Almost all Android smartphones now support dual-SIM card slots, allowing users to use two different phone numbers on the same device. Officially, you are not allowed to use two WhatsApp accounts on the same smartphone. Companies such as Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei, and Honor, on the other hand, now offer a ‘Dual Apps’ or ‘Dual Mode’ feature (the name varies by brand), which allows users to run two separate accounts of the same chat app. This means you don’t have to carry two phones just to use two WhatsApp accounts.
How do I enable Dual WhatsApp on my phone?
- First, go to your smartphone’s ‘Settings.’
- Users can look for the Dual apps, Clone app, Twin app, or Parallel apps option in Settings. The function’s name will vary depending on the smartphone you own. A One Plus device, for example, has a ‘Parallel Applications’ option.
- You can use this function to activate your second account by selecting the ‘WhatsApp’ option.
- Users can also change the name of the second account to something else to distinguish between the two accounts.
- Return to the ‘Home Screen.’ You will notice two different WhatsApp Messenger icons.
- Start the process of creating a new account by opening the parallel application.
Steps for creating a WhatsApp account:
- Open your WhatsApp account and select ‘Accept and continue.’
- Tap ‘Next’ after entering a phone number for which you want to create an account.
- You will then be given an OTP to verify your identity.
- After entering the OTP, you will be prompted to enter your name and display image, and your account will be activated.
That’s all there is to it; you now have two versions of WhatsApp running on your phone. You’ll be able to send and receive messages using both numbers, which is useful if you want to keep your professional and personal life separate.