- Also read: 7 good reasons to prefer WhatsApp over SMS
If there is one format that cannot digest the arrival of smartphones, it is SMS. Text messages have always had the advantage of sending fast and using the most basic networks… However, they no longer correspond to today’s uses.
For this reason, instant chat applications quickly took their place. WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger alone represent 3 times more messages than SMS, and the former already has a billion users.
And in a context where data control is increasingly present in the collective unconscious, WhatsApp has switched to end-to-end encryption on all of its conversations, which makes it very appealing if you’re worried about the future of your conversations.
That’s why today we bring you 10 tips for using the app to its full potential, for its 1 billion users and possibly new users who will likely do the same.
change status
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- Select “Status”
- Choose your status and write a sentence
The app is not just for chatting but can also give a little insight into someone’s mood with a status that anyone can customize. So feel free to use the feature to set the tone for your profile!
Make your profile private or not
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- go to settings
- Then “My Account”
- Then “Privacy”
By default, your profile is publicly visible and therefore easily found by your friends… Like your enemies, which you definitely don’t want to hear about. If this does not suit you, you can easily change the visibility of your account.
customize wallpaper
- enter a conversation
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- Choose “Wallpaper”
By default, the WhatsApp interface can look very boring… But that’s without taking into account the possibility of adding wallpapers and themes that you can choose from a pre-selection and your phone’s memory. !
Create chat shortcut
- enter a conversation
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- Then some more
- Select “Add Shortcut”
If you have people in your life that you chat with more than others and you want to access your chats faster, simply create a shortcut to them on your desktop using this feature.
- Also read: How to install and use WhatsApp on Android tablet
Create a custom notification
- enter a chat
- Tap your friend’s name
- Tap on “Custom notifications”
And of course, what could be better than knowing exactly who is speaking to you before you even pick up your phone? To do this, you can fine-tune the notification to be triggered for each discussion so you can define a custom ringtone for each one.
Mute a conversation
- enter a chat
- Tap your friend’s name
- Press “Mute”
And then there are the conversations we don’t want to have at moment T right now, but from a talkative person who doesn’t expect your answers to continue… Silence him! Fortunately, the app gives you the option to make it temporary or permanent.
Manage admission
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- go to settings
- Then “My Account”
- Then “Privacy”
By default, WhatsApp automatically sends a confirmation to the person you are chatting with. But if that doesn’t suit you, you can disable it. But it can be misunderstood, so feel free to check out our 4 tips for reading a message without notifying the sender.
Enable chat backup
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- go to settings
- Then “Chat”
- Then “Save discussions”
If you lose or replace your phone, you will no longer be able to access your conversations. However, it is possible to automatically back up to your Google Drive account (included for free with your Play Store account) to avoid losing it.
Delete all your messages
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- go to settings
- Then “Chat”
- Then “Chat history”
- And finally “Delete all chats”
Or your WhatsApp has become too cluttered and you want to free up space as soon as possible. Don’t worry, this tool allows you to delete everything in your account and find it white as snow.
change number
- Go to the menu (3 small dots at the top right)
- go to settings
- Then “My Account”
- Select “Change number”
And of course, if you have changed your number, you will have a hard time finding your account… But by being careful, you can easily transfer your entire account from one number to another using this menu.
