Duration times are set at 15 minutes, 1 hour or 8 hours.Ĭlicking on a respective result will take you to that part of the chat conversation you had. This is very handy if you're meeting a friend somewhere, especially if you opt for Share Live Location, which allows your contact to see your Live Location for the duration you choose so they can track you.

WhatsApp allows you to send photos and videos to contacts, as well as share a contact or document, but you can also send your location. After which, follow these steps on your Android or iPhone:ĭownload WhatsApp on your new phone (or the second phone you want to use it on) > Approve notifications and any other permissions > On the screen where it asks for your number, tap the three dots in the top right corner > Tap 'Link a Device' to generate a QR code > Open WhatsApp on your primary phone > Tap Settings in the bottom right corner > Tap on Linked Devices > Tap on 'Link a Device' and use the camera to scan the QR code on your new device. You'll need to make sure you have WhatsApp downloaded on your second device. We have a separate feature offering more detail on how to set this up, but once you have done it, you can have a primary phone and a secondary phone both offering up your WhatsApp chats, allowing you to send and receive from either device. It's now possible to have WhatsApp running on multiple phones. SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT General tips and tricks How to run WhatsApp on two phones

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