Designed withiPhonesandAndroidsmartphones in mind, WhatsApp wasn’t created to be used on the iPad.
And even though there is a dedicatediPadapp being tested, there’s still no solution.
you gotta already haveWhatsApp set up on your iPhoneor Android smartphone.
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Does WhatsApp Work on iPad?
The WhatsAppiOSapp doesn’t work on iPad.
It’s only available on the App Store for iPhone users.
It’s not perfect, but it’s an option.
Here’s how to get get started.
The website will display a QR code to pair it with your iPhone.
If it doesn’t, you may have an older iPad which requires slightly different instructions further down.
On your smartphone, open WhatsApp.
TapSettings>WhatsApp Web/Desktop.
Scan the QR code displayed on your iPad.
The website will reload and display all your WhatsApp messages.
Remember to sign off once you’ve finished using the site.
Tap and hold therefreshicon to the right of the website address.
TapRequest desktop sitewhen it appears.
Here’s how to get started once you nail WhatsApp web open in Safari.
Tap the name of the person you want to message.
Tap theType a messagedialog box.
key in your message, then tap thearrowto send it to your friend.
