Whatsapp - how did you guys install it?

[rockstarzzz]

Now that certain apps have walked away like Whatsapp, how do you guys install it again?

I had to do a handset replacement and now I don't have Whatsapp even after restoring my backup. Is there any direct link etc that can be used?

 

[rockstarzzz]

anyone?

 

[shinygerbil]

I don't think there is a way currently. As all the "backup" feature does is queue up downloads from the Store...sorry bud!

 

[rockstarzzz]

I have 8 such apps that can't be downloaded now because they were there when I installed and now gone from Marketplace!

 

[Visual360]

I'm in the same predicament. This is where I really miss Android (especially sideloading an app)...

I need my Whatsapp!!! :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

 

[rockstarzzz]

Yeah sideloading worked a charm with WP7.x!

I have about 20 freaking friends who have gone mental because they can't send me whatsapp messages. I know they need to REALLY get a life and just drop me a text or email if they really want me. But then I do understand what they mean!

 

[r26k]

guys, lets spread the word! simple tweet: Where is @WhatsApp for WindowsPhone 8? Everyone desperately needs it! @joebelfiore @BenThePCGuy @thurrott @windowsphone @WinPhoneSupport

 

[rockstarzzz]

You made 3 posts and that too with same copy paste?

 

[shinygerbil]

Someone sure is desperate for WhatsApp

 

[chenhogi]

Tweeted @WhatsApp but did not receive a reply.

 

[jiayit]

Absence of WA is holding me back on my purchase of a WP8 device. In my country, hardly anybody uses text. Also, I use a prepaid that charges per text.

 

[snaqvi91]

Absence of WA is holding me back on my purchase of a WP8 device. In my country, hardly anybody uses text. Also, I use a prepaid that charges per text.

Same here. I'm going to even wait for blackberry 10 and give it a chance.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

 

[rockstarzzz]

Im pretty sure 6x faster WA will be on WP8 before then!

 

[Samir F]

some News about WA for WP8?

 

[rockstarzzz]

Nope, none. I am pretty happy using Emails for now, does what Whatsapp did without being harsh on my battery

 

[deuxani]

If you are a student (or know one), you can install Whatsapp via https://www.dreamspark.com/ I haven't tried it, but I read about some people doing it without a problem. Might be a solution for those who absolutely need it.

 

[hasasimo]

If you are a student (or know one), you can install Whatsapp via https://www.dreamspark.com/ I haven't tried it, but I read about some people doing it without a problem. Might be a solution for those who absolutely need it.

Where's Whatsapp on this site?

 

[Slai]

Also, Whatsapp is rerelased this week to the store, so just hang on, and boom: awesome whatsapp made for wp8.