10 WhatsApp Tricks to Increase Message Effectiveness

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There are a ton of helpful features in WhatsApp, but you're losing out unless you're constantly browsing the settings menu.

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The most popular messaging program in the world, WhatsApp, is always changing. Since its initial inception in 2009, WhatsApp has introduced a ton of new features. If you haven't been keeping a close eye on all the upgrades that have been released over the years, there's a strong chance you're not utilizing everything that WhatsApp has to offer in 2024.

We can assist you whether you're a frequent user trying to get the most out of the app or you're brand-new to it. The following are all of the WhatsApp hints and suggestions that you ought to use:

1. Put an end to the spam

One really frustrating thing about WhatsApp is that as soon as you start it, you'll probably receive a ton of messages informing you that you've been joined to groups without your consent. This means you'll be receiving more spam messages than you would on iMessage in a week. However, you are able to stop this. Navigate to Who Can Add Me to Groups? under Settings > Privacy > Groups. As you can see, Everyone is set as the default. Depending on your preference, change it to My Contacts, My Contacts Except, or Nobody.

Open the group chat, press the group name, and then hit Exit to get out of any groups you have previously been added to.

2. Eliminate Sent Message

Though happily you may erase a message on WhatsApp up to 15 minutes after sending it, there are some things you can never take back. You'll get a message saying, "This message was deleted," if you do that, but maybe that's better than what you said.

To remove a message that has been sent, locate the message, press and hold it, and select Delete then Delete for Everyone. Any media you send in a discussion can also be removed by tapping and holding it, then choosing the trash can symbol.

You can remove a message from someone else by tapping and holding it, choosing the trash can icon, and choosing Delete for Everyone > Delete if you are the group administrator.

3. Edit Message After Delivery

There are times when you merely want to fix a message rather than erase it. To do it, hold down a message and choose Edit by tapping and holding it. The modified message will have an Edited tag on it, and this will take effect for 15 minutes after the original message was sent.

4. Enable Two-Factor Verification

If security is an issue, two-step verification is a need. You'll need to input a six-digit passcode when using WhatsApp if you decide you want it, but the convenience is well worth the security. You must create a passcode in order to activate it. Go to Settings > Account > Two-Step Verification > Enable. 

5. Make a backup of everything.

Go to Settings > talks > Chat Backup > Back Up Now to store talks, whether you're saving them for a special occasion or to stockpile material for future blackmail.

6. Send Brief Messages in the Snap Style

Use the View Once capability to deliver a brief message that doesn't be read.

To access media such as pictures and videos, start a chat, click the camera icon to capture a picture or video, or choose Albums to see one that already exists. Next, tap the circle-encircled 1; when it turns green, press the transmit button.

To record audio messages, press and hold the record button after locking the recording with a swipe up. Once the circled number one has turned green, tap it and press the send button.

7. Share your location

Consider using WhatsApp's Live Location function if you don't mind being exposed as a "I'm five minutes away" liar. You can share your location by starting a chat, selecting Location from the menu, clicking the plus sign, and then choosing to Share Live Location. It's a convenient way to locate someone in a crowd or estimate the amount of time until your friend arrives.

8. Lock it Up

Go to Settings > Privacy > App Lock, then choose your phone's biometric lock to keep your WhatsApp conversations safe from prying eyes.

9. Keep Your Private Information Secret

Would you like to be amiable on WhatsApp without disclosing too much information? Navigate to Settings > Account > Privacy to safeguard your privacy. You may modify who can view your last activity date, photo, bio, groups you're a part of, and status there. It is also possible to disable read receipts, but doing so will prevent you from seeing read receipts from other people.

10. Make the Most of Video Chats

Video calling with up to 32 participants is possible with WhatsApp. Go to Chats, tap the individual or group you want to call, and then tap the Video Call icon at the top of the screen to initiate a video conference with just that person.

To make a group call, click the Video Call button at the top of the group chat window after creating or joining one with all of the participants.