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WhatsApp is a private messaging and calling app for Android users who want chats, groups, voice and video calls, Status, Channels, and media sharing in one place. It is designed for everyday communication with friends, family, communities, and work groups across mobile and linked devices.
WhatsApp is built around phone-number setup, private chats, and internet-based voice or video calling. Users can send messages, photos, videos, documents, voice notes, and quick reactions, then move into one-on-one or group calls when a conversation needs more context. Personal messages and calls are protected with end-to-end encryption, and group calls can support up to 32 participants.
Group chats help families, classmates, teams, clubs, and event groups keep plans in one place. Users can share files, send polls, create events, track RSVPs, schedule calls, start group calls, and use screen sharing without leaving the conversation. These tools make WhatsApp useful for both casual check-ins and practical coordination.
Status lets users share photos, videos, text, GIFs, stickers, and voice updates that disappear after 24 hours, with controls for who can view them. The Updates area also supports Channels, where users can follow people, organizations, and topics separately from their personal chats and calls.
Inbox filters, pinned messages, formatting, translations, stickers, GIFs, reactions, video notes, voice notes, large file sharing, and media or storage controls help keep busy conversations manageable. For users who rely on WhatsApp every day, these tools make it easier to find important chats, reply quickly, and keep communication organized across Android and linked devices.
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Verified at: 06/11/2026 / Scan target: WhatsApp Android APK 2.26.22.77
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On 2026-06-11, WhatsApp 2.26.22.77 (com.whatsapp, versionCode 262207713) installed and was available on a Samsung SM-S911U1 running Android 16 with GMS present. The app launched successfully into com.whatsapp/.home.ui.HomeActivity after registration had already been completed before recording.
The checked path covered Chats/Home, Updates, Communities, Calls, Android App info, App permissions, and Camera permission detail. The runtime path did not show a crash, ANR, black screen, white screen, forced update, or external redirect.
Install test storyboard and key screen flow preview for WhatsApp 2.26.22.77 on Samsung SM-S911U1 Android 16.
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No ad popup appeared during launch, Chats, Updates, Communities, Calls, or Android settings review.
The package declares billing capability and AD_ID, and channel subscriptions may be available to some users. No payment, subscription, checkout, or local price screen appeared in the checked path.
No forced update dialog or external redirect appeared during the checked runtime path.
WhatsApp normal use requires phone-number registration. The final recording began after user registration had already been completed.
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Common questions about this WhatsApp APK version, compatibility, permissions, and install testing.
Check that the APK matches package name com.whatsapp, version 2.26.22.77, and the expected SHA-256 before installing. This package is marked as APKBA official verification, and no major install or launch issue was found in the Android 16 device check.
This build declares minSdk 21, which corresponds to Android 5.0 or later. The verified device run used Samsung SM-S911U1 on Android 16.
Yes. WhatsApp uses a phone number for registration and account access. In this evidence package, registration had already been completed before the final app navigation recording began.
WhatsApp features may request permissions such as contacts, microphone, camera, phone, notifications, media, location, or nearby devices depending on what you use. In the verified Android settings view, Camera and Notifications were allowed, while Call logs, Contacts, Location, Microphone, Music and audio, Nearby devices, and Phone were visible as not allowed.
WhatsApp supports backup and restore flows on Android, but availability depends on your account, device, storage settings, and Google services. Before reinstalling or updating, check the backup settings inside WhatsApp and make sure the correct account is selected.
Check your network connection, confirm the phone number is registered, review contacts, camera, microphone, phone, and notification permissions, then update or reinstall the app if needed. For calls, also confirm that background data and battery restrictions are not blocking WhatsApp.
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Updated：06/11/2026
Package identity, file hash, XAPK manifest, install launch result, selected navigation flow, permission settings screenshots, risk observations, and FAQ were reviewed.
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