WhatsApp Messenger
v2.20.198.9 · 29.5 MB · code 204809003
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File information
UpdatedAug 21, 2020
PublishedJun 6, 2016
Packagecom.whatsapp
Versionv2.20.198.9 (204809003)
Size29.5 MB
MD5972ece1ab43f99a62f9a03d9125f3866
Min SDK15
ABIsarm64-v8a
Malware scanTRUSTED
Signature SHA138:A0:F7:D5:05:FE:18:FE:C6:4F:BF:34:3E:CA:AA:F3:10:DB:D7:99
SignerCN=Brian Acton, OU=Engineering, O=WhatsApp Inc., L=Santa Clara, ST=California, C=US
Total downloads2,000,000,000
This version2,000,000,000
DeveloperWhatsApp Inc.
Age ratingEveryone
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.
* 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.
Security scan
TRUSTED
- Developer signature verified 2025-04-02
- Scanned for malware 2021-05-17 15:35:17
- Signature SHA1 38:A0:F7:D5:05:FE:18:FE:C6:4F:BF:34:3E:CA:AA:F3:10:DB:D7:99
- File MD5 972ece1ab43f99a62f9a03d9125f3866
How to install WhatsApp Messenger v2.20.198.9 on Android API 15+
Takes about 2 minutes. You'll need roughly 29.5 MB of free storage.
- Grab com.whatsapp_204809003.apk — hit the Download button above (29.5 MB). If your browser warns about APK files, choose Keep or Download anyway — that warning fires on every APK, not just this one.
- Trust your browser to install — on Android 8+ go to Settings → Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps, pick the app you downloaded with (Chrome, Firefox, Files, etc.), and flip Allow from this source. On older Android, toggle Unknown sources under Security.
- (Optional) Verify the file — compute the MD5 of the downloaded APK and make sure it matches 972ece1ab43f99a6…. Any difference means the file is corrupted or tampered — delete and re-download.
- Open the APK — tap the download notification, or find com.whatsapp_204809003.apk in your Files app under Downloads, then tap it. Android's package installer will appear.
- Check the signer — the install screen will name the publisher. For this build it should read CN=Brian Acton, OU=Engineering, O=WhatsApp Inc., L=Santa Clara, ST=California, C=US. If it doesn't match, cancel — you have the wrong file.
- Review permissions & tap Install — scroll the permission list, then confirm. If Play Protect flags it, tap Install anyway (this APK was scanned as TRUSTED).
- Done — open WhatsApp Messenger — tap Open on the install screen, or find the WhatsApp Messenger icon in your app drawer (this build targets arm64-v8a devices).
Common install errors for WhatsApp Messenger
- "App not installed" — usually means an older or differently-signed version is already on your device. Uninstall it first, then retry. Your data may be lost unless you back it up.
- "Parse error" — the APK is for a newer Android than yours. This version needs Android API 15 or later. Pick an older build from the versions list below.
- "There was a problem parsing the package" — the download was interrupted. Delete the file and re-download over Wi-Fi.
- Works on one phone but not another — this build ships arm64-v8a native code. Devices with a different CPU will reject it.