{"id":3767,"date":"2026-06-19T14:20:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imagesplatform.com\/blog\/?p=3767"},"modified":"2026-06-19T14:20:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T14:20:38","slug":"how-to-download-whatsapp-on-iphone-ios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imagesplatform.com\/blog\/how-to-download-whatsapp-on-iphone-ios\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Download WhatsApp on iPhone &amp; IOS: Guide for Anyone Who Just Got a Hand-Me-Down iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!doctype html>\n<html lang=\"en\"><head><script src=\"\/_sdk\/telemetry_sdk.js\"><\/script>\n  <meta charset=\"UTF-8\">\n  <meta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0\">\n  <title>How to Download WhatsApp on iPhone<\/title>\n  <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\/3.4.17\"><\/script>\n  <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Source+Serif+Pro:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;1,400&amp;family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n  <style>\n    body { font-family: 'Source Serif Pro', serif; }\n    .heading-font { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; }\n    .callout { border-left: 4px solid #16a34a; background: #f0fdf4; }\n    .warn-callout { border-left: 4px solid #d97706; background: #fffbeb; }\n    .faq-answer { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.3s ease; }\n    .faq-answer.open { max-height: 500px; }\n  <\/style>\n  <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/lucide@0.263.0\/dist\/umd\/lucide.min.js\"><\/script>\n  <script src=\"\/_sdk\/data_sdk.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n  <script src=\"\/_sdk\/resizing_sdk.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script>\n <\/head>\n <body data-template-id=\"__page-root\" class=\"min-h-screen\" style=\"background: rgb(249, 253, 249);\">\n  <main class=\"w-full max-w-3xl mx-auto px-4 py-12\">\n   <div class=\"callout p-5 rounded-r-lg mb-10\">\n    <p data-template-id=\"quick-answer-label\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-bold text-sm uppercase tracking-wide mb-1\" style=\"color: rgb(22, 101, 52); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 13px;\">The Short Answer<\/p>\n    <p data-template-id=\"quick-answer\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(20, 83, 45); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">WhatsApp is 100% free. You download it from the App Store (the blue icon with a white &#8216;A&#8217; made of sticks). Tap &#8220;Get&#8221;, confirm with your Apple ID or Face ID, then open it and verify your phone number. The whole process takes about 5 minutes. No credit card needed. No hidden charges. Let&#8217;s walk through it together, one tap at a time.<\/p>\n   <\/div>\n   <div class=\"mb-10\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-template-id=\"hero-image\" class=\"canva-image w-full h-72 md:h-96 object-cover rounded-2xl\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/8899552\/pexels-photo-8899552.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=1280\" alt=\"Elderly man in glasses smiles while using a smartphone at home.\">\n   <\/div>\n   <section class=\"mb-12\">\n    <h2 data-template-id=\"before-title\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-size: 27px;\">1. Before You Start (Quick Checklist)<\/h2>\n    <p data-template-id=\"before-intro\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Let&#8217;s make sure you have everything ready. You need four things:<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"space-y-3 mb-4\">\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">\u2713<\/span><span data-template-id=\"before-1\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi (the internet). If you can open a website or watch a video, you&#8217;re connected.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">\u2713<\/span><span data-template-id=\"before-2\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Your phone has a working SIM card with a phone number. WhatsApp will send you a text message to confirm it&#8217;s really you.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">\u2713<\/span><span data-template-id=\"before-3\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">You know your iPhone&#8217;s passcode (the 4 or 6 digit number you type to unlock the screen).<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">\u2713<\/span><span data-template-id=\"before-4\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Your Apple ID password (the email and password used to set up the phone). If you don&#8217;t know it, ask the family member who set up the phone for you \u2014 you&#8217;ll need it once during the download.<\/span><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"warn-callout p-4 rounded-r-lg\">\n     <p data-template-id=\"before-ios-check\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed text-sm\" style=\"color: rgb(146, 64, 14); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">&#x1f4f1; Important: WhatsApp requires iOS 15.5 or newer. To check, go to Settings (the grey gear icon) \u2192 General \u2192 About \u2192 look for &#8220;Software Version&#8221;. If it says 15.5 or higher (like 16.0, 17.0, etc.), you&#8217;re fine. If it&#8217;s lower, go to Settings \u2192 General \u2192 Software Update and tap &#8220;Download and Install&#8221;.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n   <\/section>\n   <section class=\"mb-12\">\n    <h2 data-template-id=\"appstore-title\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-size: 27px;\">2. How to Find the App Store on Your iPhone<\/h2>\n    <p data-template-id=\"appstore-intro\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">The App Store is where you get apps on an iPhone. Think of it as a shop \u2014 but everything we need today is free. It&#8217;s already on your phone, you just need to find the icon.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" data-template-id=\"appstore-image\" class=\"canva-image w-full h-56 object-cover rounded-xl mb-6\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6667702\/pexels-photo-6667702.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=800\" alt=\"Hands interacting with a smartphone screen indoors, showcasing modern technology and connectivity.\">\n    <ul class=\"space-y-3\">\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">1.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"appstore-step-1\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Look at your home screen (the screen you see when you unlock your phone). Find a blue icon with a white letter &#8216;A&#8217; made of what looks like popsicle sticks or craft sticks. It says &#8220;App Store&#8221; underneath.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">2.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"appstore-step-2\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Tap it once with your finger (a gentle, quick touch). The App Store will open. You&#8217;ll see a screen with app suggestions \u2014 ignore those for now.<\/span><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n   <\/section>\n   <section class=\"mb-12\">\n    <h2 data-template-id=\"download-title\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-size: 27px;\">3. Download WhatsApp (The Main Event!)<\/h2>\n    <p data-template-id=\"download-intro\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Now that the App Store is open, let&#8217;s find WhatsApp:<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"space-y-3 mb-4\">\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">1.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"download-step-1\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Tap the &#8220;Search&#8221; tab at the bottom-right corner of the screen. It looks like a magnifying glass &#x1f50d;.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">2.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"download-step-2\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Tap the search bar at the top and type: WhatsApp \u2014 then tap the blue &#8220;Search&#8221; button on your keyboard.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">3.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"download-step-3\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Look for the result that says &#8220;WhatsApp Messenger&#8221; with a green speech bubble icon. Make sure it says &#8220;WhatsApp Inc.&#8221; underneath \u2014 that means it&#8217;s the real one.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">4.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"download-step-4\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Tap the blue button that says &#8220;GET&#8221;. (If you&#8217;ve downloaded it before on this Apple ID, you might see a cloud icon with an arrow instead \u2014 tap that.)<\/span><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"callout p-4 rounded-r-lg\">\n     <p data-template-id=\"download-reassurance\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed text-sm\" style=\"color: rgb(20, 83, 45); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">&#x2705; You&#8217;re doing great! &#8220;GET&#8221; means it&#8217;s free. If a button ever shows a price (like \u00a31.99 or Rs 500), that&#8217;s the wrong app \u2014 go back and look for the free one. WhatsApp is always free to download.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n   <\/section>\n   <section class=\"mb-12\">\n    <h2 data-template-id=\"appleid-title\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-size: 27px;\">4. The Apple ID Password Prompt (Don&#8217;t Panic!)<\/h2>\n    <p data-template-id=\"appleid-intro\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">After you tap &#8220;GET&#8221;, Apple will ask you to confirm your identity. This is just Apple&#8217;s security rule \u2014 it happens for every app, even free ones. Here&#8217;s what might happen:<\/p>\n    <ul class=\"space-y-3 mb-4\">\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">\u2022<\/span><span data-template-id=\"appleid-tip-1\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">If your phone has Face ID (newer iPhones): It will say &#8220;Double Click to Install&#8221; with an arrow pointing to the side button. Quickly press the side button (the long button on the right edge) twice. Done!<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">\u2022<\/span><span data-template-id=\"appleid-tip-2\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">If your phone has Touch ID (iPhones with a round Home button): It will ask you to place your finger on the Home button. Just rest your finger there for a second.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">\u2022<\/span><span data-template-id=\"appleid-tip-3\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">If neither works, it will ask for your Apple ID password. This is the password your family member used when they set up the phone. Type it in and tap &#8220;Sign In&#8221;. If you don&#8217;t know it, ask them \u2014 they probably wrote it down somewhere.<\/span><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"warn-callout p-4 rounded-r-lg\">\n     <p data-template-id=\"appleid-reassurance\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed text-sm\" style=\"color: rgb(146, 64, 14); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">&#x1f6e1;&#xfe0f; Reassurance: You will NOT be charged money. This is just Apple checking that you (the phone&#8217;s owner) are the one downloading the app. WhatsApp is completely free. If it asks for credit card details, tap &#8220;None&#8221; or &#8220;Cancel&#8221; and ask a family member for help.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n   <\/section>\n   <section class=\"mb-12\">\n    <h2 data-template-id=\"setup-title\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-size: 27px;\">5. Set Up WhatsApp (Phone Number Verification)<\/h2>\n    <p data-template-id=\"setup-intro\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed mb-4\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">This is the part that confuses most people, but I promise it&#8217;s simpler than it sounds. WhatsApp needs to confirm your phone number so your family can find you.<\/p><img decoding=\"async\" data-template-id=\"setup-image\" class=\"canva-image w-full h-56 object-cover rounded-xl mb-6\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/6667751\/pexels-photo-6667751.jpeg?auto=compress&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;w=800\" alt=\"Elderly man relaxing indoors using a smartphone, wearing glasses and a cozy sweater.\">\n    <ul class=\"space-y-3 mb-4\">\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">1.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"setup-step-1\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Once WhatsApp finishes downloading, tap &#8220;Open&#8221; (or find the green WhatsApp icon on your home screen and tap it). You&#8217;ll see a welcome screen \u2014 tap &#8220;Agree and Continue&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">2.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"setup-step-2\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">It will ask for your phone number. Make sure Pakistan (+92) is selected at the top, then type your number without the first zero. For example, if your number is 0300-1234567, type 3001234567.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">3.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"setup-step-3\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Tap &#8220;Done&#8221; in the top-right corner. WhatsApp will send a text message (SMS) with a 6-digit code. On iPhone, WhatsApp usually reads the code automatically \u2014 you don&#8217;t need to do anything! If it doesn&#8217;t, check your Messages app (the green speech bubble icon) for the code and type it in.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">4.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"setup-step-4\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Type your name (this is what your family will see in the group chat) and tap &#8220;Done&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n     <li class=\"flex gap-3\"><span class=\"text-green-600 font-bold\">5.<\/span><span data-template-id=\"setup-step-5\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">That&#8217;s it \u2014 you&#8217;re in! &#x1f389; You should see a screen with your chats. Ask a family member to send you a message so you can see it arrive.<\/span><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"warn-callout p-4 rounded-r-lg\">\n     <p data-template-id=\"setup-permissions-tip\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed text-sm\" style=\"color: rgb(146, 64, 14); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">&#x1f512; About those &#8220;Allow&#8221; pop-ups: Your iPhone will ask &#8220;WhatsApp Would Like to Access Your Contacts&#8221; \u2014 tap &#8220;Allow&#8221;. This is safe! It lets WhatsApp show you which family members already use it (so you see their names, not just phone numbers). It will also ask about Notifications \u2014 tap &#8220;Allow&#8221; so you know when someone sends you a message or a baby photo!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n   <\/section>\n   <section class=\"mb-12\">\n    <h2 data-template-id=\"faq-title\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-bold mb-6\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-size: 27px;\">6. Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"space-y-3\">\n     <div class=\"border border-gray-200 rounded-lg overflow-hidden\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-btn w-full flex items-center justify-between p-4 text-left\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span data-template-id=\"faq-q1\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-semibold\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Is WhatsApp really free? Will I get a surprise bill?<\/span> <i data-lucide=\"chevron-down\" class=\"w-5 h-5 text-gray-500 transition-transform\"><\/i> <\/button>\n      <div class=\"faq-answer px-4 pb-4\">\n       <p data-template-id=\"faq-a1\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Yes, WhatsApp is completely free to download and use. There are no monthly fees, no hidden charges, and no trial periods. You need Wi-Fi or mobile data to send messages, but the app itself costs nothing. You will never receive a bill from WhatsApp.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"border border-gray-200 rounded-lg overflow-hidden\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-btn w-full flex items-center justify-between p-4 text-left\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span data-template-id=\"faq-q2\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-semibold\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">I don&#8217;t know my Apple ID password. What do I do?<\/span> <i data-lucide=\"chevron-down\" class=\"w-5 h-5 text-gray-500 transition-transform\"><\/i> <\/button>\n      <div class=\"faq-answer px-4 pb-4\">\n       <p data-template-id=\"faq-a2\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Ask the family member who set up the phone \u2014 they likely have it written down. If nobody remembers it, you can reset it: go to Settings \u2192 tap your name at the very top \u2192 Password &amp; Security \u2192 Change Password. You&#8217;ll need access to the email address linked to the Apple ID. If that&#8217;s too complicated, ask a grandchild to sit with you for 10 minutes \u2014 they&#8217;ll sort it out quickly!<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"border border-gray-200 rounded-lg overflow-hidden\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-btn w-full flex items-center justify-between p-4 text-left\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span data-template-id=\"faq-q3\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-semibold\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Why do I need WhatsApp when my iPhone already has a Messages app?<\/span> <i data-lucide=\"chevron-down\" class=\"w-5 h-5 text-gray-500 transition-transform\"><\/i> <\/button>\n      <div class=\"faq-answer px-4 pb-4\">\n       <p data-template-id=\"faq-a3\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Great question! The built-in Messages app (iMessage) works best between iPhones. But when your family members use Android phones, messages become messy \u2014 photos arrive blurry, group chats break, and videos won&#8217;t play properly. WhatsApp works perfectly between iPhones AND Android phones, which is why your family uses it for the group chat.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"border border-gray-200 rounded-lg overflow-hidden\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-btn w-full flex items-center justify-between p-4 text-left\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span data-template-id=\"faq-q4\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-semibold\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">I tapped &#8220;Don&#8217;t Allow&#8221; on a pop-up and now something isn&#8217;t working. How do I fix it?<\/span> <i data-lucide=\"chevron-down\" class=\"w-5 h-5 text-gray-500 transition-transform\"><\/i> <\/button>\n      <div class=\"faq-answer px-4 pb-4\">\n       <p data-template-id=\"faq-a4\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">No worries \u2014 you can fix this! Go to Settings (the grey gear icon on your home screen) \u2192 scroll down and tap &#8220;WhatsApp&#8221; \u2192 you&#8217;ll see options like Contacts, Notifications, Microphone, and Camera. Turn on (tap the switch so it turns green) anything you accidentally turned off. Contacts and Notifications are the most important ones.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"border border-gray-200 rounded-lg overflow-hidden\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-btn w-full flex items-center justify-between p-4 text-left\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span data-template-id=\"faq-q5\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-semibold\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Can I make free video calls to my family overseas?<\/span> <i data-lucide=\"chevron-down\" class=\"w-5 h-5 text-gray-500 transition-transform\"><\/i> <\/button>\n      <div class=\"faq-answer px-4 pb-4\">\n       <p data-template-id=\"faq-a5\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">Yes! WhatsApp voice and video calls are completely free \u2014 no roaming charges, no international calling fees. As long as you&#8217;re connected to Wi-Fi, you can call anyone in the world who also has WhatsApp. Tap on a contact&#8217;s name, then tap the phone icon (for voice) or the camera icon (for video).<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n     <\/div>\n     <div class=\"border border-gray-200 rounded-lg overflow-hidden\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"faq-btn w-full flex items-center justify-between p-4 text-left\" aria-expanded=\"false\"> <span data-template-id=\"faq-q6\" class=\"canva-text heading-font font-semibold\" style=\"color: rgb(28, 25, 23); font-weight: 600; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">My iPhone is old. Will WhatsApp work on it?<\/span> <i data-lucide=\"chevron-down\" class=\"w-5 h-5 text-gray-500 transition-transform\"><\/i> <\/button>\n      <div class=\"faq-answer px-4 pb-4\">\n       <p data-template-id=\"faq-a6\" class=\"canva-text leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: rgb(68, 64, 60); font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px;\">WhatsApp works on iPhone 5s and newer, as long as your software is updated to at least iOS 15.5. iPhones from 2013 onwards (iPhone 5s, 6, 6s, 7, 8, SE, X, 11, and newer) all support this. 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