How to activate WhatsApp beta versions and test future features

Have you heard about the new WhatsApp features (AI, reminders, usernames, threads…) but they are not yet available to everyone? Don’t worry! With the WhatsApp beta version, you can try out these new features in advance. Here is the complete guide to activate the beta on Android and iOS.

1. Join the WhatsApp beta on Android

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Search for WhatsApp.
3. Scroll down to the “Become a beta tester” option.
4. Click Join.
   👉 After a few minutes, the beta version will download automatically.

⚠️ Warning: spots are limited, if the program is full, you will have to wait for an opening.

2. Join the WhatsApp beta on iOS

1. Download the TestFlight app from the App Store.
2. Look for an official WhatsApp invitation link (often shared by WhatsApp or via specialized sites like WABetaInfo).
3. Once accepted, you will receive beta updates automatically.

3. Things to know before joining the beta

• Beta versions may contain bugs.
• Regularly back up your chats on Google Drive or iCloud.
• New features (AI Writing Help, Reminders, Threads, Usernames) appear in waves → it is possible that you will not have all of them immediately.

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