: Allows you to send and receive text messages and view recent chat history. Media Support
. Because of this, the official download page is no longer active, and standard
A new J2ME version of a WhatsApp client was released in early 2025, specifically designed to run on old smartphones and feature phones capable of running Java apps. Capabilities
: Refreshes messages every 5 seconds and provides notification sounds even when minimized. Compatibility
: Designed for J2ME-capable phones, including those with 240x320 and 320x240 resolutions. Where to find it
: Can receive images (some formats may error) and audio/video messages. Background Activity
Official support for WhatsApp on Java (J2ME) and Nokia S40 devices ended on December 31, 2018
: You can find download links and installation instructions on community forums like the
However, developers in the vintage mobile community have recently created new clients to bring limited functionality back to these classic 240x320 devices. 🆕 Unofficial WhatsApp Java Client (2025)
files from that era cannot connect to modern WhatsApp servers due to deactivated APIs.