How to Use WhatsApp on Two Phones at the Same Time with Companion Mode

WhatsApp is one of the most popular and best messaging apps in the world, with over two billion active users every day. It has added many new features over the years, such as voice and video calls, stickers, disappearing messages, and more.

But one of the most useful features that WhatsApp has introduced recently is the companion mode, which lets you use the same account on two phones simultaneously.

This is great if you have a secondary phone that you want to use for WhatsApp without switching SIM cards or creating a new account.

In this post, I will show you how to set up and use the same account on two different Android phones using WhatsApp’s companion mode. It’s very easy and convenient, so let’s get started.

What is WhatsApp companion mode and how does it work?

WhatsApp companion mode is a feature that allows you to link your WhatsApp account to another phone, tablet, or computer, and use it independently from your primary device.

You can link up to five devices to your account, including another Android phone, an iPhone, an iPad, a Mac, a Windows PC, or a web browser. All your chats, contacts, and groups will be synced across all the linked devices, so you won’t miss any messages or calls. You can also use WhatsApp on your secondary device even if your primary device is not nearby or connected to the internet. And don’t worry about your privacy and security, because WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption for all your conversations and media on both devices. You can also use WhatsApp Business accounts with companion mode, which is great for small businesses that want to have multiple employees access their account and respond to customers.

How to set up WhatsApp companion mode on two Android phones

Before you start, make sure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp Messenger installed on both your primary and secondary phone. You can download it from the Google Play Store.

Once you have updated WhatsApp on both phones, follow these steps to link them using companion mode:

1. Open WhatsApp Messenger on your secondary phone.
2. Select your preferred language and tap Agree and continue.
3. Tap the three-dot icon at the top right corner and select Link to existing account.
4. You will see a QR code on your screen.
5. Open WhatsApp Messenger on your primary phone with an active account and tap the three-dot icon at the top right corner.
6. Select Linked devices and tap Link a device.
7. Scan the QR code displayed on your secondary phone with your primary phone’s camera.
8. You will see a confirmation message that your devices are linked.

That’s it! You have successfully linked two Android phones using WhatsApp’s companion mode and can use the same account on both devices. You can send and receive messages, make and receive calls, share media, join groups, and do everything else that you normally do on WhatsApp. Both devices will work independently and securely, as long as they are connected to the internet.

What are the limitations of using WhatsApp companion mode?

WhatsApp companion mode is a very handy feature that makes it easy to use WhatsApp on multiple devices without any hassle. However, there are some limitations that you should be aware of before using it. Here are some of them:

• You can’t leave your primary device unused for too long. If you don’t use it for more than 14 days, you will be automatically logged out of all companion devices.
• You can’t send broadcast messages or use payments on companion devices.
• You can’t change your profile picture or status on companion devices.
• You can’t delete chats or messages on companion devices.
• You can’t mute or archive chats on companion devices.

These limitations are not very significant for most users, but they might affect some of your preferences or habits. Hopefully, WhatsApp will improve its companion mode feature in the future and remove some of these restrictions.

Conclusion

WhatsApp companion mode is a fantastic feature that lets you use the same account on two phones at the same time. It’s very easy to set up and use, and it works across different platforms and operating systems. It also keeps your chats and media secure with end-to-end encryption on both devices. If you have a secondary phone that you want to use for WhatsApp without switching SIM cards or creating a new account, you should definitely try out WhatsApp’s companion mode feature.

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