WhatsApp Messenger v2.20.198.9
APK · 29.5 MB · version code 204809003 · Android 4.0.3+ · uploaded Aug 20, 2020
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Compared with the latest version
The latest version is v2.26.39.71, uploaded Oct 3, 2026 — about 6 years after this one.
- Size: this file is 29.5 MB; the latest is 141.8 MB (112.3 MB larger).
- Android: this version needs Android 4.0.3+; the latest needs Android 6.0+. Use this one if your device runs an older Android release.
- The latest version asks for 29 more permissions: Access media location, Bluetooth connect, Detect screen capture, Detect screen recording, Foreground service camera, Foreground service data sync, Foreground service location, Foreground service media playback….
- The latest version no longer asks for: Bluetooth.
File information
- Version
- v2.20.198.9 (204809003)
- Uploaded
- Aug 20, 2020
- Size
- 29.5 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
- CPU support
- ARM 64-bit
- Google Play services
- Required
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 0c3037ae2cdaf79830b665ef846c97c7
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- 38:A0:F7:D5:05:FE:18:FE:C6:4F:BF:34:3E:CA:AA:F3:10:DB:D7:99
- Signed by
- CN=Brian Acton, OU=Engineering, O=WhatsApp Inc., L=Santa Clara, ST=California, C=US
- File name
- com-whatsapp-204809003-53007211-0c3037ae2cdaf79830b665ef846c97c7.apk
- Package
- com.whatsapp
- Downloads (all versions)
- 2B
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
What's new in v2.20.198.9
* WhatsApp now supports animated stickers. You can find the first set of new animated packs in the sticker store.
* Added support for QR codes so you can quickly add contacts and businesses without typing in a phone number. Tap the 'QR' icon in Settings to get started.
* When you're in a group video call, you can now press and hold to maximize a participant's video.
Permissions (56)
This version requests 56 permissions, 13 of them sensitive.
- Approximate location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- Camera Sensitive android.permission.CAMERA
- Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Precise location Sensitive android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION
- Read contacts Sensitive android.permission.READ_CONTACTS
- Read phone status and identity Sensitive android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Receive sms Sensitive android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS
- Record audio (microphone) Sensitive android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO
- Request installing other apps Sensitive android.permission.REQUEST_INSTALL_PACKAGES
- Send sms Sensitive android.permission.SEND_SMS
- Write contacts Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS
- Add home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
- Badge read (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ
- Badge write (custom) com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE
- Bluetooth android.permission.BLUETOOTH
- Broadcast sticky android.permission.BROADCAST_STICKY
- Change network state android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE
- Change wifi state android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Get tasks android.permission.GET_TASKS
- Home broadcast badge (custom) com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE
- Home provider insert badge (custom) com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE
- Install shortcut android.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Launcher change badge (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher read settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS
- Launcher update shortcut (custom) com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT
- Launcher write settings (custom) com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS
- Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
- Manage own calls android.permission.MANAGE_OWN_CALLS
- Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
- Nfc android.permission.NFC
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- Read (custom) com.whatsapp.sticker.READ
- Read Google service settings com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
- Read profile android.permission.READ_PROFILE
- Read sync settings android.permission.READ_SYNC_SETTINGS
- Read sync stats android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS
- Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
- Remove home-screen shortcuts com.android.launcher.permission.UNINSTALL_SHORTCUT
- Run at startup android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
- Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
- Use biometric hardware android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC
- Use credentials android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS
- Use fingerprint hardware android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT
- Use full screen intent android.permission.USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT
- View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- Whatsapp broadcast (custom) com.whatsapp.permission.BROADCAST
- Whatsapp maps receive (custom) com.whatsapp.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
- Whatsapp registration (custom) com.whatsapp.permission.REGISTRATION
- Write sync settings android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jun 19, 2026.
- Certificate issued to “WhatsApp Inc.” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
- v2.26.39.71 and v2.26.39.1 use a different certificate v2.23.8.78, v2.17.253, v2.17.235 and v2.17.231 use the same one as this file. Android normally won't update one with the other. v2.26.39.71 · v2.26.39.1
Store checks
- Developer signature under review Jun 19, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jun 19, 2026
- Antivirus scan passed Jan 5, 2021
- Uploaded by “mark8” Platinum tier · 1,181,254 followers · uploading since 2012
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How to install WhatsApp Messenger on Android 4.0.3+
You'll need about 59 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (29.5 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-whatsapp-204809003-53007211-0c3037ae2cdaf79830b665ef846c97c7.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 0c3037ae2cdaf79830b665ef846c97c7. 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 WhatsApp Messenger — 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 64-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.