WhatsApp Hacks : You Should try

Hi everyone, today I want to show you my favorite top ten WhatsApp tips and tricks. If you use WhatsApp, you’ll want to see these. Let’s check these out.

Tip #1: Share Live Location

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to a conversation.
  2. Click on the plus icon.
  3. Select the option to share your location.
  4. Choose the duration for sharing your location (e.g., 15 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours).
  5. Confirm by selecting the duration (e.g., eight hours).
  6. Your location is now being shared.
  7. To review who can see your location, go to Settings, then Account, Privacy, and then Live Location.
  8. Review the list of people with access.
  9. To stop sharing, click on Stop Sharing.

Tip #2: Web and Desktop

  1. To use WhatsApp on the web:
    • Go to the specified web address.
    • Log in to your account.
    • You’ll have your full WhatsApp experience, but note that voice and video calls are not supported.
  2. To use WhatsApp on the desktop app:
    • Head to the website for the desktop app.
    • Download and install the app.
    • Log in to your account.
    • You’ll have full functionality, including voice and video calls.

Tip #3: Keep Track of Important Messages

  1. Open a conversation with a message you want to track.
  2. Swipe to the side and mark the message as unread.
  3. This will serve as a visual reminder.
  4. To pin an important conversation:
    • Swipe on the message.
    • Select the option to pin it to the top.
  5. To star a specific message:
    • Press and hold on the message.
    • Select the option to star the message.
  6. To view starred messages:
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Starred Messages.
    • Review all starred messages.

Tip #4: Custom Sound

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to a conversation.
  2. Click on the person’s name.
  3. Select the option for Wallpaper and Sounds.
  4. Scroll to the bottom and set a custom tone for that individual.
  5. Choose one of the preset sound options.

Tip #5: Custom Wallpaper

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to a conversation.
  2. Click on the person’s name.
  3. Select the option for Wallpaper and Sounds.
  4. Choose a wallpaper from the available categories or select an image from your phone.
  5. Confirm your choice.
  6. To set a custom wallpaper for all conversations:
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Chats.
    • Click on Chat Wallpaper.
    • Choose a wallpaper for all chats.

Tip #6: Mute Conversation

  1. Open the chat view.
  2. Swipe on a message.
  3. Click on the ellipsis (three dots).
  4. Select the option to mute.
  5. Choose how long you want to mute the conversation (e.g., 8 hours, 1 week).
  6. The chat will be muted, and a mute icon will appear.
  7. To unmute, repeat the process.

Tip #7: Disappearing Messages

  1. Open a chat.
  2. Click on the person’s name.
  3. Select Disappearing Messages.
  4. Choose the duration for which you want messages to disappear.
  5. To set a default for all conversations:
    • Go to Settings.
    • Select Account.
    • Choose Privacy.
    • Click on Disappearing Messages.
    • Configure the default time for message deletion.

Tip #8: View Once

  1. Open a chat.
  2. Insert a photo you want to share.
  3. Click on the icon that changes to a 1, indicating the photo will be viewable only once.
  4. Send the photo.
  5. Note that recipients can still take screenshots, so use this feature with caution.

Tip #9: Read Receipts

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Select Account.
  3. Choose Privacy.
  4. Toggle the read receipts option on or off.
  5. Remember, if you turn this off, you won’t be able to see read receipts from others either.

Tip #10: React and Reply to Messages

  1. Open a chat.
  2. Press and hold on a specific message.
  3. Choose an emoji to react to the message.
  4. To reply to the message:
    • Press and hold the message again.
    • Select the option to reply.
    • Your reply will include the context of the original message.
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