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Monday, December 16, 2013

Whatsapp Tricks

WhatsApp is one of the most effective cross platform messenger app present till date. Apart from live chat, mesmerising features like sharing media and other data are key features that allows WhatsApp to hold number of users with it.  WhatsApp is now emerging as one of the most influential social media leader. With over 200mn monthly active users, this amazing messaging client has more users than Twitter.


Although everything is quite handy, but some useful WhatsApp tips and tricks will certainly add icing to the cake. Without wasting any time, let’s head over to “Top 4 WhatsApp tips and tricks for your Android” :

1. Hide the last seen timestamps 


Easily Hide "Last seen Timestamp" from whatsapp on your Android device
WhatsApp is now part and parcel of everybody’s life. Whether it’s you or me, no one can spend even few hours without using this amazing instant messaging client. Apart from live chat, mesmerising features like sharing media and other data are key features that allows WhatsApp to hold number of users with it. Although everything is quite handy in WhatsApp, but one thing that annoys majority of users is Last seen Timestamp. Though, for iOs users, they can easily hide the last seen timestamps through advanced settings. But considering Android users, no such feature was available till now. As a matter of fact, Android is synonym to modifications. So, it’s still possible to hide the last seen timestamps on Android devices.

*Before you begin, you need :

  • An Android device running 2.1 or higher version.
  • Block Whatsapp last seen app installed on your device 
Though this app is removed from Play Store
Download and install this App 

*How to Block Whatsapp last seen on your Android:


  • Done with installing the app? If yes, open the app from app drawer. In the app, tick “Block last seen“ (see the image 1 below). 
Easily Hide
  • Now, open WhatsApp. While you are in Whatsapp you will not receive any messages. Though you can write them but they won’t be send. When you leave Whatsapp or turn off the screen, your written messages will be sent and your pending ones will be received. Next time you’ll open WhatsApp, no one can see your Last seen Timestamp.
  • In case you want to see friend’s last timestamp and want to hide yours simultaneously : Open WhatsApp –> Open your friend’s contact –> Press home button –> Wait for few seconds –> Again open that friend’s contact –> You can now see your friend’s last seen timestamp.
  • What’s the trick behind the app? : When you are in whatsapp, your network is disabled to block “last seen” notification. Once out of Whatsapp(or turn off screen), your network is restored to the previous state.

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  • How it works ?It restricts or deactivates your cellphone’s internet connection while your Whatsapp is running on your mobile phone. It doesn’t allow the servers to update your last message reading ( Last Seen) status.
    1. First of all, Download and install this App .
    2. Open the app and tick “Block Last Seen”
    • Now go to WA and you will notice that you Internet connection has automatically went off .
    • As soon as you leave Whatsapp, it will enable Internet connection of your cellphone.
    Disable Last Seen in Whatsapp using Manual method
    1. Disable your cellphone’s Interent and Wifi.
    2. Open Whatsapp. Read and send messages.
    3. Close WA, now enable Internet and Wifi. As soon as the Internet connectivity re-initialized , WA will synchronize  with the servers and the messages will be sent without the server getting your last online status update.

    Disable Last Seen in Whatsapp for Iphone

    I am an Iphone user, what to do ? 
    Just relax because the latest update of WA for Iphone have “Last Seen Timestamp” option. Simply go Settings>> Advanced>>Last Seen Timestamp  and turn it OFF


2. Create fake WhatsApp conversation

WhatsApp is now part and parcel of everybody’s life. Whether it’s you or me, no one can spend even few hours without using this amazing instant messaging client. Apart from live chat, mesmerising features like sharing media and other data are key features that allows WhatsApp to hold number of users with it. Forget everything for now and think deeply about your naughty side.  Now, take a deep breath and answer a simple question, have you ever thought to create fake WhatsApp conversation that never existed? Probably yes. Isn’t it?

April Fool Guys! It’s that time of the year again! Now easily Prank your friends by making up your own WhatsApp conversations and share them with all your friends to see their reaction.

*Before you begin, you need :

  • An Android device running ICS 4.0 or higher version.
  • Whatsaid app (PlayStore link).
There might be possibility that this app is not compatible for your device or this app is not available for your country. If you still wish to use this app, here’s a downloadlink or look for QR code provided below.
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*Things to remember while using this app :

  • You can change the chat background by just tapping the conversation screen.
  • For inserting the victims profile picture, simply tap the profile picture space.
  • You can change the chat’s date and time easily by just pressing the message time stamp.


3. Extend WhatsApp license for free upto 2022


Things Needed:


1.Android Phone with Whatsapp installed,having your account.
2.Nokia Symbian phone.

Steps: 

1.Uninstall your Whatsapp from your android phone.
2.Now remove sim card and insert your sim card in Nokia.
3.Now install a fresh new downloaded version of Whatsapp in Nokia which can be downloaded by going to whatsapp.com from mobile browser.
4.After installation make an account of your number of which you have inserted in Nokia and use it for a while.
5.After that just switch off Nokia and then change your sim card to Android Phone.
6.Now register with your number and its done.

Enjoy lifetime service of whatsapp!!!!
Before we begin you will need an iPhone/iPad (Borrow it form your friend , Its just needed for 5 minutes)
So here is the way to do it.
  • Uninstall WhatsApp from your phone (Android /Symbian/Windows/Blackberry)


  • Now register on your friends phone using your number.

  • You will get the WhatsApp verification Code on your phone , Enter it in your friends iPhone.

  • After it you will see that WhatsApp is running on your friends phone through your phone number.

  • Now remove WhatsApp from your friends phone. 

  • Install WhatsApp back on your phone register your number again, and VIOLA..!!...you've got subscription extended up to 2022

4. Bonus Tip : Run multiple WhatsApp account on your Android


*Before you begin, you need :

  • rooted Android device.
  • SwitchMe multiple accounts app for your rooted Android (Play Store link).
SwitchMe allows you to log in and out of multiple user spaces just as you would on a desktop computer, with each account having its own system settings, apps and data.
  • WhatsApp for your device (Play Store link).
  • Make sure you have plenty of space on your device SD card and Phone memory.
  • Done with Installing SwitchMe app? If yes, follow the steps provided below.
  • Open the SwitchMe app and create two different user profiles for running two different WhatsApp account. These user profiles will have their own own system settings, apps and data.
  • The First user profile you created will work as an Administrator and this account will contain all the apps and data that you are having now. You will be having WhatsApp on this profile if you are using it on your device earlier.
  • The second user profile is the new one, and will contain your Another WhatsApp account.
  • Switch to this account—> Set up your phone for this account—> Open Play Store—> Install WhatsApp.
    • Now, register WhatsApp for your second SIM in this profile. Done? Congratulations! You successfully activated  multiple WhatsApp account on your Android.

5. Have your Android to read WhatsApp notifications for you


*Before you begin, you need :

  • An Android device version 2.3.3 or up.
  • Voice for notification app installed on your device. (PlayStore link)
  • Text-to-speech app installed on your device. (PlayStore link)

*Have your Android to read WhatsApp notifications for you :

  • Done with installing above mentioned app? If yes, follow the steps provided below.
  • Open Voice for notification app and it will ask you to allow this application from accessibility settings. No worries, do it by just heading towards Settings–>Accessibility–> Turn the accessibility settings for this app to On.
  • Now, head over to app once again and select the apps for which you want your device to read notifications for you. Apart from WhatsApp, your device is allowed to read notifications from GmailLineViber and SpotBros.
  • It’s time to just sit back and automate your Android to read WhatsApp notifications for you. Isn’t it amazing?
If your device is with screen on, the App will show you a banner with the content of the notification for 3 secs instead of read the message. If you want your to read notificatins for you even when screen is On, you can do it from app settings.


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