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Installing Whatsapp on Nexus 7

Noticed nobody has asked this yet.
I've done a bit of searching and there seems to be a clunky way to do this involving an old SIM card (so Whatsapp doesn't throw a hissy fit when it has two clients connected to the same phone number) and using TitaniumBackup after rooting the device.
Is there any way to do it without rooting our Nexus 7s? As an owner of a Galaxy S2 with CM9 I have no issues rooting my device, I just wondered if there was a way to do it without?
Thanks for any help people!

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That would be a me too...
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WhatsApp running on my unrooted Nexus 7
I have WhatsApp running on my unrooted Nexus 7! :silly:
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betamale said:
I have WhatsApp running on my unrooted Nexus 7! :silly:
will post a screenshot as soon as I have the chance ...
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Here we go!

What did you do? Restore a titanium backup?
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What I did ...
aidanbree said:
What did you do? Restore a titanium backup?
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I did NOT ROOT my N7! :victory:
(I might have if I needed to but I prefer not to!)
Here is what I did (basically)
android-hilfe.de/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-forum/243625-anleitung-whatsapp-auf-tablet-jetzt-auch-ohne-root
(I can't post links yet )
Its in german I know but google will translate I guess. It is for another tablet but it works.
I had to kweak the process a little bit because WhatsApp wouldn't let me use the CALL option.
I had the confirmation code send as a text message to the phone number (to another phone).
Now it works like charm! :highfive:
I am really HAPPY with my Nexus 7 now! :fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

I actived it by another phone. Just find any phone got text n call function. I entered number of that phone to whatsapp on nexus 7, then take code from that phone n input it to nexus 7. It work for me.
It work with Viber n LINE too.

black_eagle5000 said:
I actived it by another phone. Just find any phone got text n call function. I entered number of that phone to whatsapp on nexus 7, then take code from that phone n input it to nexus 7. It work for me.
It work with Viber n LINE too.
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Can this be done with my existing SIM in the HTC Desire or will I have to use a new SIM with new number?

Salty Wagyu said:
Can this be done with my existing SIM in the HTC Desire or will I have to use a new SIM with new number?
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can anyone explain how is it done i translated that site someone gave here and i still cant understand how make this work
EDIT: well i did managed to understand and now it works but but it wont send me an sms to verify and i cant use the call me says i failed to many times and i didnt!

I have it working because I did a Titanium Back from my Galaxy Nexus and copied the file to my Nexus 7, than restored.

Anyone have the apk?
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le0.br4zuc4 said:
I have it working because I did a Titanium Back from my Galaxy Nexus and copied the file to my Nexus 7, than restored.
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Do you get the messages on both your GNex and the N7?

Mindemon said:
can anyone explain how is it done i translated that site someone gave here and i still cant understand how make this work
EDIT: well i did managed to understand and now it works but but it wont send me an sms to verify and i cant use the call me says i failed to many times and i didnt!
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i have the same problem, can anyone help?
I tried with 3 different phone numbers are well

clankfu said:
Anyone have the apk?
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Do you get the messages on both your GNex and the N7?
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I receive msg on both devices if someone start a conversation with me. If I start that conversation from the tablet I will receive msgs on the tablet but if I start conversations from the phone I will receive answers on the phone, makes sense?

le0.br4zuc4 said:
I receive msg on both devices if someone start a conversation with me. If I start that conversation from the tablet I will receive msgs on the tablet but if I start conversations from the phone I will receive answers on the phone, makes sense?
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Yea, that makes sense but is the whole conversation shown and saved on both devices?

translated the text with chrome but still do not fully understand how to get this working . anyone care to explain?

based on betamale link to the android-hilfe.de forum.
I've got it working without root.
Required apps -
1. Whatsapp apk (must be the absolute latest from the play store - to download the apk from the play store, see http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader/
[UPDATE: Step 1 - NOW, may not work and you will have to source for the apk...just request in this thread, someone will most likely put one up or there are other "locations" to consider!]
2. Appguard apk (see http://www.backes-srt.de/produkte/srt-appguard/)
Install whatsapp.apk
Install appguard.apk
Start up open/run appguard.
Select "Secure a new app"
Select "Whatsapp"
Appguard will take you through 3-steps
scan and secure application
Uninstall existing application
Install secured application
Once the process is completed, within Appguard, you'll need to change Whatsapp Permissions by removing the setting for "Phone calls - read phone status and identity"
Setting up Whatsapp
You must have gotten a 3-digit verification code from whatsapp. I got this by using a mobile phone, setting my landline as the number and got Whatsapp to call me with the 3-digit verification code.
With verification code and the phone number (my landline) ready -
Now open/run Whatsapp.
Enter the phone number (used to get the 3-digit verification code).
Select the three-dots tab to enter the code.
Enter 3-digit code.
Whah-lah! whatsapp on Nexus 7.
Additional info.
1. With my mobile phone (with a working whatsapp installation), I made a backup of the whatsapp application and data (data backup is really all that is required). From settings clear whatsapp data. Started whatsapp to register with my landline for the 3-digit verification code. Once I got the voice message, I reinstalled my mobile phone whatsapp data to reinstate my daily whatsapp installation.
2. When registering with the "new number", whatsapp will attempt to "text" the number. It'll time out and offer the option for you to be "called". You'll need to wait 1 minute to activate the request for whatsapp to call with the code.
3. With Appguard, I believe, you can install appguard then install whatsapp. Appguard will then detect the "new" application installation (whatsapp) and offer the option to set the permissions for newly detect application installations.
4. After everything is working, I'd gone on to remove Appguard and test sending and receiving with whatsapp. Whatsapp still works (I uninstalled application did not clear appguard data).
5. Not tested - Hope this is persistent after restarting the Nexus 7.

Salty Wagyu said:
Can this be done with my existing SIM in the HTC Desire or will I have to use a new SIM with new number?
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I'm assuming you want two differently whatsapp identity.
You can use your current sim but will need a different number with which whatsapp can text or call you with a 3-digit verification code (I used my landline number).
You should make a backup of the whatsapp data (I used mybackup). Then in Settings, clear whatsapp data on your HTC Desire. Open whatsapp and you'll go through the process to register a phone number (don't use your HTC phone number...use a landline number or use another sim) and have it text or call you with the 3-digit verification code.
When you've got the 3-digit verification code, you can restore your whatsapp data and you'd now have restored your HTC Desire's whatsapp data linked to your HTC Desire simcard.
Next is the Nexus 7 installation process - follow my detailed process posted to this discussion.

I had some trouble too
First of all ... Thx ultrawires for the work/help! :good:
Everything regarding the installation and preparation steps is described perfectly.
I had the same issue with Whatsapp like some others described it here. When I did hit the CALL button (after the verification via text didn't work) I got an pop up telling that I had to many times tried to get an activation code and so I can not use the voice verification and I should contact support via email ... bla bla bla
It took me a while to figure out a workaround.
What I did...
I signed up for a n online phone number (one that you can receive txt messages with!).
I had this online phone number homepage open on my laptop in front of me.
I have an old, no longer used, android phone (with a german :silly: prepaid card in it and connected to my home Wifi).
I uninstalled whatsapp (clearing data) and reinstalled Whatsapp.
I started the setup of Whatsapp on the old phone using my online phone number up to the point when you send the data the first time....
Next to me I had my Nexus 7 (prepared like described by ultrawires).
I started the setup of whatsapp on the nexus using the same voice phone number up to the point when you send the data the first time....
FIRST I started the verification process on my old phone....
THEN I received the text message with the verification code on my online phone homepage...
THEN I started the verification process on my nexus... it failed (of course)
THEN I used the three-dots tab (right bottom - took me hours to find it!!!) to enter the code.
and WhatsApp is working perfectly WITHOUT ROOTING the Nexus 7!
If you don't have an old phone I guess you can do it like ultrawires described in his Additional info. 1. by making a backup of whatsapp on your actual phone, ... do the process ... and re-install the original version.
It might even work with the CALL option on a regular working phone without having all this online phone number thing.
to sum it up:
- you need a phone to do a new WhatsApp installation on it
- you have to use a different phone number, on which you can receive calls or text messages
- prepare, install and setup Whatsapp on your tablet (nexus 7) using the code you received via phone call or text message
Hope this helps!
I haven't uninstalled AppGuard yet.
@ultrawires
Did you restore all the permissins for Whatsapp before you uninstalled AppGuard?
I know it is a little bit confusing...
But you can be sure it works ... somehow...
... and for me this makes my nexus 7 really PERFECT!
ENJOY!

I have a small question expect people to respond. Applications installed on the android phone will run in full-screen mode so install them on the Android tablet specific here is Nexus 7, the application can run in full-screen mode?

[Q] Remove 10 recipient limit on group SMS/MMS

Just recently switched from Verizon and an iPhone to TMobile and the LG G2. I found out today I cannot send to more than 10 recipients in a group message. I tried Hangouts, Handcent, Textra, Go SMS... nothing seems to allow more than 10. How can I increase this? My phone is currently not rooted and just running stock.

I just picked up a G2 and am wondering if there has been a solution to this issue? Haven't ran into it in a while and it's annoying when I'm trying to send a text to 15 people about our next hockey game. Thanks!

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I just picked up a G2 and am wondering if there has been a solution to this issue? Haven't ran into it in a while and it's annoying when I'm trying to send a text to 15 people about our next hockey game. Thanks!
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Uses GO SMS. I can send out a 100 person sms now using my S3 and Tmobile.

Verizon Messages +

Has anyone been able to send texts over wifi using this app on the note 3? Ive read that people can get it to work on tablets, but i cant seem to make it send via wifi on the note 3.

sfld said:
Has anyone been able to send texts over wifi using this app on the note 3? Ive read that people can get it to work on tablets, but i cant seem to make it send via wifi on the note 3.
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I haven't tried it but if it's VZW related I will not put it on my device, I don't trust them.

I have used it on my PC.
When you first run it, it takes a while to download the last 3 months worth of text messages to/from your account....
...which in itself is scary....

I used it as my primary Texting App because it makes it effortless to sync across to my Tablet, and also allow texting from my Tablet. I don't trust Verizon either, but this is a dang good program. Put it on my spouses phone and tablet as well. Plus, I flash my phone(s) often and this actually syncs all SMS and MMS.

syntheticexctasy said:
I have used it on my PC.
When you first run it, it takes a while to download the last 3 months worth of text messages to/from your account....
...which in itself is scary....
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"when you first run it" ...
Ok what is "IT" that you're running on your PC???

TechnoHippie said:
"when you first run it" ...
Ok what is "IT" that you're running on your PC???
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http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/overlays/messages-desktop.html
I also figured out today that somehow, this app running on a PC shows when some other parties are typing. I suspect it's when the other party is using the messages app vs. the stock SMS app. The friend that I was chatting with earlier when I spotted this is coming over shortly, so I'll see whether she's using the stock messaging app, or "Verizon Messages".

syntheticexctasy said:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/overlays/messages-desktop.html
I also figured out today that somehow, this app running on a PC shows when some other parties are typing. I suspect it's when the other party is using the messages app vs. the stock SMS app. The friend that I was chatting with earlier when I spotted this is coming over shortly, so I'll see whether she's using the stock messaging app, or "Verizon Messages".
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Thank you for the link. I was unaware that this even existed! Downloading it now to play with it - whoot!

So my friend is using an S5 with the Messages+ app set as default SMS app on her phone. They must've done that from the factory?
I'm willing to bet this is in preparation for the move to VoLTE. (The messges+ app uses the internet to send messages vs. SMS messaging which is carried on the 1x network)

Group messaging

I just switched from a Verizon note 3 to a sprint note 3 and noticed there is not group messaging option that will send separate message to others. usually there would be a check mark that says group conversation and you can uncheck that to send the same txt message to multiple people without them seeing it. I figured I would tri the S5 Moar port but I cannot get Wifi calling to work on it and its a necessity but it has the type of messaging app I need can someone please help me. I am currently on Vision X rom

Can anyone help

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Can anyone help
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go to messages-setting-sms/mms untick group messaging. done

here is a screenshot I am talking about
Here is a screen shot of what I am talking about. Do you see how there is a check box that says group conversation. This check box was available on the Verizon version of the Note 3 I had but not on the Sprint version. I tried to use the apk from the galaxy S5 but then I had a lot of errors with MMS in general and not being able to send pictures also no one can send or receive over wifi at all. If someone could please help.

acesup_11 said:
Here is a screen shot of what I am talking about. Do you see how there is a check box that says group conversation. This check box was available on the Verizon version of the Note 3 I had but not on the Sprint version. I tried to use the apk from the galaxy S5 but then I had a lot of errors with MMS in general and not being able to send pictures also no one can send or receive over wifi at all. If someone could please help.
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can anyone tell me how to please get this check mark in the normal app? I would appreciate it?

Unable to send messages

Hi All,
Just got my moto x yesterday. After setting it up, everything was working fine. This morning I tried to send a hangout message and text message using moto voice and it wouldn't send. I used the command "OK Moto X, send text to (so and so). It would ask what's the message? I would tell it " hey what's up " (for example) and then it goes to a Google search with blank results. Everything else works fine (music on spotify, YouTube, etc.) Its simply not working with the voice to text commands. Any help would be appreciated as I looked all over the phone, and on Google and couldn't find answer. I also attached a screenshot of the behavior

You Are Not Alone
I got the same problem. Given that I can't find squat about this problem on the web, I wanted to chime in and let you know that there is someone else with this problem. If I find anythong, I will share posthaste.

Humm wish I could say that I'm having the same issue but it works for me
Okay Moto X send a hangouts message to (.....) is this working?

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Humm wish I could say that I'm having the same issue but it works for me
Okay Moto X send a hangouts message to (.....) is this working?
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Nope. Same behavior. If I do (OK moto x send hangout/text message to so and so "hey whatsup") it reads it and asks me if I want to send, I say yes and it shows " yes" in the search bar like I've attached in the screenshot
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Just wanted to update on this. It started working again, and I didn't do anything.....
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I get failed to send message on Textra almost everyday from normal use It seeems like I lose reception often? So many bugs with this phone