O Halloween it is a unique blend of ancient traditions and contemporary elements. Its name derives from the phrase “All Hallows’ Eve”, as the festival precedes All Saints’ Day, which is celebrated on November 1st.
Traditionally, Halloween is believed to be a time when the veils between the world of the living and the dead become thinner, allowing spirits to return to Earth.
The Halloween party is full of striking symbols, such as carved pumpkins with scary faces (the famous jack-o’-lanterns), creative costumes, trick-or-treating, as well as decorations that evoke the macabre and the magical.
People dress up in terrifying costumes, visit decorated houses, attend themed parties and share stories of ghosts.
WhatsApp in Halloween mode
A popular way to get into the Halloween spirit is to customize apps and devices, like WhatsApp, to reflect this festive atmosphere.
Therefore, configuring WhatsApp with scary themes, with icons and wallpapers related to Halloween, can add an extra touch of fun and mystery to this unique celebration.
So, today you will learn what steps to follow to make your app with a horrifying theme (but not too much, lol).
Change the keyboard wallpaper
To create a Halloween atmosphere, you can change the keyboard wallpaper in WhatsApp. But this adjustment is only possible in systems Android.
Follow your device’s native settings, which usually let you choose an image from the gallery, like a decorated pumpkin or something scary, to set as your keyboard wallpaper.
When you open the keyboard, look for the gear that allows you to make various changes.
Change the app icon on the home screen
On iPhone: You can use the Shortcuts app to change the WhatsApp icon. Look for WhatsApp in the Shortcuts app and select the option to change the icon, choosing a Halloween-themed icon, such as a skull or a bogeyman.
On Android: You can use third-party apps like X Icon Changer to customize your WhatsApp icon. Open the app, find WhatsApp in the list of apps and select a scary image from the gallery to use as an icon.
Image: André Magalhães, Canaltech/Reproduction
Enable dark mode
Making WhatsApp darker by turning on dark mode is an effective way to create a Halloween atmosphere. On iPhone devices, you can enable dark mode in system settings.
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On Android, WhatsApp itself has the option to activate the dark mode in the application settings. This way, you can make it much more personalized.
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Change the chat wallpaper
At the iPhone: Open the conversation, tap the contact’s name at the top, go to “Wallpaper and Sound” and choose a Halloween-themed wallpaper.
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On Android: Open the conversation, tap the three dots in the top right corner, select “Wallpaper” and choose a scary wallpaper.
Image: Image: André Magalhães, Canaltech/Reproduction
