Users can exchange pictures, texts, and videos acrossiPhone,Android, and other mobile platforms.
Perhaps because it is a competitor of the AppleMessagesapp, WhatsApp may not be intuitive for some iPhone users.
This guide walks you through how to use WhatsApp on your iPhone.
However, there are a few things you should keep in mind before you download it.
Go to the App Store anddownload WhatsApp.
Users with iOS 8 can no longer create new accounts or re-verify existing accounts.
Create a WhatsApp account.
Open WhatsApp and selectAgree & Continuetoagree to the privacy policy.
Enter and confirm your phone number.
WhatsApp verifies the number by sending you a six-digit activation code.
Enter this code to complete the verification process.
When your account is verified, WhatsApp gives you the option to type your name and a profile picture.
WhatsApp requests access to your contacts.
SelectOkayto give it permission.
After you provide WhatsApp with access to your contacts, the Chats screen appears.
Tap thepencil & papericon in the upper-right corner to start a new chat.
Your contacts list appears.
Anyone with the phrase “Hey there!
I am using WhatsApp” under their name is not active on the service.
However, any friends that use the app likely have a profile picture.
If they’re currently active on the service, you see the word “Available” under their name.
To invite your friends to use the service, scroll to the bottom and tapInvite Friends to Whatsapp.
To get started, select thephoneicon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Then, choose thetelephoneicon to make a voice call or tap thevideo cameraicon to make a video call.
How to Set a WhatsApp Status
Choose theStatustab to set your status.
Tap thepencilicon to write a new status.
Select thecameraicon to add a photo from your gallery or take a new one.
WhatsApp’s parameters
The final section to look over isSettings.
