The popular messaging app, WhatsApp is currently available for Android, iOS and Windows Phone. About 500 million users have got this popular messaging client in their smartphones. However, WhatsApp is not available for Nokia X series. As we know, Nokia X comes with a forked version of Android and Windows Phone. The platform has got its own App Store. WhatsApp for Nokia X platform may arrive in future but what to do if you want it now?
Install WhatsApp for Nokia X platform:
Well, you can get WhatsApp for Nokia X, X+ and XL smartphone through some methods. Remember, even if you root Nokia X, you are unable to get WhatsApp. Here we will bring methods on which you can work on to get WhatsApp for Nokia X platform. If the first method does not work, try the next. And if it fails too, you can try another one. We will add more methods once we come across them.
Method 1:
Here is the first workaround. All you need is to install WhatsApp apk file on your Nokia X platform. The file can be downloaded directly from the official site. The file can also be downloaded from other apk download sites i.e. 1mobile. After you have installed, launch the app. It will say ‘your device is not supported’. That’s not the issue at all. Try opening the app from Fastlane. This may solves the issue for you. If still unable, ask your friend to send you a message at WhatsApp. Keep the thread in Fastlane to use WhatsApp.
Method 2:
If the last method fails, try this one. Download WhatsApp+ on your device. Although it is the not the official version but well, it contains all the WhatsApp features. Also, it is FREE.
Method 3:
Here is the 3rd workaround. Install WhatsApp on your Nokia X, X+ or XL smartphone. Now, add WhatsApp widget on your home screen. This can be done by pressing any icon on the home screen, go to widgets and select the WhatsApp widget. Simply, tap at the top of the widget to launch the app. DON’T TAP AT ICON!
Hope, you have successfully installed WhatsApp for Nokia X by using any of the above methods. If you are still unable to install, ask in comments below. We will be keeping the list updated when we get more methods. So, stay tuned!