10 Must Know WhatsApp Tips And Tricks!

HereAre 10 Must Know WhatsApp Tips And Tricks! There's beena lot of fuss going around the whole 'social networking giantFacebook Inc buying mobile messaging sensation WhatsApp', leavingfans and enthusiasts alike in a state of dizziness regarding thefuture of the app. Of course, WhatsApp on its part has made it clearthat it would continue to remain an independent entity prior to thedeal. But, honestly we know Facebook integration might eventually bepushed at some point of time. As of now, WhatsApp undoubtedly remainsto be a compelling, dependable and practical messaging experience! Hereare 10 tips, tricks and apps to get more out of your Whatsapp: 1.Hide "Last Seen" Timestamp -WhatsAppshows a "last seen" timestamp by default. However, you candisable this timestamp on both iOS and Android.  -ForiOS users: all you need to do is go into Settings > Chat Settings> Advanced and set Last Seen Timestamp to Off. -ForAndroid users: third party apps such as Hide WhatsApp Status is therefor help. It works by disabling your WiFi and data connection whenyou open WhatsApp. 2.Backup And Restore WhatsApp Chats -WhatsAppallows automatic backups of your chats, however there is also amanual option to do it.  -ForiOS users: Settings > Chat Settings > Chat Backup, then tapBack Up Now. -ForAndroid users: Settings > Chat settings and tap Backupconversations to create a backup. To backup media you will need touse a file manager to copy the media folders in/sdcard/WhatsApp/Media.  -However,if you want to restore a backup you will have to uninstall andreinstall WhatsApp. 3.Lock Your WhatsApp -ForAndroid users: use WhatsApp Lock.  -ForBlackBerry users: use Lock for WhatsApp. -Youcan then protect WhatsApp by a PIN (WhatsLock) or a password (Lockfor WhatsApp).  4.Create Shortcuts For Important Contacts -ForAndroid users: simply long press on the group or contact you want tocreate a shortcut for. Tap on Add conversation shortcut on the menuthat pops up and you have shortcut right on your homescreen. -ForiOS users: third-party apps such as 1TapWA are there to help. 5.Stop WhatsApp Images from Appearing In Gallery Or Camera Roll -ForiOS users: go to Settings > Privacy > Photos and then turn theWhatsApp switch off. -ForAndroid users: create a .nomedia file in WhatsApp’s images or videodirectories by using a file explorer such as ES File Explorer(Navigate to the images or video folders, tap the 'New' button in thelower left, pick 'File' and create a file named .nomedia) 6.Change Your WhatsApp Phone Number -Youdon’t need to uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp everytime you changenumbers on the same phone. -Goto Settings > Account > Change number. Enter your old phonenumber in the top field and then your new phone number in the bottomfield and press Done. Verify your new phone number, and you're goodto go! 7.Install WhatsApp On An Android Tablet -Getthe latest version of the WhatsApp .apk. Then download SRT AppGuard.Install both. -RunAppGuard first. Select WhatsApp from the Dashboard then pressMonitor. At completion, scroll down and disable read phone status andidentity under Phone calls. WhatsApp will now successfully run onyour tablet. 8.WhatsApp Chat Heads On Android -UsingWhatsApp Chat Heads you can add chat heads for yourconversations. -Thechat heads are also customisable, and come with specific LED colors,notification sounds and chat head colors for each of yourcontacts.  -Advisory:The app requires root access. Plus, it’s also still in beta. 9.Get Messaging Statistics On Android -WhatStatprovides information on your 'top' friends, most active times of theday when your friends and groups use WhatsApp as well as messagedistribution for both one-on-one and group chats. 10.Get WhatsApp notifications On Desktop -Youneed to install Desktop Notifications on your Android phone. Installeither the Chrome or Firefox extensions depending on your choice ofbrowser. Link the extension to the app using the code provided andyou’ll now get WhatsApp notifications on your desktop.