About three years ago WhatsApp it was a very basic messaging platform, where you could only send texts, multimedia files, post statuses and make calls or video calls, however, Meta was rolling out new features that made it a more complete service, for example: now it is possible to transfer your chats to another phone without Google Drive, create subgroups thanks to communities, join channels that share information of interest to you, etc.
To this we must add the mode “multi-device” that allows you to link your WhatsApp account on four different devices (mobile app, tablets, smart watches, Web version and Desktop) all work independently of the cell phone.
Today, an amazing tool called “Switch accounts”, this gives you the possibility to open and use two WhatsApp accounts in the same application without having to clone it with “Dual Messenger”. As its name indicates, you will switch accounts at any time you want, something very useful if your smartphone has access to a dual SIM slot, reported the technology portal Xataka Android.
The steps to use the “switch accounts” function in WhatsApp
Download the beta
- First, it is necessary to clarify that at the moment it is a feature of the beta program of WhatsApp for Android users, don’t worry, we will teach you how to download it.
- It is possible that in a few weeks it will reach the stable (official) version.
- Enter the Google Play Store and in the search bar write the name of the application “WhatsApp” > access the app and scroll down.
- Here you will see the option to become a beta tester. If you can’t find it then click on the following link.
- Accept the conditions and you will have to wait a bit for you to start downloading WhatsApp Beta.
Use “switch accounts”
- Open the application (it is the same) and click on the icon of the three vertical points that are located in the upper right corner.
- Several options will be displayed, click on “switch accounts” (You will not leave your main account, you will not lose your data either).
- You will see a window with the name of your current account and below the option “Add account”, press it.
- Register in the traditional way > add the new number > select a country > enter the verification code > add a name, info, profile picture, etc.
- You are already in the second account, to switch to the main account touch the three points again > “Switch accounts”.
- You will receive notifications from both.
- To remove an account, go to “Settings” > “Account” > “Remove account”.
How to know if your partner is in a WhatsApp call
- WhatsApp does not have a voicemail when you do not answer the call (this is an option that should be considered).
- Normally, when you call someone you hear a tone sound until you answer or the app tells you that the user is not available.
- In case the other person is in a call or video callwhen you try to call it, it will hang up immediately and the tone will not sound.
- If this happens, there is another option, for your partner to use WhatsApp Plus and have automatic call forwarding activated for you or everyone.
- If you call someone who has blocked you, you will only hear the ringtone, but no one will answer.
- Remember that it is always good to be in communication with the other person to increase your level of confidence.
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