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WhatsApp update on the iPhone - this is how it works

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Check WhatsApp version
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Manually update WhatsApp on iPhone
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Enable automatic updates for WhatsApp
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Quick guide: Check the version
Quick guide: manual update
Quick start guide: Automatic updates

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If you don't update WhatsApp regularly, there is a chance that you will miss out on some important features in your chat app or that security holes will not be fixed. Here's not just how to update WhatsApp, but also how to find out the latest version of the app on your iPhone.

Tip : How to Update WhatsApp on Android Devices.

Check WhatsApp version

You can easily find your current WhatsApp version on the iPhone in the app settings. Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions ..

1st step:

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Open WhatsApp and tap on " Settings " at the bottom .

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Now select the " Help " entry here.

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You will now see the currently installed version of the app at the top .

Manually update WhatsApp on iPhone

If a newer version of WhatsApp is available than the one installed on your iPhone, you can simply update the app. Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Open the App Store on your iPhone and tap your profile picture in the top right corner .

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Scroll down here to see the available updates under " Updates pending ".

3rd step:

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If a new update from WhatsApp is available, you will now see it in the list. Then simply tap the " Update " button behind WhatsApp to load the new version onto your iPhone.

Enable automatic updates for WhatsApp

If you don't want to update WhatsApp manually every time, you can simply activate the automatic updates. Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions ..

1st step:

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Open the settings of your iPhone and tap on your Apple ID .

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Then select the entry " iTunes & App Store ".

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Now activate the option " Updates ". Your installed apps, including WhatsApp, are automatically updated when there is a new update.

Quick guide: Check the version

  1. Open WhatsApp and open the settings by tapping the corresponding button in the lower right corner.
  2. Now select " Help ".
  3. You will now see the current version of the app at the top .

Quick guide: manual update

  1. Open the App Store and tap your profile picture in the top right corner .
  2. Then scroll down to see the updates available.
  3. If a new WhatsApp update is available, tap the " Update " button behind it to install the new version on your iPhone.

Quick start guide: Automatic updates

  1. Open your iPhone's settings and tap your Apple ID at the top .
  2. Then tap on iTunes & App Store .
  3. Then activate the " Updates " option .
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