market is not possible. A pop up screen tells me that Whatsapp will not install on tablets.

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Before re-installing Whatsapp be sure that any other version of the app is completely removed.

If you used Appguard and made Whatsapp 'secured' than you have to start Appguard first an restore Whatsapp to the original state.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] MissAngel:
I tried to follow all your guides, both the one in the first page and the last in a few posts above. I failed to install it even though I use a different phone number. If I open the application, even if I have already recorded the number using BlueStacks, WhatsApp requires me the number and gives me error because it can not get the code nor the call :( HELP! Sorry for my bad english, but I'm Italian! Thank you in advances
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mataz-96:
I can't find the code window in last version and old version dose not work :rolleyes:
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] janberry:
Stuck at installation on Tablet

This worked fine but then it stuck at the installation on my tablet, which says, "Sorry, your version of the app is too old. Please download the latest version from Google Play."

I have a Nexus 7 Wifi + 3G.....

Any clues..help..
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] zen91828:
version expiring soon

omg i just received a notification says that my whatsapp ver is expiring... i think the new version cannot use the 'too many attempts...' trick to verify our code (as in new version has 6 digits code).. any solution so far?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] MissAngel:
I see the same message.. But I've a different tablet.. Mediacom 875 S2 only wifi :(
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] reignmack:
just down load from website

The latest version of whatsapp works and installs as normal if you download over your nexus 7 3g browser just go directly to their website whatsapp.com/android/ there really is no need for all of this anymore. I think the error is with Google market place
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] osabor:
How to run Whatsapp on WiFi Android tablet - No root required

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2112011
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] MissAngel:
Perfet.. I registered the number with Bluestacks. The only thing I have to do, is to take the SIM that I recorded with Bluestacks and insert it into another terminal and then download the backup .. There is only one problem! This sim is not a minisim .. so first I should change it into a mini sim and try to see if I can make it work that way .. Sorry for my english.. I'm Italian!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Bruaca:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

I tried the bluestacks method several times and always failed with me. I always received the message that the whatsapp version was to old.

Then I read the method of titanium backup.

And now I have my Nexus wifi version using whatsapp associated to a number of a old phone. That phone only received the confirmation SMS. This is working without AppGuard. And I even changed to whatsapp plus.

And for now works like a charm.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] yngwhi:
hi, i think your method above is for post#1 whatsapp version, yes?

you never received "modified client" message here..

and you have android smartphone..

the problem that still hasn't been solved:

1. old version whatsapp will require smartphone-backup-copy-paste, everyone has posted this, what if one doesn't have android smartphone?

2. downloading whatsapp from any website will give whatsapp.apk in the internal memory of nexus7 automatically, why make it like a big deal?

3. to install and then appguard the app in nexus7 is piece of cake, but that nasty 'client modified' message still occur when 'call me' option is selected
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

The messages ''too old' and 'client modified' are problems that cannot be solved.

Whatsapp must be forced to recover existing messages from a backup.

This can be done by using Titanium backup mentioned in the thread or by copying the directory 'Whatsapp' by hand from another device.

The methods I have seen needs a verified phone number and a backup of a 'Whatsapp' directory.

Without these Whatsapp refuses to run on a tablet. Until the apk will be cracked.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] thesebastian:
I will have a non-smart PHONE + Nexus 7 (Wifi). The Number never got whatsapp in the past.

Option A

Will i be able to install whatsapp just using this link?

http://www.whatsapp.com/android/current/WhatsApp.apk

Option B

In case option A doesn't work: I also have another Android Phone (Nexus 4) so the option B would be restore Whatsapp from a Nexus 4 and Clear DATA before execute it for 1st time. Using Titaniumbackup (Just in case the "Installation A" failed).

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P.S: In case OPTION A + OPTION B fails.....Will Option A work under CyanogenMod 10.1?

I would like to have the latest version and evade using other 3rd party apps :(
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
That seems to be Whatsapp version 2.9.1036

I installed it on the Nexus 7 (wifi only) using Appguard.

After that Whatsapp needed a 'reverify' of the phone number.

I received an sms with a 6-digit code on a mobile phone (Windows mobile 6.5, no whatsapp on that phone).
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] thesebastian:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Today i tried a N7 in a shop. Viber installed and executed fine (just appear the wizard).

Whatsapp installed fine but before the wizard...it appears that message about tablet not supported

So option A is not working.

Gonna try option B if I buy the N7 (install it on Nexus4 and transfer apk+data with titanium backup)

Just in case option B doesn't work....and I need to install whatsapp using OP information....will I be able to install always (or at least the current) latest whatsapp version?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

You need to install Appguard.

With Appguard you are able to disable Whatsapp to read the status of the device.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] aarrodri:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Has anyone Been successful recently? I tried with multiple whatapp versions recently and none work..on my device uli keep getting error 'your app has been modified pleas reinstall' something along those lines.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

When you have an Android phone and working Whatsapp.

Copy the directories: 'data/data/com.whatsapp' and 'sdcard/whatsapp' and place them on the nexus.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] aarrodri:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Do I need root to access those folders? I am doing this remotely for a fried so before I send her instructions I ask..

Also one question...will her app be linked to the phone number used to copy the folders from? Of can it be linked /modified to her actual phone?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Directory 'data/data/com.Whatsapp' needs root access.

Directory 'Whatsapp' not ( located on sdcard or the phone's internal memory).

You can try first with directory 'Whatsapp' only.

When the same phone number is used for 2 devices (tablet and phone) than the app will only work on 1 device. The app needs a re-verify of the phone number.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Having whatsapp installed with same number on phone and tablet works fine, I've been using it for months like this.

Just titanium backup the working phone version, then upload the .tibk file to dropbox or otherwise transfer it to your n7 and restore the backup file, app+data.

Just need to try to remember to try and not have it running on phone and n7 at the same time because I've had it screw up a couple of times by forgetting. Just close phone version when you're using the tablet and vice versa. But even if you do forget then all you have to do is restore the titanium backup again, takes 2 secs.

I'm using whatsapp+ btw.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] cripwalk:
For those of you that have had this working on your N7,but are now getting an expired app warning the following worked for me to get to the latest version:

* Make a TItanium backup of Whatsapp

* Uninstall Whatsapp

* Install latest Whatsapp version

* Secure the app with Appguard as outlined in this thread

* Restore just the "Data" for Whatsapp in Titanium backup

Between this thread and the following I was able to figure this out.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35298421&highlight=porting+to+new+base#post35298421
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] :
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

You need root right???
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Pretty sure you do, yes.

Isn't everyone rooted? lol :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Dezodude:
Hey folks, I followed all steps exactly and have come across 2 issues

1st I started off by doing exactly what OP tells me to do however when i get to step #7 I am presented with an error telling me that WhatsApp is out of date!

I DID USE THE LINK AND THE .APK PROVIDED

the second issue is when i try it with the latest version or any other version and I am told my client has been modified andd i should download the latest one

Its just not workingggggg :crying:
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] oscarinw:
Thanks man,

The problem for me is that I got stuck at the "old version" message when I tried the bluestacks/appguard method and at the 'tablet not supported' message when I tried running the whatsapp APK downliad from their official site.

I believe that the N7 3G is recognized by the app as a mobile phone and not an app anymore. It makes sense. The 3G version comes with a SIM card port and you can get a phone number for it...

HERE'S THE PROBLEM: My G7 is wi-fi only.

Thanks though
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] DescenteDeLit:
I'm a little lost... is there a way to successfully install whatsapp on my Nexus 7 WIFI without having a smartphone? :p
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] IchStelleDummeFragen:
AW: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

For me it worked to install whatsapp via play store without problems. I received the code on my phone, so it didn't recognized it on the nexus 7, but with the option to give me an automated call and tell me the code it worked just fine.

Don't know why, maybe because of my ROM?

I'm using the newest codefirex build on my 3G
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Youssef Hossam:
Can you upload it plz ?!

Do you mind uploading the backup of the phone's whatsapp . I will very much appreciate it :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

My backup is linked to my mobile number. If I did that you'd be able to chat to my friends with benefits, so sorry, but no lol
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Youssef Hossam:
lol , no problem

I understand , eventhough i am one of the few people you can actually trust , If it makes you uncombfortable , its all good.

I would have probably have done the same thing
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] :
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Don't you have your own backups? If you have whatsapp, just go to your sdcard/whatsapp and it's there. Copy the thing to your N7 and poof, whatsapp works on your N7. Just don't on both your phone and N7 at the same time.

killing red fruits with my cm10-blessed wonder
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] oscarinw:
It is not working for me. This is a call for help!!

For the TB method: Titanium Backup is asking me to find the .tiBkp file. I don't know where to find those from the backup of my phone. I tried decompressing the .apk and .tar files but still no dice. I am using the 'Import Backup' command from the 'Import/Export' menu. Should I not do that?

For the latest .apk dowlnload and install + Appguard method, (disable reading device status and then running the app) I go past the EULA screen and then SMS failed, if I press "call me" it tells me my client has been modified, to go back and download the newest version.

The first proposed method on this thread seems not to work anymore. Should I try something else?

Thanks folks!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] rahulz5:
Somehow upgraded whatsapp .. this is what i did...

Note:

I do not own a smartphone for the number I used

My tab is not rooted (still stuck in fastboot waiting for device :o )

already had the version of whatsapp posted by OP working on Nexus 7

1. Uninstall existing version using the app 'Uninstaller' by Rhythm software

2. Then download new whatsapp apk - http://www.whatsapp.com/android/current/WhatsApp.apk

3. Installed whatsapp from apk in Nexus 7. (It didnt allow me to upgrade directly from apk, which is why i had to uninstall older version)

4. Installed whatsapp in pc usng bluestacks, and went to sms verfication steps and got six digit code (This step I feel was redundant entirely)

5. Secure whatsapp using appguard in the 3 step process.

6. The "read phone status..." option was already disabled.

7. Opened whatsapp. Gave my number. It picked my up message history, gave me a notice after 11 more months of free uage I'll be charged a $1 per yr :p and it was ready for use. Even SMS verification was not done.

8. Whatsapp upgraded to 2.9.1587

These are the steps I followed, I'm no expert. but still if u have any questions I'll try to answer :o
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mmedmalik:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Whatsaspp worked out of the box for me. I'm using nexus 7 3G. I just googled the latest version, downloaded and installed. Entered my cell number, voila. Whatsapp working OK. :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] aarrodri:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

You have the 3g with .. that might be why
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] NLBeev:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

A clean install of Whatsapp on a wifi-only device is not possible.

To make it working on 'wifi-only' you need two directories from another device with a working Whatsapp-app.

These directories are 'data\data\com.whatsapp' and 'Whatsapp' (on SD-card or int. memory).

To copy and paste the first directory you need root access.

Titanium backup could be helpfull on devices without root access.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

This thread is for people installing whatsapp on WiFi only N7 :banghead:

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You wouldn't be able to use anything other than my specific whatsapp account, with all my contacts, and you would be recieving messages from my contacts to me, so my backup is totally useless to you anyway.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] oscarinw:
Would you be able to post a step by step of this?

I tried to restore on the N7 from a backup in the phone. However, TB is asking me for the .tiBkp file and is not able to 'import' from the 3 files created on the phone by TB. I cannot see any .tiBkp files anywhere.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

When I make a backup with titanium, it makes a 1 file backup with the extension .tiBkp .....
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Youssef Hossam:
what if i installed a nexus 3g stock rom on a nexus wifi

1. Is it even possible to install a Nexus 7 3g stock ROM on my device

2. Would whatsapp see my device compatible then ?!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

a) not a good idea, and b) you don't need to.

And c) it wouldn't work anyway.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] ucubz:
got whatsapp works on my nexus 7. what I do,

1. copy whatsapp backup from my xperia arc which is already registered. It named com.whatsapp????.tar.gz. to TiBa folder on nexus 7

2. do restore than open whatsapp.

3. be careful not to open whatsapp at same time in phone and in tablet or whatsapp will notify that you must reverify.

4. if it so, just choose reverify, send code, wait for sms, than input the code on nexus.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mmedmalik:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Yes its possible to install on stock ROM. I did the same. The only caveat being that I couldn't download the app directly from the play store. So I just googled the latest version, downloaded, installed and everything worked OK.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Youssef Hossam:
Thanks so much

Thanks for your effort I was too lazy to try it out , now I am forced to choose between Bluetooth connectivity ( provided by 4.1.2) and whatsapp , but whatsapp is definitely the winner .

I hope this also answers certain skeptics :D
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mbogdanov2:
Working again

Hi all,

I also have N7 (WiFi only version and not rooted) and successfully managed to install WhatsApp following the original instructions of AnonFBI, however lately I used to get weird messages about expiration in a few days and yesterday it just stopped working.

So I read what you wrote here and tried the following:

1. Downloaded and installed the latest version of WhatsApp.apk from the website (but didn't open it)

2. Downloaded the version of AppGuard from the orignal post of AnonFBI (sorry the forum doesn't allow me to put URLs yet)

3. Installed it and ran it

4. AppGuard did it's share of tweaks to WhatsApp (uninstalled it and installed secured version)

5. From the Permissions menu, I unticked the option to track my phone's status (duh obviously :])

6. Started WhatsApp and had the SMS with the code from December

7. I still had to enter my mobile phone number (no option to enter the code directly)

8. Waited a few seconds and WhatsApp started working normally - no need to enter the code.

9. Tested it with a friend and it works

Try it for yourselves and see. The only drawback is that all my messages are gone, but that's a minor issue :)

And yeah, WhatsApp Devs, if you are reading this, please do something about tablet owners - I don't mind paying 1 euro per year to use your fantastic app, as it saves me much much more from the phone bill.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] XDANoob:
1. Download and install Whatsapp.apk from official Whatsappsite

2. Backup Whatsapp from Smartphone

3. Copy com.Whatsapp...... from Smartphone TB to Nexus7 TB

4. Restore System+Userdata

5. Whatsapp will verify Telephonenumber. Enter a exist Phonenummber.

6. Enter the code from SMS or Call.

7. Finish!
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Youssef Hossam:
How did you manage to flash the stock ROM , i installed it from the official site . I tried to use Nexus Root Toolkit at first , didnt work . Then i exracted the zipfile itself from the tgz file , and tried flashing it using the custom recovery also did not work :S , i will try installing a simple custom rom that was meant for the 3g version next

---------- Post added at 01:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:20 PM ----------

I think that only solves the problem of people who already had whatsapp running , and were in jeporday of losing it due to having an old version
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mbogdanov2:
Youssef you are probably right - I still had to uninstall it from the tablet, but I guess if you have it install it for a first time, it probably might not work... However if by step 7, you still get the 3 digit code and can enter it, I don't see a problem.

Anyway, just wanted to share my experience from today and hopefully that will help someone out there.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mmedmalik:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Like I said, I just googled the latest version: whatsapp 2.9.1547.apk' and downloaded from the first link that wasn't the play store directly to my n7 3G and installed from my downloads folder/app. Ran the whatsapp app and followed the onscreen instructions. Without any hitch. And yes on stock ROM.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] juliushn:
I followed the tutorial from AnonFBI and everything works, but today whatsapp stop working.. So i do this:

1 - I used titanium backup to make a backup of the aplication and data (WhatsApp v2.8.7326)

2 - uninstall whatsapp and install the last version from Whatsapp . com, dont open it.

3 - whith titanium backup to restore only data from version 2.8.7326.

4. Enjoy the last version.

Sorry for my english.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

He doesn't have a 3g nexus... He wants to try installing the rom for a 3g on to his WiFi only nexus to get whatsapp working lol :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] =Boston=:
done and working :good:
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Joolz03:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

WhatsApp expired again. Anyone has the latest apk ?
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] mmedmalik:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

My bad. Sorry bout the misunderstanding. :)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] knuckles1978:
Re: [HOWTO] Install Whatsapp working On Nexus 7! [1/03/13]

Not your fault, it took me a while to understand why someone would want to install the wrong rom for their device too:)
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Faiz5z:
The most simplest way of installin WatsAPP 2.9.1035 on ur nexus 7)

Check out the Link below :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2132977
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Youssef Hossam:
Scratch that last idea , I think i found i better idea

Okay this is for people that dont have a rooted android phone at hand

Install and root bluestacks http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24194320&postcount=3

Install titanium backup on bluestacks

back up whatsapp from bluestacks

Install a filemanager ,then copy the folder (of the backuped whatsapp) someway on the directory of the pc , or simply justing upload it to dropbox , and receive it on your Nexus 7's dropbox

use titanium backup to restore whatsapp on nexus 7

Done

Note: This is only theoritical , i havent rooted Bluestacks yet , so i didnt try it out yet !
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] doerek:
Whatsapp Version 2.9.1547

Download @ attachment

...You're welcome.
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Youssef Hossam:
To Install Drop box and Titanium Backup on Bluestacks

Drop box link : https://www.dropbox.com/android

Titanium Backup link :http://matrixrewriter.com/android/files/TitaniumBackup_latest.apk

After installing on pc right click each and select install apk with blustacks installer
[Nexus 7 Themes and Apps] Girish87:
obselete whatsapp versioin

This version has expired today what to do next