Saturday, April 12, 2014

Use WhatsApp In A Web Browser

Whats App is one the mostly used messenger service that people are using on their android smartphone. The best thing about it is that is very user friendly and you can send your images or videos or audio to any friend anywhere. But it comes with annual subscription after 1 year. But have you thought of using it using the web browser. Means like if you don't have your android phone or your mobile battery is low and you need to give some update to your friend, it would be so nice if you were able to use the web browser for Whats App.


But it is possible. A very thanks for Manymo. Manymo is web based Android emulator where you can load the WhatsApp from a web browser. It will emulate the WhatsApp for chatting, contact sending and message history. Since its an emulator, you can find some flaws. It also lags during the process. And the process is a bit slow. This can be used for Windows, Mac and Linux PCs and tablets.

Lets see how this this works:

1. First you need to download the .apk file of Whats App on your machine. You can download it from here.

2. Then proceed to Manymo website and create your account. Follow the steps as mentioned.


3. Then from the Manymo homepage select "Launch Emulators" which will take you to the emulator page. In the top right corner, click "App" to be taken to an app selection page.


4. From here select "Upload App" to be taken to yet another page. Select "Browse" and a window will appear. Locate to the folder you saved the WhatsApp APK and select it.
Note: You won't get a confirmation that the upload was successful so simply hit "Continue" to move on.



5. You will now be back on the emulator page. Select which resolution you wish to use WhatsApp with. Lower resolutions will include a virtual keyboard in the browser. This is handy if your device does not have a physical keyboard. However, this will not be necessary on desktop and laptop computers. When you're satisfied with a resolution, press "Launch" to turn on the emulator. Wait a short time and WhatsApp will automatically open in the emulator.

6. You will need to create a new WhatsApp account for Manymo; the emulator will not allow preexisting accounts. To create an account WhatsApp will need to send you a SMS. First select your country, put in your phone number and hit "OK."


7. You will now have to wait for a SMS verification, which is not optional. The automatic confirmation rarely works correctly on Manymo and there is no option to cancel. You will likely need to wait a full ten minutes to move on to the next step.

8. The odd part is WhatsApp may send a SMS during your wait but it depends on your phone number. In the US, you may get a text within a few minutes. European phone numbers will not receive a text. Those still without a code must press "Call me". This will call your phone and provide recording with your confirmation.


9. WhatsApp will now work in a web browser. Because it's a new account you won't have any contacts so you'll have to tell friends your screen name or import your contacts.


Note: Onscreen keyboards also pose and issue since they do not work on mobile versions of Manymo. You can switch to lower resolution emulators to activate the external keyboard. On larger devices such as tablets this serves as a work around. On smaller devices the external keyboard may be too tiny to use precisely.


Ignore this if you already have an mobile and you are using WhatsApp on it. Use this only if you want to use it on your laptop, PC or tablets. Its not that good but you can sure give a try.

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