Is it possible to install Whatsap on a push-button telephone
Messengers are designed for smartphone owners, but among modern users you can find owners of phones with a mechanical keyboard who want to stay in touch with friends, relatives and acquaintances. So a push-button phone with WhatsApp is not uncommon.
WhatsApp messenger on a push-button telephone.
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In 2017, the British television channel Sky News published interesting statistics: smartphone sales for the year increased by 2%, push-button phones – by 5%. The authors of the material explain such figures by the fact that modern users are oversaturated with social networks and are tired of being online 24/7, but they can’t completely refuse telephone communication.
There is market confirmation for the assumption: Nokia and Motorola have already redesigned their flagship button phone models. Nokia 3310 came on sale with a color display, Internet access and support for fourth-generation cellular networks. Since the beginning of 2019, Google has been working on the adaptation of the Android OS and Chrome browser for phones without a touch screen..
There remains a small percentage of users who do not want to switch to smartphones, but continue to use phones with mechanical input. Most of these devices already have the basic functions of smartphones, so the need to purchase another new product from Apple, Xiaomi or Samsung is not obvious. A popular messenger is also available on such models..
What you need to install the messenger
WhatsApp has officially announced that until the summer of 2017, software will support button controls. Now the ability to install the application on legacy operating systems is missing.
But if the push-button telephone works on iOS, Windows, BlackBerry or Android, then WhatsApp will work without problems.
In addition to a suitable OS, the device must meet the minimum technical requirements:
- sufficient storage capacity or microSD support;
- the ability to connect to a wireless network (3G or Wi-Fi);
- Connection to BlackBerry Internet Service – for mobile phones on BlackBerry;
- RAM, which allows the software to work without slowing down;
- camera availability (optional).
For older models, it is better to install a simplified version of WhatsApp.
WhatsApp Button Phone Models
Any device that meets the minimum technical requirements for installing WhatsApp supports a messenger. But there are smartphones in which the application is already built in by developers: for example, WhatsApp for LG S310, Nokia 5130, Sigma Comfort 50, Fly DS120 and others.
Nokia 515
Nokia 515 is almost the only representative of simple and elegant push-button phones. The back panel and side surfaces are aluminum, the keyboard is made of plastic polymer. The display is shockproof, with a second-generation Gorilla Glass protective coating, a 5 megapixel camera, support for memory cards up to 32 GB, Bluetooth 3.0. There are Twitter, YouTube, Facebook. The phone costs almost 7,000 rubles. – for a push-button monoblock, the amount is large.
Nokia 515.
Samsung GT S5611
Samsung GT S5611 is a neat candy bar with a standard (3.5 mm) headphone jack, microUSB and microSD support. The design of the phone is simple and reliable. Screen quality is mediocre. Samsung GT S5611 is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera module with basic settings. The image quality for this model is acceptable. There are applications for viewing information on social networks.
Samsung C3592
The phone is equipped with a 900 mAh battery. This is the standard solution for a push button device. One charge is enough for 4 days of use for calls and SMS. The display is comfortable and bright. The volume of the internal drive is not enough, but there is support for a memory card up to 32 GB. 2 megapixel camera, no flash. No side volume keys.
Philips Xenium X1560
The Philips Xenium X1560 is made from quality materials. The phone is bulky – largely due to a 2900 mAh battery. The manufacturer assures that the device can last on a single charge up to 100 days in standby time. In practice, you need to charge your Philips Xenium X1560 about once a month. Additionally, the battery can be used to recharge other devices. Settings and interface standard for push-button phones.
Nokia 6700 Classic
Several technologies debuted on the 2009 mobile phone: UNC, which provides clear voice transmission, CABC, which adjusts the brightness not only for external conditions, but also for the picture on the screen (for games, the brightness increases, the screen dims when reading text). Performance and other parameters are typical for that generation of devices.
Button Model for WhatsApp – Nokia 6700 Classic.
Blackberry q10
Q10 is not like other push-button phones on which you can use Watsup, but the design is typical for Blackberry smartphones. Half of the body is occupied by a screen, below is a QWERTY-keyboard. The display size is 3.1 inches. This is AMOLED with a resolution of 720 × 720 pixels. Due to the square screen, part of the surface is not used. For example, you cannot stretch a photo completely. This is a minus that does not allow calling the Blackberry Q10 a multimedia device.
The smartphone uses a 2100 mAh battery. The manufacturer claims that this is enough for 310 hours of standby time, 10 hours of talk time. In practice, the phone works much less.
The model comes with two options for the filling: it is either a dual-core TI OMAP at 1.5 GHz or Qualcomm with the same characteristics and support for LTE. There are three more versions on Qualcomm. The interface is fast, but not as much as on the iPhone 5. There is a drawback: when the case warms up, the speed drops, and the applications freeze.
The internal memory in the phone is 16 GB, of which only 10 GB is available. You can install a memory card (supported up to 64 GB). RAM 2 GB, available – 1.3 GB. Up to 8 applications can be opened simultaneously. Management is inconvenient. Often you have to manually close applications to speed up the device and prevent overheating.
The Blackberry Q10 has an 8 megapixel camera with flash. Implemented Time Shift technology. You can take a series of pictures, and then select arbitrary expressions for faces. Similar is in Nokia Lumia. Video is recorded at 720p by default, but you can manually set 1080p.
WhatsApp for BlackBerry can be downloaded, but you will have to do it through third-party portals.
Elari safephone
The smartphone is positioned as a solution for the elderly. This is a simple device that allows you to stay in touch with loved ones. Elari Safephone has a stripped down version of Android (no app store). It is possible to track the location of the device and the SOS button, with which you can call for help.
Phone model with the ability to use WhatsApp messenger.
Ruggear RG310
The 2013 phone is protected against dust and water according to the IP68 standard, in addition there is a rubber bumper. Technical characteristics are weak, modern functions are not available, but the main device can be connected via Bluetooth to receive calls and messages.
Sonim XP6
Sonim specializes in secure smartphones.
The new 2014 has the following features:
- the display has a second-generation Gorilla Glass coating;
- Android 4 operating system installed
- inside – a quad-core Snapdragon 400 at 1.2 GHz;
- battery capacity – 4800 mAh;
- 5 megapixel camera (no front).
Protection according to the MIL-STD 810G standard assumes resistance to falls from a two-meter height, various overloads, and exposure to aggressive substances. The phone works normally at temperatures from -20 to +55 degrees Celsius, can withstand immersion for 2 hours under water.
It is impossible to download the application through the store in automatic mode.
The algorithm for installing WhatsApp on the phone is as follows:
- Find the WhatsApp installation file (.apk) on the official website or file hosting.
- Make sure that the existing device is supported (a full list of phone models is on the messenger website, the list is regularly updated).
- Enable data transfer on your phone or connect to a wireless network. Download .apk.
- Run the installation file (you may need to activate root rights) and wait for the installation to complete.
- Launch WhatsApp, enter the phone number and wait for the SMS message with the code.
- Enter the confirmation code in the appropriate field and activate the account.
- Accept settings or skip step.
If you already have an account, but the device has changed, WhatsApp sends the security code to the attached mobile number.