Using WhatsApp on two Androids using the same account, i.e. phone number, is not the default, but it is possible. This can be done on both root and non-root devices.
Read on to learn how to use the same WhatsApp account on two Android phones.
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The same WhatsApp account on two Android browsers
The easiest, though not very convenient, way to access your WhatsApp account on any Android device is to use the WhatsAppa web version. For this purpose:
- On the other device, launch a web browser ,
- Go to https://web.whatsapp.com ,
- In the browser window you will see the QR code ,
- On the first device, launch the WhatsApp messenger ,
- Open the menu (three dots icon in the upper right corner).
- Tap WhatsApp Web
- You will see a QR code scanner
- Point the device at the QR code on the screen of the other device to scan it .
Ready . You can now use the same WhatsApp account on two Android devices.
The same WhatsApp account on two Android devices through the application
If you don’t want to open the browser on your Android phone every time, use the WhatsWeb application (link below). After downloading the APK file and installing it on the second Android device on which you want to use the same WhatsApp account:
- Open the WhatsWeb application on the other device,
- Open the WhatsApp messenger on the first device,
- In WhatsApp, select menu> WhatsApp Web ,
- Scan the QR code by pointing the first device to the second screen.
Finished! You can use your account on the other WhatsApp device.
Alternatives to WhatsApp
Using the same WhatsApp account on two Android devices with one phone number is not the easiest thing in the world. If you don’t feel like “bypassing” WhatsApp settings, consider switching to other messengers , such as Facebook Messenger or Telegram . Thanks to them you can freely use on several devices using the same account.
1. WhatsWeb
An ideal application for users who want to use two WhatsApp accounts on one smartphone. WhatsWeb allows you to synchronize and run multiple WhatsApp accounts from one device . It also gives access to your contact list, chat history , messages, photos, files and more.
Download >> WhatsWeb
2. Messenger
Facebook Messenger is an application for communicating with Facebook friends and more. You can send text and voice messages , add and share photos, and send messages to one or many people at once, share your location , play games together and much more.
Download >> Messenger
3. Telegram
Telegram is an easy-to-use messenger that protects your data and privacy . It allows you to create group chats with up to 200 people , encrypts messages, allows you to share videos up to 1 GB and send several photos at once , store data in the cloud, etc.
Download >> Telegram