About a month back, there were rumors that the Facebook-owned and very popular messenger service WhatsApp would soon be available on your computer via the web. Today, the folks at Whatsapp have pulled it off.
The new web client is an extension of the data from your phone, displayed in a Google Chrome page. It's simple to set up, and as long as your phone has a data connection you'll be able to send and receive messages via the Whatsapp service right from your PC.
To connect your web browser to your WhatsApp client, simply open https://web.whatsapp.com in your Google Chrome browser. You will see a QR code --- scan the code inside of WhatsApp, and you're ready to go. You have now paired WhatsApp on your phone with the WhatsApp web client. Your phone needs to stay connected to the internet for our web client to work, and please make sure to install the latest version of WhatsApp on your phone.
At this time, there's no web solution at this time for iOS users because of limitations of the platform but it works on BlackBerry OS, BlackBerry 10, Android and Windows Phone.
If you're using WhatsApp. give this a spin and let us all know how it went in the comments!
Source: WhatsApp
Reader comments
WhatsApp now has a Chrome web client
I love my wahtsapp app on blackberry device even more!
Posted via CB10
By the way it works great!!
ya people are funny now ya are complaining that is a CHROME extension and not a firefox extension lol.. if BBM would've make this available for any browser. even for IE 95 ya would dig a hole on the internet looking for it. and would be praising Blackberry. but since it's Whatsapp it sucks cause is for Chorme lol
It's awesome! Works very well!!!
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It works beautifully. I am so pleased with myself .
super bien!!
I have the BBBZ what'sapp, being hungry to get this app, went I put my question on concerning.
Lol and behold a reply stating that BBWA and BBBZ were both updated to the same level.
But then I found out I can have both what'sapp BBBZ and BBWA installed on this phone, just like my fb.
So installing the BBWA version brought forward the feature we are all looking for here.
I no longer have to move from my PC to answer messages
I am Happy As Larry :)
jtvberry
My Whatsapp web option (swipe down from top), just showed up. It wasn't there yesterday and I didn't need to update anything.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W2oi4Kpt4A
I would like to ask.
Why hasn't there been a video made on this subject to make it all the more easier, instead of having us search through even more unsecured websites and extensions on the PC for a QR code that's not on what'sapp website.
Why run the risk with ppls liberty if we're so secure.
jtvberry
I can't install whatsapp I keep on getting "error installing application " after downloading. Please help
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I used it today. It's an awesome feature and a feather in their cap. A market leader has shown beautiful ingenuity in feeding her market needs
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Let's hope this motivates BlackBerry to release 10.3 to all us bb 10 users... BlackBerry WhatsApp as got the jump on you for the majority of you users...
Posted from my Z30.. keep on smiling...
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Great! And BlackBerry 10 is supported.
Z10STL100-2/10.3.1.2072
It also works flawlessly in Opera browser. For the ones that don't like Chrome.
Thanks!
Z10STL100-2/10.3.1.2072
I can't see how to scan QR code using my Q10. Can someone guide m?
Posted via CB10
Love this new feature on the web. Work very nice.
Posted via CB10
its impressive ,easy to use and works very well
Can't see the option yet and I have the latest version of Whatsapp as per BBworld
Posted via CB10 on Z10
not going to lie, its much faster than bbm/text on blend
I can't find WhatsApp Web option on the App on my phone when I swiped down. Checked for updates on the store and it says I have the latest version.
Posted via CB on BlackBerry Z10
I don't know how this thing is (i'm not interested in whatup) but blackberry blend is amazing, I wouldn't substitute it for anything.
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I only had a short go of Blend on my brother's Samsung Tab a couple of weeks ago, and found it very impressive!
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BlackBerry better move its ass with BBM, cause Whatsapp it's killing with these features, come on BlackBerry where is cross platform video chat? Where is your own multi platform desktop clients? The technology is there use it. USE IT!!!
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The desktop version is blackberry blend and is awesome!
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As someone has already mentioned, Blend is only available on BB10.3+ devices only. WhatsApp is available on everything.
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Cool
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Chrome is the leading browser in the market in 2015. In addition, chromebooks are hot in edu markets.
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In the modern economy, speed x execution wins. I hope Chen gets the culture right.
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I've recently joined the BlackBerry camp again but feel disappointed to see oldschool comments and die hard fan boyism. Let's keep this objective and realistic shall we? BlackBerry should have opened up desktops years ago. Without needing a resource hogging blend setup.
I like my passport but certain things aren't executed well. I used to work in cdn telecom, feels the same. People stuck in a rut. I couldn't speak about Skype because some grandma's were still using ld.
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It works good for me have the beta zone update but think they pushed that one through to bbworld couple days ago, swipe from top and Whatsapp Web should be there
COME ON BBM, this is seamless integration
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Thats frustrating. BlackBerry sits on everything, whatsapp said it'll get something done, and they get It done...
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It's so Damn simple to just sit there, take a cursing and do jack about it.
Now expect the pennies and pounds to flow right in.
Am wondering who is under that voodoo spell, or rather "Black Magic Moment" we have all been waiting for.
Do Ya know what, no more waiting
Lie
jtvberry
BlackBerry sits on things because to rush out a service without making sure that it is secure is as stupid as pulling a mortgage for a house then figuring out later that you couldn't afford $2.5M.
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That reminds me of PlayBook
jtvberry
I just came here to see all the bbm love :) Seriously though, this whatsapp on the web works really well. Kudos to them.
BBM had its chance to Release a webapp but they did not...
What's app Web? Where on pc or the app itself?
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Chrome desktop.
Well, if that's your browser of choice... :-)
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So that they can mine your data better!
But why only with the resource hungry battery hog Chrome? More browser support coming up?
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Awesome!
₱asaporte₱ilipinasSQW100-1/10.3.1.2072
Scanning the QR code but nothing happens.
Posted Via Z30
Scanning QR in last version WA app?? :)
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Worked now for me...
Posted Via Z30
BBM should have a web client like this in addition to blend
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Yep sounds really secure. NOT!!!
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I'm 100 percent sure that there are many bugs and I'm also concerned about how secure this is. I'll wait some time before I'm using it.
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Downloading chrome...cant wait
Posted Via Z30
Blend sux! Where is Linux Support?
I know right? I don't think any of BlackBerry's products ever had any Linux support as far as I know. I could be wrong but it does suck because I am a BlackBerry supporter and Android user.
Blend is written in Qt5. De facto ported to Windows. Why Linux native Qt5 app not exist?
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Yes. We want Linux. That's why I did not even try Blend. I stay away from Windows, android, Google and Apple on all my devices.
Man.. you can't get everyone happy! Blend is awesome but... I am running it on windows.
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It works great!
Looks Good...
We just Need some more tune ups: Local Rooms.
Posted via CB10 on a Blackberry Q10 running 10.3.1.1949 using Vodacom-Mozambique
This is what I've been saying bbm needs.
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Anyone got this working on a OS7 device?
Nice one. Hope the Whatsapp webpage is not blocked by IT at the company I am working for.
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FYI the client works in Opera (for the small percentage of people who use both Opera and BlackBerry!)
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What's app messenger and BBM are faaaaaar behind. Viper is the best! It's in every OS even linux. Has call feature video feature, fast delivery and great emotions and stickers. Simply amazing. The only problem is the bb app is rubbish
PAOK
Viper is a snake or an antivirus product (Vipre). The app you're referring to is called Viber, isn't it...? :-)
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BBM needs to get on desktop though, nothing compelling about the service anymore.
Hello... BlackBerry blend does it and it is muuuch better. When you will get it you will fall in love with it, trust me.
Powered by BB10
With an S5? Don't assume everyone is rocking a passport.
WeChat did it way before... and the process too is almost similar....
http://wechatforum.com/how-to-login-wechat-on-web-t79.html
Again... its not pure innovation.... ;)
Posted via my Z30STA100-2/10.3.1.1949
There needs to be a toggle to switch between WhatsApp accounts.. I Have Multiple..
Does this mean us on what'sapp BB Beta Zone can get this additional feature to and on a "Z10STL100-2/10.2.1.3062" at that.
As I've just looked on the Chrome website extensions where I see 3 what'sapp add-ins sitting there.
I tried one and the page won't complete on the PC or from the scan to phone.
jtvberry
Hopefully this will help bring it to Blend
I think this is a huge deal for WA! If I didn't have Blend on my Passport, this might even tempt me back to WA.
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Good point but we have blend and there is nothing better!
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Of course it's for chrome but not Firefox. Chrome= google, which= anti consumer anti privacy, unconstitutional. While Firefox= the complete opposite.
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You guys hear that?
It's the BBM division closing its doors.
Geez, still no desktop app for BBM and no cross-platform video. Why enter cross-platform if you're not trying to win?
Facebook is not wasting anytime with keeping WhatsApp THE PREMIER cross-platform messaging application.
This is innovation folks.
I'm not looking forward to Facebook integration into Whatsapp though.
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Facebook will engulf and assimilate WhatsApp slowly...
Why else would you pay $16b for an app with little revenue, but a huge user base and lots of data... ? :-)
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I can't see the WhatsApp Web button - is there an update for the app?
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Works for me now - I had to uninstall and reinstall
Posted via CB10
You may have to do a hard reset to get the Whatsapp Web to appear.
Posted via CB10
Nothing exciting.
Apple, The New Evil Empire
Nothing exciting
Apple, The New Evil Empire
I had to un install and install again the app and then swipe down and the option to scan was there.
Posted via CB10
Confirmed
I also do not see the option when pulling down the menu bar in WhatsApp. Maybe it works only when the BB10 system is in English?
Just a question for anyone who may know. I can't check right now. Is the QR code linked to the IP address of your computer or, once scanned, linked to your whatsapp account? If I used it at work and then at home would I have two different QR codes linked to my whatsapp account? I'm thinking it's linked to the IP address because what happens if I change my phone number? Does that mean if someone knows my IP address they could get my contacts with a bit of manipulation?
Wonder how secure it is
Posted via CB10
Same here.
Secure: maybe, private: no... :-)
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I swipe down inside the WhatsApp app but there is not WhatsApp Web option, no option to scan
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BBM getting steam rolled again by WhatsApp. They're doing a great job in stepping up their game, and matching BBM features. Not making it easier for me to stay in BBM. Half the features I want aren't even available cross platform BBM. Come on BlackBerry! In still rooting for you.
Anyone who says privacy keeps you on BBM good for you. Keep in my it's not important to all.
How is BlackBerry getting steam rolled ?
We have Blend. I don't need to keep a browser tab open and I don't need to run Chrome.
I'll take Blend anyday.
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But I thought Blend only worked with a BlackBerry 10 phone. Am I mistaken? So in other words if you don't own a BlackBerry 10 phone you can't run blend from your Android phone to your Android tablet or iPhone to iPad. Or any combination of those, you need a bb10 phone.
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You are correct.
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And that too, only 10.3.1. Which is only on Passport for now. God knows when us lowly Z30 folks will get it
I guess it's good if you're in front of a laptop all day.
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Now all they need is to put that thing on BlackBerry blend
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+1
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Cool!
Working flawlessly and easy to set up.
If only it was incorporated in to Blend it would be even easier :)
I'll wait for the firefox/bbm combie, thanks!
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Not sure I understand the point of the Web extension -- can someone enlighten me to the benefits of this? Thanks
Tour 9630 > Bold 9650 > Q10 > Classic or Passport???
For a good percentage of people who sit in front of a computer all day this is great. No need to check your phone for messages because it shows on your computer.
Thank you...so basically this is just allowing whatsapp users to message online?
Tour 9630 > Bold 9650 > Q10 > Classic or Passport???
This is really cool. BB10 users have to access the feature to scan the code from the down-swipe menu, not from the side menu as whatsapp's website currently indicates.
I am unable to find that option. I mean its not there. on top as well as side menu.
A integration into blend would be nice
Posted via CB10
Wow, this is extremely sophisticated. BBM is getting steamrolled, BlackBerry better get the ball rolling.
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I agree.. it feels how BLEND should feel
* Blend allows connecting BBM, text, and emails.
* Blend works on iPad, Android tablets.
And...
* Whatsapp-web is just Whatsapp. No email. No texts.
* Whatsapp-web only works in desktop Chrome.
So, how is Whatsapp beating BBM?
Posted from my awesome White Z30
700 million users Vs 90 million users
To be fair, you're comparing Whatsapp to features of blend, not features of bbm. Whatsapp is an instant messenger, like bbm, neither of which will allow you to view emails on your desktop. This desktop client is also available to all android, wp, bbos, bb10 phones and tablets...not just ipads, android tablets, and a small number of bb phones that can actually use blend.
they are beating bbm by having a bigger a much bigger market share
Who?
Lol
Tour 9630 > Bold 9650 > Q10 > Classic or Passport???
I don't use Chrome anymore. The data mining that it does slowed my computer down big time. Lots of thread on that about Chrome.
Posted via Classic
Facebook's version of BlackBerry Blend without the security.
Posted via CB10
And the email, and the text, and the work browser, and channels..
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Chrome? No thanks.
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How to scan qr code?
Swipe from the top, go to 'WhatsApp Web', it'll appear allowing you to scan.
May i know what's your whatsapp version? Mine is 2.11.1167
I'm using that same version, but I'm still not seeing that option
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http://forums.crackberry.com/blackberry-10-apps-f274/whatsapp-launches-web-client-992022/#post11280740
v2.11.1167.2. Try deleting and reinstalling.
Ugh. With the Beta Zone version of WhatsApp installed BB10 hadn't bothered to tell me there was an update available in BlackBerry World yet.
Posted from the CB10 app on my BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2/10.3.1.1949 on O2 UK - Activated on BES10.2.4
Off topic, but good to see the editor in chief so interactive and involved. You have been this way since you took the mantle.
Annnnnd BBM is a step behind.
Posted via the super amazing BlackBerry Q10
I thought BlackBerry Blend took care of this functionality for 10.3 users.
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Unfortunately some of us are still waiting for 10.3!
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BBM is not behind: many devices already support Blend and very soon all devices will support Blend.
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Including iOS AND Macs
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Doesn't work yet. What a pity.
It works fine for me.
You did not have to update anything via BB World? And where does the option for the web show in the app?
Swipe down from the top in the whatsapp app and you'll see the "Whatsapp Web" option
PassportSQW100-1/10.3.0.1418
Working for me. Very cool, especially if you want to send stuff from laptop to a friends phone.
Posted from my awesome White Z30
"Unfortunately for now, we will not be able to provide web client to our iOS users due to Apple platform limitations."
Hahaha...
Wait,.. does it work for BB10? LOL
Posted via CB10
Whatever you do, don't ask Jerry. We don't want him going on another rant about us pirates now, do we?
What are you talking about pirating for?
Has nothing to do with this
Posted via the Android CrackBerry App!
Raino is just reliving a 2014 moment, it'll pass lol. He got it out of his system now.
I must have missed the apology ;)
I was able to connect and the PC to BlackBerry synchronization works amazingly well, but non of my messages are actually being sent (or whatever the second check mark means).
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Jerry Hildenbrand. Why doth thou consort with we pirates?
Whatsapp: pass.
Chrome: double pass.
You are a genius. Baaaad combination when you consider whatscrap+chrome
NewsFlash! The highest rankin g American citizen is using a BlackBerry
Absolute data toast... :-)
And you find yourself between the two hot slices...
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I am jelly. Hear me squelch! *Bleeding delicious, BlackBerry jam*
Raino, you're the man. And have been quite often in the past.
-pac
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News flash - world not flat
Posted via the Android CrackBerry App!
From where to scan within tha app? Is there an option for this? Or will an update be pushed to cover that?
Posted via CB10
Swipe from the top, go to 'WhatsApp Web', it'll appear.
Can't find it. Under which option is it?
Posted via CB10
Seems like the option is being slowly pushed, I tried 7 times while reading this article and then suddenly it appeared, just keep trying every so often it will eventually show up...
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I see. I can't find mine yet. Someone said re-installing and installing again may help. But I would just wait and see. Thanks.
Does it work on beta?
₱asaporte₱ilipinasSQW100-1/10.3.1.2072
Just give me a laptop running bb10
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That's off-topic, but i'd be up for that.
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It's pretty on-topic. WhatsApp has pushed this out, meanwhile we're all still sitting around waiting for 10.3 to drop. Our software 'release' seems a bit constipated.
Z10 + Classic = T10 Torch please!
It's called the Passport..could be done..if BlackBerry really wanted to unleash the power of the processor ;-)
But the passport doesn't bend, remember?
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I have a 10-ton press at work that might change that! Not with my Passport, that's for sure!
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Yeah, I'd be all over that. BB10 would make a hybrid laptop with keyboard and touchscreen worthwhile, far more than Win8
Posted via CB10
I'll settle for the "PlayBook ii"
Now, that's a big one.
Frosty white Q10/10.3.1.2072
Cool
Posted via the CrackBerry App for Android
Don't use Chrome anymore, takes on too many cpu resources. Make a Firefox extention already..
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+1
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I gave up on Firefox for the same reason
Posted with my FREAKIN AWESOME PASSPORT!
+1. I'm happy with Opera
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+10 for Firefox...
But yeah, why not use Google, if you're using WhatsApp / Facebook already... :-|
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+1
I used to think Firefox was bad, but Chrome has surpassed it in resource usage by a LONG shot now.
It will even to continue running various extensions even AFTER the browser is closed!!
You have to specifically yell Chrome not to do this.
http://lifehacker.com/stop-chrome-from-running-in-the-background-after-y...
Posted from my awesome White Z30
How about Netscape?
What about Omniweb? :-)
I went back to Seamonkey as main browser at the moment... :-)
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It will fail
#BBFactCheck
WhatsApp backed by Facebook will fail only when Facebook does. That is not going to happen any time soon.
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Oh why is that?
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Because they r worth about $190 billion. That should be a good enough reason and at the rate at which they r going there no reason they won't be getting bigger.
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Vapourmoney... ? :-)
Users are hooked, and use it no matter what, but real value is constituted by revenue, and there isn't much so far...
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Oh, come now. There's plenty of user data they've already riffed. The IRS has simply not yet caught onto capturing this information as a line item(s).
That's what AOL thought too.
Posted via Z30 supremeness
Don't take up gambling
Posted via the Android CrackBerry App!
Sameeeee!!!! Firefox!
It's too bad that blend already does what this is trying to do...poor whatsapp
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