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Questions tagged [whatsapp-messenger]

WhatsApp Messenger is an alternative to SMS messaging and is very similar to BlackBerry Messenger.

WhatsApp Messenger is an alternative to SMS messaging and is very similar to BlackBerry Messenger. It is also cross-platform, being also available for BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Phone, and Nokia phones.

Questions about WhatsApp's general operation do not belong here, and you should see WhatsApp's own FAQ instead. Only Android-specific questions are on topic on this site.

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How to restrict stranger messages in WhatsApp

How can I restrict other WhatsApp users from messaging me, who are not in my mobile contacts. Me and my friend have given a try by simply deleting my fiend contact number from my mobile, and he's still able to send me message in…
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Can I stop a WhatsApp message from being delivered?

If I delete a message with a single tick, does that just get deleted from my local device ( Android) or does it no longer get delivered to the recipient?
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Why I can't scan the WhatsApp QR?

Why I can't scan the Whatsapp QR? I reinstalled WhatsApp I already have the WhatsApp Web Option I put it to scan but it just doesn't scan it. I Installed a QR Scanner app and it works perfectly. I uninstalled the QR Scanner app to see if that was…
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How to insert "blank character" in WhatsApp?

There is a blank character (kind of box) that can be used in WhatsApp to set blank status or send blank messages. How to create/type or find that character?
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Multiple db.crypt12 databases in the whatsApp Databases folder

I'm trying to reduce space eaten by the whats-app application on my phone & PC I see Multiple db.crypt12 databases in the whats-app Databases folder This is probably due to me copying the app folders to my PC over the years for backup.. Is it…
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How to export/convert WhatsApp chat to PDF/Excel/HTML?

How do I convert/export WhatsApp chat (by chat person/group) to PDF/Excel/ HTML so that I can open it in a computer? I've tried several methods: Manual way using screenshot and stitching it using Android app. To be honest, I really don't want using…
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WhatsApp friends profile image not showing

It's been a few days now since my friend's contact images started to disappear on my Samsung Galaxy Sii. WhatsApp is up to date. Android is 4.1.2. I've already tried: Turn off/on the phone; Add/remove the contact from the address book of the phone…
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How to change contacts name in Whatsapp?

I have a friend and I have added his real name in my Contacts. I want to put his nickname in Whatsapp simultaneously. I am using it in Android. How do I accomplish this?
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Whatsapp: Export chat with media does not work properly

Whatsapp 2.20.108 on Android 9 I try to export a chat with media. I export it either to gmail or gdrive. (please note the difference: You can backup and export to gdrive. I'm interested in the export functionality) For some chats, it works; but for…
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Can i delete old WhatsApp database backup without affecting the chat?

WhatsApp data is taking around 700 mb of internal storage which excludes media. If I delete all the database backup except for the latest one, will my all previous chats get deleted? I don't want to delete any of my chat
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How to re-download a video in Whatsapp?

I downloaded a video shared in Whatsapp. After playing, I deleted it using MX Player Pro. Now, when I tap that video in Whatsapp, it says "Sorry, this media file doesn't exist on SD card." I was expecting that Whatsapp would try to re-download that…
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How can I remove myself as an admin of a group?

There is a group that I was a member of. Suddenly one day, all of a sudden I became admin of a group. How can I remove myself as an admin of the group? And how can I make someone else an admin of that group? Any help appreciated.
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Find out how many messages sent per chat

I have seen that iPhone users of WhatsApp are able to see how many messages have been sent / received in one specific chat. This feature seems to be lacking on Android though. Am I missing it or is it simply not there? Are there any alternatives to…
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Sending a message to all contacts in WhatsApp

I need to send a message to all my contacts (309 phone numbers) via WhatsApp. Is there a way to send a message for all my contacts, because the application just allows 25 contacts at once?
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Whatsapp - last time seen online - what does it mean?

I'm using whatsapp and some of my contacts have been seen online AFTER my messages have been delivered.. My question is: If I read something like this: [10:01] my message is delivered The contact has been seen online at 10:08 Does this mean the…
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