Instant messaging via WhatsApp is without a doubt a convenient way to communicate in a flash. But at times it happens that you already read a message but don’t want to reply to it at that point of time. Later you forget to reply to that message. Now, this can have a negative impact on your relationship with that contact be it personal or professional. As the other user is notified that you have read the message via read receipts. If you don’t already know there is a WhatsApp Unread feature which can be used to mark WhatsApp message as Unread. This feature goes a long way in making sure that you do reply to a conversation. Here we mention the steps of how you can unread WhatsApp message on Android and iOS.

Mark WhatsApp Message as Unread

Android

• Launch WhatsApp and long tap on the conversation you wish to mark as unread.
• Now, you can select multiple conversations to mark as unread if desired.

• Once you are done selecting the contacts, tap on 3 dots at the top right corner and select Mark as unread.

With this, the selected conversation(s) will be marked with a green dot and the Chats unread count will include the chats that are marked unread.

The conversations will be read once you open the chat. Or long tap on the unread conversation and tap on 3 dots and select Mark as read this time around.

iPhone

• Open WhatsApp and swipe right on the desired conversation.
• It is the same gesture to be used for pinning chats on iPhone but this time select Unread.

Once you do this, the chat will be marked with a blue dot meaning it’s unread. Similarly, you can unread other messages if need to be.

If you wish to mark it as read without opening the chat then right swipe on the conversation and select Read.

Note: Marking chats as unread won’t hide or undo the blue tick if you have already read the message earlier. This means the other person will still know that you have read their message. This feature is just to help you in making sure that you attend to a conversation at a later time.

So, from now on don’t forget to mark your conversation as unread on WhatsApp when you don’t feel like replying at that particular moment. And we are sure you will not forget to reply to the messages at some point.

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WhatsApp being one of the most used apps on one’s smartphone also makes it the highest data consuming app. This is largely because of the memes that are shared in form of photos and videos. But you are not forced to sacrifice your valuable internet data to save unimportant media files. WhatsApp does allow you to prevent from saving the images/videos automatically. If you are not aware of this setting then here we have shared the steps to stop WhatsApp from auto downloading photos, videos and other file types on Android and iPhone.

Prevent WhatsApp From Saving Media Files Automatically on Android

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on the 3 dots at the top right corner and select Settings.

2. Next, tap on Data Usage.

3. Now, you will find different options under Media auto-download section.

• When using mobile data
• When connected on Wi-Fi
• When roaming

You can set different options for each one of them separately. For now, let’s tap on When using mobile data.

4. Uncheck all the options – Photos, Audio, Videos and Documents by tapping on them if they are checked already. Tap on OK to save the changes.

Similarly, you can prevent auto-saving when connected to Wi-Fi as well.

Also Read: How to Take WhatsApp Backup Using Mobile Data Instead Of WiFi

Stop WhatsApp From Auto Downloading on iPhone

1. Launch WhatsApp and select the Settings tab at the bottom right.

2. Now, tap on Data and Storage Usage.

3. Under Media Auto-Download section you will be able to set the preferences for the different type of files.

• Photos
• Audio
• Videos
• Documents

For the sake of this tutorial let’s tap on Photos.

4. To stop the auto-download tap on Never.

You can do the same for other file types.

With this, the next time you receive a photo or video it won’t download until you tap on it to initialize the download.

If you happen to use WhatsApp calling a lot then you can lower data usage on that too. Follow the steps here.

We hope that stopping auto download on WhatsApp will help you save a lot of data. What do you think?

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Even though WhatsApp is the most used messaging app today but that doesn’t mean you cannot try out other chat apps. Are you in a mood to change things up and planning to install a WhatsApp alternative app? Or maybe a situation demands you to reinstall WhatsApp. In situations similar to these you will have to uninstall WhatsApp. In this tutorial, we help you with the same by taking you through the steps to remove WhatsApp from iPhone and Android devices.

Before proceeding ahead we recommend you to take WhatsApp backup. It will help you in restoring the chats if you decide to come back later. In case you are looking to delete WhatsApp account then follow this tutorial to do so.

Uninstall WhatsApp on Android

There are a few methods on Android with which you can get rid of WhatsApp.

Method 1

• Go to Settings and select Apps.
• On the next screen, all the apps installed on your device will be shown. Tap on WhatsApp.
• Under WhatsApp, tap on Uninstall and select OK on the confirmation message.

Method 2

• Open Play Store on your device and search for WhatsApp.
• When you are on the WhatsApp listing page on Play Store tap on Uninstall.

• Tap on OK to confirm your decision.

Method 3

Long tap on the WhatsApp app icon on the Home screen until it starts to jiggle. Tap on the x icon to delete the app.

Remove WhatsApp on iPhone

• Press the WhatsApp app icon on the Home screen until it starts wriggling.
• Now, tap on the small x icon on the WhatsApp app icon.

• Tap on Delete to proceed with the WhatsApp uninstallation.

These are the available options to uninstall WhatsApp from your smartphone. So, whatever the reason for uninstalling use these methods and clear space on your smartphone by removing WhatsApp.

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Today, we communicate more through WhatsApp messages rather than phone calls. WhatsApp is without a doubt a convenient and quick way of communicating. If you use WhatsApp for work then replying to clients on time has to be your priority. However, going on WhatsApp while working or commuting might not be possible. Moreover, at the end of the day replying to messages instantly is going to hamper your productivity. But, what if we told that you can auto reply on WhatsApp? That would solve the problem. Won’t it? Follow this tutorial and you will be good to auto respond on WhatsApp for Android devices and that too without root.

Auto Reply on WhatsApp

1. Head over to Play Store and look for Whats Bot 2017 – Auto reply for WhatsApp app. Or you can use the following link.

2. Once the app is installed open it.

3. The app will prompt you to allow Notifications access. Tap on Ok. It will take you to the Settings screen where you will have to tap on the checkbox next to Whats Bot and tap Ok.

With this, you have given Notification permission to the app. Now, go back to the Whats Bot app.

4. The Settings tab will be selected by default. Under that tap on Auto Reply Mode. By default, it will be on Reply All mode which means the auto response will be sent to all your contacts who message you. But if you want to set auto responder only for certain contacts then select Custom Reply Only.

5. Now, select Custom Reply tab. Tap on + at the bottom right to add contact and select Add from contact. Select the desired contact and on the next dialog box set an auto response. Finally, tap on Add.

Similarly, you can add other contacts to whom you want to send an auto reply.

6. You can also set the time limit for sending auto-response. This feature is helpful in preventing multiple auto replies if someone sends you multiple texts in a selected time interval. In order to set it, tap on the Settings tab and toggle the Turn On switch under Interval Reply Time. Below the switch,  you can also set the desired time interval.

From now on, whenever you receive a WhatsApp message from contacts you selected above an auto response will be sent to them.

The app worked perfectly for me and auto replies were sent without any manual involvement which was the case while scheduling WhatsApp messages.

Give this app a try and auto reply on WhatsApp. Don’t forget to share this article so that more users get to know about it.

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Instagram being the most popular photo sharing app has plenty of interesting content shared on it every single day. And if you use other platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp then why not give it more eye balls by sharing it there. For Facebook, we have already mentioned how you can share your own Instagram posts or someone else’s photos or videos on Facebook. If you wish to share Instagram photos or videos on WhatsApp Status or with individual contacts then you can follow this tutorial to do that on Android and iPhone/iPad.

Because of the fact that Instagram and WhatsApp are both owned by Facebook, there has been a lot of integration done between the two apps. Stories like status on WhatsApp was mirrored from Instagram stories. To bring the two apps even closer, the Instagram app supports WhatsApp sharing. Here’s how.

Share Instagram Photos or Videos on WhatsApp

Currently, Instagram on Android allows you to do it directly so you don’t need any third party app. iOS users can skip to the iPhone method later in this article which requires a bit more work.

Android

1. Launch the Instagram app and go the desired post you wish to share on WhatsApp.

2. Tap on the 3 dots on the top right of the photo or video and select Share on WhatsApp.

3. WhatsApp will open and now you can select My status to post it as your WhatsApp Story. Or select the desired contacts/groups to send it to them in chat.

Before sending the Instagram photos you can add caption, text, draw if desired as you would do while sending other images.

Apart from WhatsApp, you will also find an option to share on Facebook Messenger(only for photos) as well. The Messenger sharing feature is also there on iOS app for both photos and videos.

The photos from Instagram are shared to WhatsApp similar to other photos so you don’t have to go away from WhatsApp to view them. But for videos only the link is shared, the users will still have to navigate to Instagram to view the actual video.

To overcome this, you can download the video and then send it on WhatsApp.

Send Videos From Instagram on WhatsApp Status or Contacts

• Install Easy Downloader for Instagram app. I recommend you to use the following link to go to the correct app on the Play Store.
• After installing the app all you need is the link to the Instagram video. For that, open the Easy Downloader app and tap on the Instagram icon at the top.

• This will take you to the Instagram app where you can tap on the 3 dots menu at the top right of the desired video and select Copy Share URL.

That’s all you need to do. Easy Downloader app will take care of the rest. Bring up the notification tray and you will see the Instagram video downloading. Once it is downloaded it should be a piece of cake for you now to send the video or photo from Gallery to your WhatsApp Status or contacts.

iPhone

For iOS, currently there is no Share to WhatsApp option but that doesn’t mean it is not possible. You will need to download the photo or video from Instagram and then send it on WhatsApp. There are many third party apps available on App Store but most of them either require coins or are paid. However, I found one that is absolutely free of cost and works like a charm.

• Download Regrammer from the App Store.
• Next, open Instagram app and tap on the 3 dots above the desired photo or video and select Copy Link.

• Now, launch Regrammer app and the copied link will be pasted automatically into the text field from the clipboard. Tap on Preview.
• The app will fetch the photo or video from Instagram. Tap on Share icon just below where the post is loaded and select Save Video or Save Image.

The Instagram photo or video will be saved to the Camera Roll.  You can now easily send the Instagram post on WhatsApp.

We hope that you were able to share Instagram photos or videos on WhatsApp status or with contacts. If you face any issues then feel free to drop a comment below.

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With 55 billion messages exchanged on WhatsApp every day, there’s no doubt that most of our communication happens there. Among the chats of contacts that are important to you, there might be a few that bother you and you don’t want to receive any messages from them. Or you are uncomfortable while sharing your WhatsApp details with those specific people. To get rid of them WhatsApp allows you to block contacts. In this guide we let you know how to block or unblock contacts on WhatsApp from Android or iPhone.

The steps are same for both Android and iPhone with cosmetic changes. We are going to use iPhone for this article. Let’s get to it.

Block Contacts on WhatsApp

If you only want to hide your information like display picture, last seen etc. from certain contacts then there is no need of blocking follow the hack mentioned in this article. But this won’t stop those people from messaging you if they have your WhatsApp number. Here’s how you can block them on WhatsApp.

1. Open WhatsApp and select Settings tab present at the bottom right at the time of writing.

2. In Settings, tap on Account.

3. Under Account settings select Privacy.

4. Now, tap on Blocked.

5. On the next screen, tap on Add New… and select the desired contact. Repeat this step to block multiple contacts.

There is one more way to block a contact on WhatsApp.

• Open the conversation with the contact you want to block.
• Tap on their contact name at the top to go their Contact Info.
• Under Contact details screen, tap on Block Contact followed by Block to confirm.

Similarly, you can go to other contact’s info screen to block them.

Later if you want to unblock contacts you can do so by following the steps below.

Unblock Contacts on WhatsApp

It is possible to unblock someone with the same two ways we used to block.

Go to Settings > Account > Privacy > Blocked > Tap on the contact > Unblock Contact(at the bottom of the screen for iOS).

Or directly go to Contact info screen and select Unblock Contact.

If you are looking to get yourself unblocked then have a look at this WhatsApp guide.

We hope that you were able to block or unblock contacts on WhatsApp. If you have any queries then drop a comment below.

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WhatsApp has currently more than 1 Billion users, where people send messages, share photos, videos, location and other files with their contacts. As people receive lots of photos from their contacts, they look for the ways to stop WhatsApp from saving pictures to gallery. As there could be private or other personal photos which you do not want others to see when you hand over your phone to someone. One way is to stop WhatsApp from Auto downloading photos and videos but still when a user views it on WhatsApp, it will appear in the gallery. So let’s better have a look how we can hide WhatsApp images from gallery in Android and iPhone.

Android and iPhone, both have two different methods and none of them require to install any app to achieve the task. However, Android has a bit longer task than iOS.

Prevent WhatsApp Photos from Saving to Camera Roll in iPhone

The method in iOS is very simple compared to Android. It has an inbuilt setting. Let’s take a look.

1) Open WhatsApp and tap on Settings.

2) Now tap on Chats option and look for the Save to Camera Roll feature.

3) Now, tap on the toggle button to switch off the Setting.

This will stop all the images from showing on your camera roll of your iPhone.

Stop WhatsApp from Saving Pictures to Gallery on Android

In order to hide the pictures from gallery, you need a file manager on your Android device. If you do not have any, then install it from Google Play Store.

Now let’s look at the steps.

1) Open File Manager, and navigate to WhatsApp->Media->WhatsApp Images folder.

2) Next, tap on 3 dots icon and then tap on Show hidden files (The option may differ according to the file manager app you are using) as shown in the picture below.

3) Now again tap on the 3 dots icon and create New folder and name the folder as “.nomedia“. Now close the file manager app.

From now onwards whenever you receive any photo from your WhatsApp contact, it will not be shown in the gallery.

Note1: The images will be saved in the WhatsApp Images folder but will not appear in the gallery.

Note2: In some Android version, the trick doesn’t work instantly. So in order to make this work, just restart your Android device.

Note3: All the previous downloaded images from WhatsApp will remain there in the gallery but the new ones will not appear.

If you want to show the images in your gallery, then again go to the WhatsApp Images folder using file manager and delete the “.nomedia” file.

I hope the above two methods helped Android and iPhone users to stop WhatsApp from saving pictures to Gallery or Camera Roll. If you have faced any issues while following the above steps, do let us know via comments.

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Today, the easiest and quickest way to share photos is through WhatsApp. Being the most popular messaging app with over a billion users there are no second thoughts here. WhatsApp is smart enough to compress images while sending to save internet data and for faster communication. However, what if you wish to send original quality photos without losing quality? Well, we got good news for you in this tutorial. Follow the steps here to send full resolution pictures on WhatsApp without compression.

Send Full Resolution Pictures on WhatsApp Without Compression

The procedure and screenshots used are from Android device but the method remains the same for iPhone. So, let us get started.

1. Open WhatsApp and select the conversation of the contact to whom you wish to send the high-quality photo.

2. As usual tap on the attachment(paperclip) icon.

3. Now, instead of selecting Gallery tap on Document.

Yes, you read it properly don’t be shocked.

4. Tap on Browse other docs…

5. You will see the pictures clicked from your device Camera. To view all the images in the Gallery tap on Camera and select Images. If you see the folders then select the desired one with the photos.

6. Now, select the desired picture and tap on Send.

That’s all there’s to it. Photo, when sent as a document, isn’t compressed and hence the recipient receives the original quality.

Repeat the same process to send multiple photos. But if you have a lot of pictures to send then it would be better to follow the procedure below.

Send Bulk Photos Without Losing Quality on WhatsApp

You need to use a File Manager that allows to zip files. We have used ES File Explorer for this purpose.

1. After it is installed open it.

2. Open the desired images folder. Long press on a photo to activate multiple selections.

3. After selecting the images, tap on More at the bottom right and select Compress.

4. It is possible to select from 2 formats either Zip or 7Zip. Give a name to the folder and set a password if you wish.

5. Next, tap on OK.

The zipped folder with selected images will be saved after which you can share that folder as a document on WhatsApp with desired friends.

Also Read: How to Take WhatsApp Backup Using Mobile Data Instead Of WiFi

We hope that you were able to send uncompressed original high-quality photos on WhatsApp. Don’t forget to share this article to let more users know about this small yet useful tweak.

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Snapchat owned Bitmoji is an app that can be used create your own personalised avatar. The cartoon avatar once made is used in the variety of stickers. These stickers make chatting, even more, fun than it already is. With the stickers available for different moods and occasions you will never feel short. If you want to add or send Bitmoji with one of the most used messaging app WhatsApp then you are headed in the right direction. This article will let you know how to use Bitmoji on WhatsApp for iPhone and Android.

The process for both the platforms has two main parts.

1. Adding Bitmoji Keyboard
2. Using Bitmoji on WhatsApp

So, let us get to it.

Add Bitmoji to WhatsApp on iPhone

The first thing you will need is the Bitmoji keyboard. Here’s how you can get it.

1. How to Get Bitmoji Keyboard on iPhone?

• Install Bitmoji app from the App Store.
• Sign up with Email and create your avatar.
• Now, go to Settings and select General.

• Under General tap on Keyboard.
• Next tap on Keyboards.

• Select Add New Keyboard…
• In Third-Party Keyboards, tap on Bitmoji.

• To allow access to the Bitmoji keyboard tap on it and toggle Allow Full Access switch to ON. Select Allow to confirm.

With this, the Bitmoji Keyboard is added and you are all set to use the Bitmoji on WhatsApp.

2. Send Bitmoji on WhatsApp From iPhone

• Launch WhatsApp.
• Select the conversation of the contact to whom you wish to send Bitmoji.
• Tap on the message field to bring up the keyboard. Now, tap on globe icon on the keyboard. In my case, I have also added emoji keyboard so in case you too have it then tap on ABC. If you have added more keyboards then tap on globe icon until you see Bitmoji keyboard.

• Select the desired Bitmoji. There is also an option to search. Tapping on a Bitmoji will copy it to the clipboard.

• Now, tap on the message field and select Paste.
• You can add caption, text, edit or draw on the Bitmoji as you would normally do for other photos. Finally, tap on the right arrow icon to send the Bitmoji.

Also Read: How to Use WhatsApp Emoji Search on iPhone, Android, Web and Desktop

Use Bitmoji on WhatsApp For Android

Let’s go ahead and first add the Bitmoji keyboard.

1. How to Add Bitmoji Keyboard on Android?

• Install the Bitmoji app from the Play Store.
• Sign up with the app and create your Bitmoji.
• After that go to Settings and select Language & input.

• Under Keyboard & Input Methods tap on Current Keyboard.
• On the next dialog box, select Choose keyboards.

• Next, toggle Bitmoji Keyboard switch to On and confirm.

It is now time to use the added Bitmoji keyboard on WhatsApp.

2. Send Bitmoji on WhatsApp From Android

• Open WhatsApp and select the conversation of the desired contact.
• Tap on the message box so that the keyboard shows up. Now, tap on the globe icon to change the keyboard. In some Android devices like mine, it will be a keyboard icon at the bottom right.

• Now, select Bitmoji Keyboard.
• Select desired Bitmoji by tapping on it.

• Now, tap on the desired Bitmoji and select the contact(s) on the next screen. Once you’re satisfied tap on the green tick icon at the bottom right.

• Finally, add caption, text or draw and send it using the right arrow icon.

Also Read: How to Auto Reply on WhatsApp Without Root

We hope that you were able to link Bitmoji to WhatsApp on iPhone and Android. Don’t forget to share the article to help others in doing the same.

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The other day I was speaking to a furniture guy regarding some color samples. He asked me to message him on WhatsApp to give a reminder for sending the samples. There should be no surprises here. It had to be WhatsApp, being the most popular messaging service. However, why would I add that person’s number to my contacts list? That’s when I came across this issue of sending a WhatsApp message without adding contact. Well, after researching and playing around a bit I found a solution for both iPhone and Android. So, here’s how to send WhatsApp message without saving number.

Send WhatsApp Message Without Adding Contact in iPhone

I have tried the method and it works perfectly at the time of writing this article(22 September 2017)

1. Open Phone app and select the Keypad tab.

2. Type the desired phone number and place a call by tapping on the Green call icon but disconnect it immediately from the next screen.

3. Now, select the Recents tab where you will see all the call logs including the one dialed above. Tap on i icon against the number you dialed in earlier step.

4. On the next screen, tap on WhatsApp option. You will be taken to WhatsApp with a video call being placed automatically. Disconnect the call immediately. Doing this makes the number appear in WhatsApp Calls tab.

5. Next, in WhatsApp, select the Calls tab and tap on the i icon next to the same number you don’t want to save.

6. Finally, select the message icon which will take you the chat screen with that number. Send your message as you would normally do.

Once the chat is initiated, you can easily chat with that person by opening their conversation in WhatsApp.

Also Read: How to find if Somebody has Your Contact Number Saved on WhatsApp

Now, let’s move on to the method for Android.

Send WhatsApp Message Without Saving Number on Android

To send a message on WhatsApp to unsaved number you will need a third party app.

• Download and Install Click2Chat using the following link from Play Store.
• Open the app after it is installed successfully.
• Select the country code and type the phone number followed by the desired message.
• Now, tap on Send Now and select WhatsApp. Tap on Just once.

• This will take you to WhatsApp with your message typed in. Tap on the right arrow icon to send the message.

Using this app, you can start chatting on WhatsApp without adding contacts. Once the conversation begins you can then directly use WhatsApp for chatting. The app also allows you to schedule WhatsApp messages.

We hope that these methods helped you to chat with someone without saving their number. If you found the tips here useful then don’t forget to share this article on social media.

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With over a 1.3 billion people using WhatsApp to communicate on a daily basis everyone’s chat archive builds up over time. What if later you wish to find an address that your friend shared with you on WhatsApp. Swiping within a chat to get to the desired message is a mundane and time killing task. And it’s such a disappointment when you don’t find the message you’re looking for. To take care of that in the latest update WhatsApp has rolled out the ability to search messages within certain chats for both Android and iPhone. In this tutorial, we let you know how to use it and search specific WhatsApp chats or groups.

It was some time back when the feature to search all the chats was launched. You can use it if you are not sure about the sender of the message you’re searching for. That feature performs a search in all the chats and groups. But if you are certain about the contact or group from whom that particular message came from then use the steps below.

Search Specific WhatsApp Chats/Groups

Update the app to the latest version 2.17.60(iPhone) and 2.17.267(Android) or later to make use of the individual chat search feature. After the update is done you’re good to proceed ahead. The procedure for both the platforms iOS and Android are mentioned.

• Launch WhatsApp and open the conversation which you wish to search.

Android

• In the conversation screen, tap on 3 dots at the top right and select Search.

• This will make a search bar appear at the top of the chat.
• Type the search query and let the search function do the rest.

iPhone

• Under the individual chat or group, you opened tap on it’s name above.

• This will take you to Contact/Group Info screen. Tap on Chat Search in this screen.
• Now, the chat will be opened with a search box at the top. Type in the word or phrase you recollect from the message.

Boom! In a jiffy, you will be taken to an instance of the searched word highlighted in yellow in the whole conversation if it exists. In case of multiple messages matching the search query, there will be an up and down arrow to navigate through the messages containing the search keyword.

Similarly, you can search in other WhatsApp chats or groups.

Also Read: How to Use WhatsApp Emoji Search on iPhone, Android, Web and Desktop

From now on, finding specific messages on WhatsApp are just a tap away. Pretty useful addition to an already great messaging app. Isn’t it, what are your thoughts? Drop a comment and let us know.

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WhatsApp after testing the live location sharing for some time now has finally launched it. It’s not the first time users will be able to do that as the likes of the Facebook messenger, Google Maps and Messages on iPhone already have it. A few months back even Snapchat introduced it by the name of Snap Map. And this time around it is coming to WhatsApp, the most used instant messenger around the world. This guide will let you know how to use and share live location on WhatsApp from iPhone and Android devices.

What is WhatsApp Live Location?

WhatsApp has location sharing feature since a long time. But it is a static and a one-time location. Which means that you have to share it again when you move to a different place. On the other hand, live location tracks and shows you on the map as you move for the specified time interval. It is dynamic in nature and updates in real-time. Even when you are not using WhatsApp it will still keep your location updated on the map automatically.

So, let’s go ahead and see how to use live location feature.

Share Live Location on WhatsApp

Update to the latest version of WhatsApp from the respective app stores. Once done, follow the steps below.

I have used screenshots from the iPhone app but there isn’t much of difference for Android.

• Make sure to enable Location services on your device and allow WhatsApp to access it. If you are an iOS user then real-time location sharing won’t work in Low Power Mode so disable it before proceeding.
• Open WhatsApp and select the conversation of the individual contact or group with whom you want to share live location.
• Now, tap on the + icon(iOS) and paperclip/attach icon(Android) and select Location.

• If you are on the latest version then you will see a new option “Share Live Location“. Tap on it.

• Allow WhatsApp to access your location even when you are not using it.
• Next, it will ask you for the time until you wish to share your location. The available choices are 15 minutes, 1 hour and 8 hours. Select as desired. Add a caption and send it as you would do for any other message.

With this, your location will be shared for the time specified above with the selected contact/group.

You can always stop sharing before the selected time by tapping on Stop Sharing below live location message and confirming it.

While you are on a trip or on the way to your friend’s house, live location on WhatsApp keeps your contacts informed about your location. This feature is another weapon added to WhatsApp armory.

Don’t forget to share this article to let everyone know about this latest update.

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Did you just change your phone number or the existing one got deactivated for some reason? The latter happened to me and it was the number associated with my WhatsApp account. Does it sound like a similar story as yours? Well, we are here to help you with it. All you need to do is change WhatsApp number to a new one. At the same time, taking care that no data or chats are lost. Keep reading this tutorial to learn how to achieve it on iPhone and Android devices.

Whatever may be your reason for changing the number in WhatsApp we’ve you covered with this step-by-step guide.

So, let’s get started.

Change WhatsApp Number Without Losing Data

I have used the steps and screenshots from iPhone but Android users shouldn’t face any difficulty while following them as the process is more or less the same.

• Launch WhatsApp and go to Settings. On iOS, it is at the bottom right at the time of writing. For Android, tap on the 3 dots at the top right and select Settings.

• Under Settings, select Account.
• Next, tap on Change Number.
• The next screen will share a few details about the migration. Tap on Next at the top right.

• Now, type your existing/old phone number and the new one. Finally, tap on Next to initialize migration.

That’s all there’s to it. If the phone numbers you entered are correct and match, your WhatsApp account will be switched to the new phone number within a few seconds.

Also Read: How to Send WhatsApp Message Without Saving Number on iPhone and Android

What Happens When You Change Phone Number on WhatsApp?

Here’s all the data that is transferred to the new account.

• Your Account and profile information
• All the Groups
• Current Account Settings

Apart from that, the WhatsApp account that was registered with the old phone number will be deleted.

Coming to the data and chat history, everything will be migrated to the account with the new number as long as you are using the same smartphone.

So, the Change Number feature takes care of your messages and media and transfers them automatically while migrating your account.

In case you wish to switch to the new account on a different phone and at the same time keep all the data then you need to first take backup on the old phone. After that, restore the backup on the new device. Once you transfer all the WhatsApp account information on the new phone you can use the WhatsApp Change Number option on it to change the number.

This will make sure that you don’t lose data while switching to a new number on a different phone.

Will Your Contacts be Notified of the Changed Number?

WhatsApp will automatically notify the contacts and groups with whom you had a conversation and not all of them. The notification will look something like – “212121(old number) changed to 121212(new number)”

Currently, it works like this but with the latest reports, it seems WhatsApp will be adding a new feature that will notify your contacts when you change your phone number.

We hope that you were able to change WhatsApp number and all your queries related to it were answered. If you have any other questions feel free to drop a comment and let us know.

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With over a billion users communicating through WhatsApp every day, mistakes, like sending a message to an incorrect contact or sending an inappropriate message to a friend, are bound to happen. To help you cover it, WhatsApp has finally released unsend or Delete for Everyone feature. Rumors and reports about it have been around for quite some time now. But all that is done and dusted as WhatsApp has started to roll it out for Android and iPhone. Follow this tutorial to learn how to use the feature to delete WhatsApp messages for everyone.

What does Delete for Everyone Mean?

Previously you could only delete sent WhatsApp messages from your phone. The latest feature allows you to delete the message not only for yourself but also for the recipient(s) after sending. It is similar to unsend in Instagram.

Before proceeding ahead, I would like you to note the below things for the feature to work.

• You cannot delete the messages from the friend’s contacts if they are more than 7 minutes old.
• The recipient should be on the latest WhatsApp version for the feature to work.
• You can even unsend messages that are read.
• It works for both groups and individual chats.

So, let’s dive into the steps for Android and iOS app.

Delete WhatsApp Messages for Everyone

The feature was launched out a few days ago but it’s rolling out slowly to everyone. I got it today. So, if you still don’t get it after updating the app be patient it will be there soon.

• Launch WhatsApp and open the desired contact or group conversation. Long tap on the message you wish to delete.

iPhone

• A context menu will appear tap on the right arrow and select Delete option.

• It is also possible to select multiple messages if desired. As mentioned earlier the messages should be up to 7 minutes old for Delete for Everyone option to appear.
• After making the selection tap on the Trash icon at the bottom left and select Delete for Everyone.

In case of multiple messages, the number of messages will also be included.

• Delete for Me works in the same way delete used to work earlier. It will only remove messages from your phone.

With this, the message(s) will be erased from the recipient as well as your chat.

Also Read: How to Delete Only Text Messages, Photos or Videos From Specific WhatsApp Chats

Android

• Select multiple messages to delete if you wish. Tap on the trash icon at the top row.

• Now, with the latest update, you will get more options. Tap on Delete for Everyone.

Unlike unsend on Instagram, the recipient will know that you have deleted a sent message. The deleted messages will be labeled as “This message was deleted” in recipient’s chat. But still, it is better than the embarrassment of the wrong message.

We hope that you were able to unsend WhatsApp messages. If you face any issues let us know in the comments below.

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With WhatsApp being used as a means of communication by over a billion users, it happens more often than not that we end up getting messages and notifications from multiple friends in the same time interval. It’s perfectly fine to receive the notifications when you’re not using the app. But it can be quite irritating to get the notification bar appearing at the top while you’re busy chatting with someone else. To avoid that from happening WhatsApp does provide a setting(In-App Notifications). In this tutorial, we share the steps to find the option which lets you turn off WhatsApp in-app notifications.

There’s a way to disable WhatsApp notifications completely to stop WhatsApp messages from popping up in the notifications bar if desired. But doing this will make you miss out on a lot of messages. So, turn them off only at your own risk.

The notifications appearing when you’re inside WhatsApp texting with a particular person can take the focus off the current one. In order to chat peacefully with a contact, you can turn off WhatsApp notifications only when using it while keeping them enabled when you are inactive on WhatsApp. Here’s how.

Turn Off WhatsApp In-App Notifications

Currently, the option is only available for the iOS app. So, Android users need to be content with disabling notifications entirely or keeping them as it is for now.

iPhone users can follow the method below.

• Open WhatsApp and select the Settings tab at the bottom right.

• Now, tap on on Notifications.
• Under Notifications, tap on In-App Notifications.

• Here, you will have options to disable Sounds, vibrations and notification bar/banner/alert. Select None in Alert Style and toggle Sounds and Vibrate switch to OFF.

This will disable the WhatsApp messages notifications from other contacts/chats while you’re using it and you will still receive notifications when you close or come out of WhatsApp.

If you only want to get rid of the notification bar at the top then only select None in Alert Style and keep Sounds and Vibrate options to ON. In this case, the sound and vibration will be there without banner when a new message is received.

You can always enable WhatsApp in-app notifications later from the same location whenever desired.

Also Read: How to turn off Notifications in WhatsApp for particular contact

We hope that you were able to disable WhatsApp notifications when using it. Unfortunately, this handy little setting is not available for Android as of now. But we wish that it will there soon. In the meantime, don’t forget to share this article on social media to let others know about it.

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With WhatsApp being the go-to messaging app for over a billion users, it becomes imperative to take care of your privacy. WhatsApp gives the option to take backup of chats so that you can recover them easily if you lose or delete them accidentally. Hackers and other spying apps can gain unauthorized access to your WhatsApp backup on iCloud or Google Drive. As the backup is not encrypted anyone with access to cloud account can read your messages. To prevent that from happening you can stop WhatsApp backup. In this tutorial, we have listed the steps to disable WhatsApp cloud backup for both Android and iPhone.

Stop WhatsApp Backup

On iPhone, the WhatsApp backup is done on iCloud while it is backed up on Google Drive for Android devices. You can easily disable the backup using the method below.

Disable WhatsApp Backup on Google Drive

• Open WhatsApp and tap on 3 dots at the top right.
• Select Settings.
• Tap on Chats under Settings.

• Next, select Chat backup.
• In Google Drive settings section, tap on Back up to Google Drive.

• Finally, select Never.

With this, WhatsApp backup will be stopped from automatically backing up to Google Drive.

Prevent WhatsApp Backup on iCloud

• Launch WhatsApp and go to Settings tab.
• Select Chats.

• Now, tap on Chat Backup.
• Next, tap on Auto Backup and select Off.

OR

• Open Settings and tap on your name at the top.

• Now, select iCloud.
• Come down until you see WhatsApp. Toggle it to OFF.

Doing either one of the above will disable your WhatsApp data from uploading to iCloud.

WhatsApp backup is important to recover deleted messages. However, as we exchange personal and confidential information on WhatsApp, turning off backup seems to be a good idea for security purposes. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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When WhatsApp launched end-to-end encryption in 2016 they made sure that apart from people communicating, no one can read your messages, not even WhatsApp themselves. It was made possible using security codes that are unique to each chat. The code consists of a QR code and a 60-digit number which is shared by the users in the conversation. Now, this code may change if a contact uninstalls and reinstall WhatsApp or switches phone. This will show a notification in the conversation that says “[Contact] security code changed”. This can be distracting while you’re having an interesting chat. But you can get rid of them as WhatsApp allows you to turn them off. In case you are someone who wants the opposite and get notified of the code change then you can do that as well. Continue reading for learning the steps to enable or disable WhatsApp security notifications.

The method is exactly the same for Android and iPhone. For this tutorial, we have used screenshots from iPhone app.

Enable or Disable WhatsApp Security Notifications

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on Settings tab at the bottom right(iOS). On Android, tap on the 3 dots at the top right corner and select Settings.

2. Under Settings, tap on Account.

3. Now, tap on Security.

4. Here, you will find Show Security Notifications toggle switch. Turn it ON/OFF according to your liking.

Doing this will activate or disable encryption code change notifications in the conversation.

Notes

1. Even if the security code changes your chats are still encrypted.

2. Irrespective of what you chose in the setting above you chats are end-to-end encrypted.

Also Read: How to turn off WhatsApp notifications

To conclude, all I want to say is that security code change doesn’t affect the encryption in any way so you can turn off the notifications for the same without any second thoughts for uninterrupted chatting.

What are you going to do? Let us know in the comments.

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WhatsApp has recently come up with a new feature that is going to be useful for the people who use the service to record long audio messages. Holding your finger down on the mic button to record audio is a thing of the past, thanks to the latest WhatsApp update. From now on, it is possible to record WhatsApp voice messages without holding the button. So, let’s go ahead and see how it works.

Note: Currently the feature is only rolled out for iOS. Therefore, Android users will have to wait a bit longer to make use of this addition.

Now, let us get on with the steps.

Record WhatsApp Voice Messages Without Holding The Button

Update to the latest WhatsApp version(2.17.81) or later from the App Store on iPhone and proceed ahead.

•  Launch WhatsApp and open the desired conversation.
• Now, long tap/press the mic button.
• In a second you will see an indicator above mic button asking you to swipe up. Do exactly that.

• Swiping up will lock the recording and you can release your finger.
• When you’re done with the recording tap on the right arrow to send it. It is also possible to Cancel the recording if something goes sideways.

That’s how you can easily record audio messages hands-free.

Also Read: Amazing Feature Lets You Play WhatsApp Audio Messages Discreetly

Apart from this, WhatsApp has also added support to play YouTube videos within the app in the same update. This will go a long way in giving users an uninterrupted experience.

If you’re on Snapchat also then use the trick mentioned here to record video without holding the Capture button.

It is a matter of time when the feature will roll out for Android as well. Now when audio recording on WhatsApp without using hands is launched, users would like to have it while recording videos as well. Isn’t it? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Video sharing via WhatsApp is a sheer fun. But owing to the restrictions upon the file size which WhatsApp has imposed, one cannot go beyond sending a file greater than 16 MB. Therefore, in order to share large video files, one definitely needs to be equipped with some handy tools to compress videos for WhatsApp. Here we cover the same separately for Android, Desktop, and iOS users. Have a look.

Methods to Compress Videos for WhatsApp

Android Users

Play Store is having a large number of video compressor apps with which you can easily reduce videos size in an effortless manner and share consequently on WhatsApp. You can use any suitable app which fits the bill. I have used the app which you can easily get from Play Store.

Here is a step by step guide to do the same.

1) Open Google Play Store and search for the “VideoShow- Video Editor, Video Maker with Music” app or click here.

2) Once you are done with the installation, open the app.

3) Tap on the “Compress” button after opening the app. After that, all your videos shall be displayed in an arranged manner.

4) After selecting the desired video you have to select the option to perform the compression of the video. In this app, the button on the top right corner is used for the same. As soon as you press this button, you will be asked to choose the video quality among the different options.

5) With the video now compressed, you can now tap on the WhatsApp icon to share the video via WhatsApp. After pressing the icon, the video will be exported to WhatsApp and can be readily shared now.

Online Video Compressor Tools

If you use WhatsApp Web via your Desktop or Laptop, then you can easily compress the videos using any online video compressor tool. We used the free online video compressing tool called as “videosmaller”.

1) Open videosmaller and click on the “Browse” option to select the video file from your computer system which you want to compress.

2) After that tap on the “Upload video” button. It will show the status as completed. Just download the file by clicking on the downloading option.

3) Now, go to your WhatsApp Web page and click on the attach button on the top right corner, and select “Photos & Videos” icon.

4) After that, you can select the compressed video easily from your system and after the selection of the compressed video just send it by pressing the send button similar to the one in the app version of WhatsApp.

ALSO READ: Stop WhatsApp from Auto Downloading Photos & Videos

iOS Users

Here, we have compressed videos for WhatsApp on Android and WhatsApp web version. However, the method is more or less the same for iOS users too. You can use this handy app named “Smart Video Compressor” for WhatsApp video compression available readily on App Store.

App Link: iOS

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We all are aware of the fact that now in WhatsApp we can delete the messages sent by us from both the ends. This means that if you have mistakenly sent some message to someone, then you can delete that message straight away and that message will get deleted from the receiver’s phone too! In place of that deleted message, a text will be displayed on the receiver’s phone which reads as “This message was deleted”. Therefore, you can’t read deleted WhatsApp messages but can surely know that any particular message has been deleted after it had been sent.

Surely this is a great add-on which we really had been waiting for so long! Now, having said that, you might be imagining whether you can read that deleted message or not. The answer is a big yes! Here are the two apps with which you can easily do the same.

Apps to Read Deleted WhatsApp Messages

In order to make these apps work, WhatsApp push notifications need to be enabled.

1) Using “Notification History” App

1) Open Google Play Store and search for the “Notification History” app or click here.

2) Once you are done with the installation of the app, open the app.

3) At first, the app will ask you for the permission to enable the Accessibility Service and Notification Access. It will look like the following. Tap on the part which is disabled in order to activate it.

4) After that, you will see the following option as shown in the picture below. Turn the toggle button ON and tap OK.

That’s it! Now the app has gained access to the notification log of your system and can now easily save the notifications letting you read even deleted messages from now on!

5) Next, look for the WhatsApp icon inside the app and you can easily see any deleted messages from WhatsApp.

Note 1: This app won’t be able to show deleted messages if your internet connection was turned off during the time period when your WhatsApp contact has sent and deleted the messages.

Note 2: This app will not show emojis, pics, and video messages which have been deleted. The app only displays approximately the first 150 words of your WhatsApp text message.

If “Notification History” did not work on your phone, you can try another app ” WA Delete for Everyone”.

2) Using “WA Delete for Everyone”

This app is designed specifically for WhatsApp notifications only. You can view the deleted messages easily with this app.

1) Install the “WA Delete for Everyone” app from Google Play Store or get it directly from here.

2) Now open the app and the app will show its limitations and conditions info. Tap on the “AGREE AND CONTINUE” button.

3) The app will now ask for your approval to enable Notification Access Permission. Just tap on “ENABLE PERMISSION“.

4) Simply toggle ON the option for “WA Delete for Everyone“.

5) Now the app will ask for your permission to allow notification access to itself. Just tap on “ALLOW“.

The app will now be able to show even the deleted messages of WhatsApp. Also, now you can always easily open the app and use it for its intended purpose of recovering deleted messages.

So, this is how you can read deleted WhatsApp messages easily even when the sender has deleted them. Actually, these apps gain access to the Notification Log of your phone in order to display the messages separately. There could also be other workarounds for gaining access directly to the Notification Log without using these apps. But we will cover that in some other article after we verify whether it works on all Android versions or not.

Meanwhile, you can download these handy apps from Play Store and read all the deleted messages without any hassle.

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