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You can ask any question about WhatsApp support on the Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S — leave it below and we'll help.
Can the Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S run WhatsApp?
Not supported- Operating systemAndroid
- WhatsApp versionNot supported
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Why won't WhatsApp install on my Galaxy M Style M340S?
The M340S runs Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread and was never updated. WhatsApp requires Android 6.0 or newer, so the Play Store blocks the install and the app cannot run on this phone.
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Can I update the Galaxy M Style M340S to a newer Android to get WhatsApp?
No. Samsung never released an Android update beyond 2.3.6 for the SHW-M340S, and there is no official path to Android 6.0 or higher. The hardware (single-core 1 GHz CPU, 512 MB RAM) also could not run a modern Android or modern WhatsApp.
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Will an old WhatsApp APK work on this Gingerbread phone?
No. WhatsApp stopped supporting Android 2.3.x Gingerbread in early 2017, so even an old APK that installs will fail to verify your number or connect, and downloading APKs from unofficial sites is a security risk.
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Can I at least read my WhatsApp messages using this phone?
Not on the M340S directly. The only option is to use WhatsApp on a newer phone and mirror it to a computer via WhatsApp Web; the M340S itself cannot host the account.
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Is the 512 MB of RAM the problem, or just the Android version?
Both. The Android 2.3.6 version is the hard blocker, but even if the OS were newer, 512 MB of RAM and a single-core CPU are far below what current WhatsApp needs to run smoothly.
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Which Samsung phone should I switch to for WhatsApp?
Any Galaxy that ships with Android 6.0 or later works. Current options like the Galaxy A25, Galaxy A55 or Galaxy S25 run WhatsApp easily and let you restore an existing chat history from a Google Drive backup.
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How to install WhatsApp on Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S
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Choose how to download
On your Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S you can get the official app two ways: from the Google Play Store — the easiest option, since it keeps WhatsApp updated automatically — or directly from the official website. You can download an APK file, by clicking a link “Download WhatsApp directly”.
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Open WhatsApp
Launch WhatsApp from your home screen or app drawer and accept the Terms of Service to start setup.
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Verify your phone number
Enter your phone number. If your Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S uses dual SIM, pick the line you want WhatsApp tied to, then enter the 6-digit code it sends by SMS — it usually fills in automatically.
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Restore chats and finish setup
Restore your chat history from Google Drive (use the same Google account), add your name and photo, and tap Allow for notifications so messages and calls arrive reliably.
Stay safe: only ever install WhatsApp from the official Android source. The Download button above already points there — modified copies (GB/Plus/Aero WhatsApp) can get your number banned.
Got a different model? See also Samsung Galaxy A25, Samsung Galaxy A55, Samsung Galaxy S25.
Comments (5)
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greg21Apr 13, 2026
Anyone? can i recover my chats ?
AppWhatsOfficialApr 19, 2026
Sure, your chats can come back from a backup. Sign in with the same number and tap Restore when prompted. Glad to help.
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ash_ashOct 10, 2025
best site for this honestly 🔥
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helpmeeeJun 10, 2025
finally whatsapp is working on my samsung galaxy m style m340s now 🎉
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kai14Feb 14, 2025
Super easy, mein m style m340s ist startklar 🙏
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jess70Nov 4, 2024
someone SOS i cant figure out how to install whatsapp heeelp
AppWhatsOfficialNov 6, 2024
You are almost there! Tap Download, allow the install, open WhatsApp and confirm your number.
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