How to Use WhatsApp on Android?

WhatsApp is a popular messaging application of Play Store. If you would like to use the application on your device, this beginner’s tutorial will help you about that. You will learn how to use WhatsApp on Android devices. If you want to leave a feedback or if you have any questions, you can click on the request support button below of this content.

How to Use WhatsApp on Android

– Download WhatsApp from Play Store.
– Allow all permissions for WhatsApp to use application fully.
– Run WhatsApp on your Android device.
– Tap green chat bubble to begin use WhatsApp.
– Select a contact.
– Text on the message field.
– Send it to your contact.

This is what you need to do for the basic usage of WhatsApp and only text purposes. However you can do more than this on the application. We will tell you all features of WhatsApp and how to use them on this page. We hope that this is going to be useful for you.

How to Send an Emoji to Someone?

– Run WhatsApp.
– Tap on a conversation or start a new conversation.
– Tap on smile icon which is located in the message field.
– Select one of emojis from the top of your keyboard.
– Send it.
You can find many different emoji sets on WhatsApp. You can explore all those emojis on the application and send the most relevant one for your conversation. There are also GIFs and Stickers that you can use on the app. Let’s mention about them…

How to Send GIF on WhatsApp Android

– Go to a conversation that you want to share a GIF.
– Tap on smile icon in the message field.
– Tap on GIF at the bottom of the keyboard.
– Touch on search icon below.
– Search a GIF.
– Tap on a GIF to Send it your friend.

How to Send Stickers on WhatsApp

– Open a chat on WhatsApp.
– Tap on the message field.
– Tap on sticker icon which appears at the top of keyboard.
– Select a sticker from the bottom menu of application.
– Tap on sticker to send it.

You can also reorder stickers of you with tapping on settings (cog) icon. You can also see the icon in the picture above at the bottom of the screen. So you can change location of your favorite sticker set anytime.

How to Send an Image or Text Which is Copied Clipboard

– Copy a content (Image or Text).
– Go to WhatsApp.
– Open the chat that you want to send text or image.
– Tap in message field.
– Tap on the file icon that located top of keyboard.
– Select an item from clipboard to send.

In the example picture above, there are generally pictures on clipboard. However you can also use clipboard to send texts too.

How to Send Files (Pictures, Documents, Audios, Videos) on WhatsApp

– Run WhatsApp Messenger.
– Tap on Attachment icon which is located in message field.
– If you will send a file other than a picture or audio or video, you will need to select Documents.
– Select gallery for pictures.
– For videos, select camera.
– For audio, select audio.
– Select the content which you want the send.
– Send the file.

One of the most used features of WhatsApp is sharing images and videos. You generally need to pick a picture or video from your gallery for this option. Alternatively you can also record a video and take a picture of you instantly through WhatsApp messenger. We are going to tell this at other steps below.

How to Send Location on WhatsApp

– Open a conversation that you want to share your location on WhatsApp.
– Tap on attachment icon which is located in message field.
– Select location from the menu.
– Tap on Send your current location.

Send location feature will help people to find your location easily and it will also help you to see someone location. There is also another good feature as live location. You can get information on how to use WhatsApp Android below.

How to Share Live Location on WhatsApp

– Run WhatsApp Messenger on your device.
– Tap on attachment icon.
– Select Location from menu.
– Tap Share Live Location.
– Select the time duration.
– Make a comment if you want to…
– Send location.

This will also help someone to watch your location with 15 minutes or 1 hour or 8 hours duration.

How to Record & Send Video Through WhatsApp

– Run WhatsApp Messenger.
– Open a chat that you want to record video and share.
– Tap on record icon located in message field.
– Tap & Hold on the circle to record video.
– Release when you are done.
– Watch the video.
– If you think it is ready send the video.

You can use this feature when you want to record a video from your location and want to share it with your friend. You can also take a look at our file sharing steps above for sending videos from gallery.

How to Take a Photo & Send it on WhatsApp

– Start WhatsApp on your Android device.
– Open a chat.
– Tap on record icon which is located in message field.
– Tap on circle below.
– Check your new picture.
– If it is ok, send it to your friend.

Recording video and taking picture is almost same on WhatsApp. You can also check the picture above because there is not any difference. All you need to do is tapping and holding onto circle for recording video.

How to Call Someone on WhatsApp

– Run WhatsApp on your Android.
– Tap on Calls at the top of the app screen.
– Tap green phone icon which is located bottom right.
– Select an individual from your contact list.
– Tap on phone icon near of your contact name.

Your call just started with that now. Please also ensure that your mobile connection or wifi connection is good enough to make a quality call.

How to Video Call Someone on WhatsApp

– Run WhatsApp.
– Tap on Calls.
– Tap green phone icon located at the bottom right of app screen.
– Select someone from the list.
– Tap on camera icon to begin to video call someone on WhatsApp.

Video call is good for to see someone who is living far away from you. You will also need to have a good internet connection to use this feature effectively.

How to Clear Voice & Video Call Log on WhatsApp

– Run WhatsApp.
– Go to Calls.
– Tap on three dot menu.
– Tap Clear call log.

If you don’t want your call logs to remain at your phone, this feature is going to help you about the situation.

How to Write a Status on WhatsApp

– Run WhatsApp.
– Tap on Status.
– Tap on Pencil or Record Icon.
– Write your status. (If you prefer record, take a photo or record a video)
– Send it.

Status are fun tools for share your current feelings to people. You can also find lots of fun status on internet to share. You can also share links, youtube links on status pages.

We provided information on how to use WhatsApp on Android device for beginners. We are going to give more information about WhatsApp at incoming days. If you have any questions let us know.