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TL;DR
- WhatsApp customers on Android can check out a beta model of companion mode.
- The mode will allow customers to hyperlink as much as 4 Android telephones to their major account.
- The beta additionally permits customers to hyperlink an Android pill.
WhatsApp’s companion mode has begun rolling out to cell Android telephones within the type of a beta. The function will allow Android customers to attach a number of telephones and/or an Android pill to their major accounts.
In its newest beta — model 2.22.24.18 — WhatsApp is bringing companion mode to Android telephones, in line with WABetaInfo. This function will permit customers to hyperlink their major account with as much as 4 Android telephones. Each gadget related by way of companion mode will obtain entry to all of the common WhatsApp options and message encryption.
Along with bringing help for Android cell gadgets, the beta can even convey help for Android tablets. Nevertheless, you’ll solely be capable to hyperlink one pill, versus the a number of telephone help.
In the meanwhile, companion mode appears to solely be out there for a few of the beta testers which have put in the most recent replace from the Play Retailer. Nevertheless, it’s anticipated that the function will come to extra customers within the coming weeks. For those who’re one of many fortunate few who has entry to companion mode, you’ll be capable to discover it within the settings menu, below the gadgets part.
However earlier than you may make the most of companion mode, customers should activate it first. That is achieved by going to the choices menu on the registration display and choosing “Hyperlink a tool” from the dropdown menu.
Simply earlier this month, WhatsApp additionally started rolling out its communities function. Communities is anticipated to be out there to everybody within the subsequent few months.
