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PatrickJT Author

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Whatsapp Desktop for OS 10.15.7

I'm using a MacBook Pro mid 2012 with Catalina 10.15.7 and the latest version of Whatsapp desktop vers 2.23.24.80 can't be installed on this OS.

Anyone know which version of Whatsapp Desktop will work ?

It is possible to find earlier versions on the internet but I'm trying to avoid downloading and trying dozens of versions to find the latest one that will work ?

A wok around is to use the web version but it is a bit more cumbersome than the Desktop version

Thank you , Pat

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Dec 16, 2023 1:05 AM

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maxkif

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Posted on Feb 9, 2024 9:51 AM

Same problem here, when you download an older version the program automatically makes the update installing it and you can't run it... I'm using Catalina 10.15.7... Anyone has a solution?

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Mar 10, 2024 11:33 AM in response to PatrickJT

I still got WhatsApp Desktop version 2.2353.64 my operating system supports current WhatsApp but I still use this app and it works perfect without any issues. Idk if I can share the file here but I would be glad to help you.

PipL

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Mar 14, 2024 1:36 AM in response to ronexss

Ronexss is a genius. Followed the link and have got all my whatsapp messages back under the Feechat app. Brilliant!

da_lune

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Jul 28, 2024 4:52 AM in response to PatrickJT

Better late than ever, open on chrome and install the chrome app ( a little download symbol in the url bar)

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Leninlp

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Aug 29, 2024 4:25 PM in response to ronexss

Freechat no sirve para Catalina, sale pantalla en blanco

maxkif

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Feb 9, 2024 10:07 AM in response to maxkif

Got the solution to stop the program from updating automatically when it opens ! You have to go to system preferences then software update, then Advanced and uncheck the checkbox check for updates. You can now download an older version of whatsapp and when you install it it will no longer automatically download the update.

adeb_nc

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Feb 19, 2024 6:35 AM in response to PatrickJT

I had the same problem after updating the Mac software. Just downloaded FreeChat for Mac and seems to be working exactly as the WhatsApp Desktop version I previously had. And the interface looks identical.

May 16, 2024 1:55 PM in response to PatrickJT

Hello everyone. I have a MacBook Pro 15' Mid 2014 Catalina 10.15.7.

And I think I found the solution to our problem, the truth is I don't completely understand what I did, I use Chrome and while I was using WhatsApp Web, a download icon appeared on the right side of the Addres Bar, I selected it and then apparently I downloaded as a WhatsApp Web extension/app and now I have like a Whatsapp Web app its not a tab and at the moment it works well for me. I hope it helps you! 🙂

strasar

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Oct 2, 2024 9:47 AM in response to PatrickJT

I also have a MacOS Catalina 10.15.7 and encountered the same problem with automatic updates from Safari. However I solved it by accessing Whatsapp from Firefox and now Whatsapp web is working again! :-)