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Question

Can I use whatsapp call feature on iphone4 or just iphone4s

Jul 18, 2015 2:40PM PDT

Does WhatsApp work on the original iphone4 or just iphone4s?

Anyone out there know if Whatsapp Call feature works on the original iphone4
running ios 7.1 or is it only an option on original iphone 4s?

I cannot get it to work.
According to whatsapp website I am supposed to be able to use Whatsapp call feature to speak with other
whatsapp users in my contacts.

This is what I have heard.
i) My phone may need to be jailbroken. Is this true?
This does not seem to be true as I have a non jailbroken iphone 4s running ios7.1 and
an running ios 8 I can use both to make whatsapp calls.

ii)That I can use it by installing whatsapp beta.
- What is whatsapp beta is it developed by the whatsapp company.
- I tried installing whatsapp beta straight onto my iphone 4s using this link. It downloaded but I got the message. Unable to Install.
Is there any further guidance for installing whatsapp on an iphone 4s using ios7.1?

iii) That it needs to be activated. And this needs to achieved by someone who already has the Whatsapp call feature, calling my phone. I have tried this but it did not work. Please advise.

It is not a UDP or router issue as I have tested iphone 4s & iphone 5 & they both work fine with call feature on my wirelss connection.

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Whatsapp says OK.
Jul 18, 2015 3:14PM PDT
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Can I use whatsapp call feature on iphone4 or just iphone4s
Jul 20, 2015 9:49AM PDT

Thanks R. Proffit
For your quick response, I appreciate you getting involved.

Let me clarify.
I have seen the requirements stated on whatsapp website, & get that call feature should work on an iphone running ios7.
I'm trying to enable the facility of using whatsapp call for me & my friends. So far those with iphone4s or iphone5 have been able to enable to the facility. But on standard iphone 4 i.e serials A1332 or A1349
(as apposed to iphone4s) I have had no success using the call feature. The phone has been upgraded to ios 7.1.11 & current whatsapp version 2.12.4 that your link guided me to.

I'm trying to confirm if it works on the standard iphone4 - has anyone out there used whatsapp call feature on a standard iphone4?

2) Why cannot I install the current whatsapp beta on my iphone - I am visiting the link on my iphone: https://dev2.whatsapp.net/ios/WhatsApp/

Thanks Any more feedback or advice out there?

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BETA is beta.
Jul 20, 2015 6:48PM PDT

No assurance it will work and often put out there for you and others to tell them what's wrong.

You found something so report it to them.

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Anyone successfully using call feature on standard iphone4?
Jul 21, 2015 4:21AM PDT

Thanks again.

I have contacted whatsapp on all matters. For a multi-million $ organisation their support is awful. No answers or solutions & the live chat support I found is no longer supported by them.

I'll keep hanging on, hoping someone in the community out there might be able to shed some light on:

Has anyone out there used whatsapp call feature on a standard iphone4 i.e serials A1332 or A1349?

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Sadly.....
Jul 21, 2015 7:24AM PDT

.....support on older platforms is small to non-existent. Try contacting Microsoft for support of Windows 95 on a modern computer, same scenario. Good luck.

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To that last question, yes.
Jul 21, 2015 7:34AM PDT

I have some friends with older models and they report it works. However BETA versions are never a sure thing and while they may be a million dollar company they don't give free support. You might try their forums but there's a few things you don't seem to grasp such as BETA means it may not work.

I see the last iOS for the iPhone 4 is 7.1.2? Time to check that again. And forget BETAs.

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Is there anybody out there?
Jul 21, 2015 7:50AM PDT

Thanks both for your input.

Just to clarify, I'm not using beta - as the after the download my phone kept coming up with the message 'Unable to Install'.

Yes - your right I'm on ios 7.1.2 & latest whatsapp 2.12.4

I'm just holding on for some concrete feedback from any 1 person who is actually using an iphone model serials A1332 or A1349 (iphone 4 orginal) who has successfully using call feature on a non jailbroken, non beta version. If I can hear it from the horse's mouth that it works, I will perservere.

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Then no. I can't comment further.
Jul 21, 2015 8:01AM PDT
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I would also ask at Howardforums
Jul 21, 2015 12:19PM PDT

It's a better place sometimes to get somewhat more granular level info regarding compatiblity of specific apps/iOS versions. Lots of users sharing their experience there too.

My gut feeling says you may never get it to work on that older iPhone hardware, regardless of the iOS version you can push on it. Arguably, the 4 is getting really long in the tooth now. A used but perfectly fine 4S may be had now for a song, so that's the route I would take.