Beta Updater for WhatsApp v2.1
APK · 15.3 MB · version code 11 · Android 4.0.3+ · uploaded Apr 29, 2015
- Same certificate as the other version checked Details
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v4.0.1, uploaded Oct 29, 2024 — about 9 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 15.3 MB; the latest is 3.2 MB (12.1 MB smaller).
- The latest version no longer asks for: Install packages.
File information
- Version
- v2.1 (11)
- Uploaded
- Apr 29, 2015
- Size
- 15.3 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- d69c24f7644697286cd026b094c4b83e
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- BD:9A:DC:0E:72:62:C1:88:CD:FB:7E:8F:D6:DF:EA:87:13:A7:7C:D3
- Signed by
- CN=Javier Santos
- File name
- com-javiersantos-whatsappbetaupdater-11-47613409-d69c24f7644697286cd026b094c4b83e.apk
- Package
- com.javiersantos.whatsappbetaupdater
- Downloads (all versions)
- 80.4K
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v2.1
- Say hello to Notifications! You will be now notified about new updates when you are not using the app.
- Added a floating button (FAB) really great! In addition, the styles have been updated to looks more Material, according with the redesign of WhatsApp.
- Want to remove the downloaded APK file? Now it is possible. Once you update you will be prompted to keep or delete the file.
- Some minor changes to settings and, of course... :happy_face: fixes some issues related to downloads :happy_face:
Permissions (4)
This version requests 4 permissions, 1 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Install packages android.permission.INSTALL_PACKAGES
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Certificate issued to “Javier Santos” The developer's name — though anyone can put any name in a certificate.
- Same certificate as the other version checked
Store checks
- Developer signature verified Apr 29, 2015
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 19, 2020
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
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How to install Beta Updater for WhatsApp on Android 4.0.3+
You'll need about 30.6 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (15.3 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-javiersantos-whatsappbetaupdater-11-47613409-d69c24f7644697286cd026b094c4b83e.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be d69c24f7644697286cd026b094c4b83e. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open Beta Updater for WhatsApp — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.0.3+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for ARM 32-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.