How to Install WhatsApp on an Android Tablet

We love WhatsApp and we have every reason to. The simple application has made texting and sharing multimedia more than easy. The recent addition of WhatsApp calling is giving serious competition to mobile phone carriers all around the world. It is hard to find a smartphone user who is not already using and loving WhatsApp.This article will guide you through the process of installing the official WhatsApp app on your Android, Wi-Fi only tablet. The process is fairly simple but majority of users find it a bit tough, not after reading this How-To of course.Related: How to Download, Install and Enjoy WhatsApp Plus

Download The APK File

If you are trying to search for the official WhatsApp app on Google Plus on your Wi-Fi only Android Tablet, you are likely to find nothing. This is because the app is not supported on your device but when there is a will there is a way. You just have to download the APK file. Simply Google "WhatsApp APK" and download the file.

Tweak Settings

Before you install the APK file, you need to tweak your settings a little. Enter "Settings" Scroll down and click "Security". Now under Device Administration enable "Unknown Sources". Now install the app and open.

Bypass Phone Verification

Enter your phone number when asked for. You will receive the code on your phone not on your tablet. After a couple of minutes your tablet will give you an error of "SMS verification failed". At this time you should click "Call me" to receive a call on your phone with a code you need. Enter the code on your tablet and you're good to go!