If you are a WhatsApp user who wants to access the latest features of the app before it is rolled out to everyone, then you need to start using the WhatsApp Beta. WhatsApp allows you to try out new features before they are publicly rolled out, so it can test them without risking breaking functionality for all users.
This could be anything from the ability to edit a message after sending it to real-time location updates, features that have been present in beta versions of WhatsApp long before being rolled out to a wider audience.
We’ve already shared instructions for getting the beta version of WhatsApp for Android and iPhone, but if you’re a Windows Mobile or Windows Phone user, the process is actually very similar. Earlier, you had to register for the beta program by writing to support@whatsapp.com but the company has now automated the process and you just need to download the appropriate app to your phone.
How to download WhatsApp Beta on Android
To install WhatsApp Beta on your Windows Phone or Windows Mobile device, you need to do the following:
- If you already have the WhatsApp app on your phone, uninstall it. Please note that you may lose existing chat history and data.
- Download WhatsApp Beta on your phone or go to Microsoft Store and search for “WhatsApp Beta”.
- When the store link opens, click free button to start downloading WhatsApp Beta.
That’s it! After installing the app, enter your phone number and start using it as usual.
A few things to note – Firstly, the WhatsApp Beta is only available for Windows Mobile 10 and Window Phone 8.1 devices, so if your phone is running an older version of the OS, you’re out of luck.
Secondly, as both the name and description make clear, this is a beta version. It is not necessarily a stable release and may contain bugs. For these reasons, you probably don’t want to install this version of WhatsApp unless you’re very willing to put up with problems in the app.
How to download WhatsApp Beta on iPhone
To exit WhatsApp Beta, simply uninstall the app and install the regular WhatsApp app again. Interestingly, you can install both the beta version and the regular WhatsApp app at the same time, but according to some reviews on the store page, this may cause some conflicts, so it is best to uninstall WhatsApp before installing WhatsApp Beta.
