WhatsApp is one of the popular applications for communication of modern people: it is convenient for creating individual and group chats, making free calls and sharing files. But the main drawback of the messenger is the lack of support for a number of devices and even entire operating systems. Perhaps versions of the application for those platforms that are not available today are under development, but users have already found several ways to solve this nuance on their own. Today we’ll figure out how to download and install whatsapp for ipad for free.
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Download WhatsApp on iPad
Since the WhatsApp application was officially developed for smartphones, the iPad version does not exist yet, but there are two ways by which you can download and install WhatsApp for iPad:
Bigboss
This method is effective, but after using it, you automatically lose the right to warranty service of your phone. Using the jailbreak procedure – this is a kind of flashing the tablet – add the Bigboss repository and use it to download Whatsapp.
iFunBox
The method is difficult to use, but leaves the system unharmed and does not deprive us of the right to warranty repairs. How to install whatsapp on ipad
- Download and install iTunes on your computer;
- then download Whatsapp in the AppStore, then we find the WhatsApp file with the ipa extension on the computer;
- install iFunBox and go through the activation process. Little secret: to use the version for free, when activating on the official website, postpone the payment date to the maximum period;
- connect iPad to PC via USB;
- launch iFunBox and select the menu item “Device”, then “Install application * ipa“;
- We start the installation process of WhatsApp that we downloaded earlier. A message appears on the screen stating that the device is not supported by the application. Skipping it;
- we take the iPhone and make a backup copy of the correspondence in WhatsApp through the item “Settings” – “Chats” – “Copy” – “Back up”;
- then uninstall the application, download and reinstall;
- disconnect the iPad from the computer, connect the iPhone instead;
- open the iFunBox on the desktop, look for the “programs” tab and click on the arrow near the item All My Apps;
- among the applications available on the iPhone, select Whatsapp installed earlier, click on it and get into the root directory of the program.
- copy the Library and Documents folders to the desktop;
- turn off the phone, connect the iPad instead, do the same procedure with opening through iFunBox and change the Documents and Library folders to the ones copied from the iPhone in the root directory.
- done! WhatsApp for iPad installed.
Activation
The activation process takes place step by step, as well as from other devices. To activate, you will need to scan QR code from the device’s screen using the application installed on the phone.
Advantages and disadvantages of Whatsapp on iPad
The advantage of using the messenger using the iPad will be the acceleration of the communication process: a large screen and a convenient online keyboard allows you to print faster and in large volumes. The device is more convenient to use for communication in Russian for those whose iPhone is not Russified. Video calls are also much easier to make: the iPad can be put on a stand, the image will be static, and the sound will be even. The iPad has more memory, and it’s more convenient to store multimedia files on it, so it will be easier to drop large volumes of photos or videos.
However, the biggest drawback is the process of installing the application on this device – it takes quite a long time, and this process will require not only the iPad, but also an iPhone with a certain version of iOS in order for the Whatsapp versions to match.
