As I know there is no one who is not aware of Whatsapp by now. Because it is one of the most popular online messaging application. It helps users to communicate with their friends and relatives very quickly and easily. About a decade ago, people told other people when they met” I will call you when I am free”. But it is no longer a valid term. Because most of the people say now “I will whats app you or I will make a Whatsapp call”. So, we can understand that Whatsapp has gained that much popularity among the users as a communication method.
Whatsapp Messenger
Whatsapp messenger was initially released in January in 2009 as a free and cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP. The service belongs to Facebook. It allows users to basically chat and call. In addition to basic functions, and allows users to share multimedia stuff, send emojis, make video calls, send voice records, send user location and documents. It works on Android, iOS, Blackberry OS and Symbian mobile operating system. also, users can log in to the account using desktop computers.
Whatsapp On iPhone and iPads
As you know, the iPhone and iPad have their own messaging system as iMessage. But, most of iPhone and iPads users would like to use Whatsapp as their instant messaging app since the service is limited to iOS, macOS and watchOS and less attractive. But, Whatsapp is a cross-platform messaging application and provides an attractive and user-friendly interface with useful functionalities while consuming low data amount.
WhatsApp Cydia Tweaks & Hacks for iPhone and iPad
However much the official Whatsapp messenger is attractive and demanded, users still need some changes. That is why there are tweaks & hacks for official Whatsapp application. But, as you know you cannot apply tweaks and hacks on your Whatsapp application if you have not jailbroken your device. If you have jailbroken your iPhone, these Cydia Tweaks & Hacks will be very useful to enhance your Whatsapp experience avoiding WhatsApp features you do not like.
Whatsapp On iPads
Unfortunately, there is no official Whatsapp application for iPads.It is only available for iPhones.But do not worry, keep reading you will find a way to install it on your iPad very easily. So, all these tweaks only for jailbroken iPhones.
WARecentsUpdates
As instant messengers, all of us curious on other’s status and their new appearance.No one can say that I am not interested in others’ stuff because of all of us have at least one person we are interested in. So, what about if you can get to know about your interested one quickly. What about if you can get to know as soon as your friends change the status or the profile picture? Is not it great? Ok, now you can have notifications as soon as someone changes status or image in your contact list with WARecentsUpdates tweaks. It sends notifications quickly when things change. Also, you can reply to these notifications and show your response to them. If you are interested in this tweak you can download and install it from Cydia
WhatsApp Stealth Mode
Have you ever thought to be invisible on Whatsapp due to any reason? If so now you have a chance to be invisible and spy on others with WhatsApp Stealth Mode. It allows you to appear as offline though you are online. If you are thinking of avoiding a bothersome friend on Whatsapp this tweak will be a great option for you. This is a simple tweak in appearance but protect your privacy well. Not only online status but also it freezes last seen time, blocking the last tip which can show you that you are online.
BetterW
This is another great Whatsapp tweak which allows users to unlock the default hidden features of Whatsapp application for iOS. After installing the tweak users can enable the settings to know the online status of contact without tapping on the contact, disable read notes, prevent sending deleted messages to other members accidentally and Confirm the voice or video call before making them. In order to install BetterW, you have to uninstall WhatsApp similar tweaks since they may cause app crashes.
ABetterPrivacyforWhatsApp
This jailbreak tweak helps you to customize Whatsapp application in a number of ways. It helps users to hide online status, disable read receipts, hide contact names, hide profile picture, enable dark keyboard and avoid iOS default keyboard, Hide “Typing” when typing a text and many more. Actually, it is an all in one security solution for users who expect more privacy from the app.
Watusi
Watusi is another hard to believe jailbreak tweak for jailbroken iPhones. Because the features it provides are incredible. The tweak allows users to write their status using 256 characters which means now you have more space to write about your status. Also, it helps users to send and receive message silently and also it can mute keyboard clicks to keep your chatting even more hidden. If you want to record Whatsapp incoming or outgoing call, Watusi allows you to do so. Not only those but also it provides many more features which are very essential when users want more privacy and security
OnlineNotify
Are you fed up with checking your phone to see if friends are online or not? If so it is time to stop glaring at your phone until your friends come online. Because you no longer need to check your phone time to time with OnlineNotify tweak. It sends you notifications when your friends are online. Also, you can check the time they check in and check out. But in order to get notifications, your friends also have to apply the tweak on their devices. Then, you can pick preferred friends from the OnlineNotify registered users to chart and enable notification facility to receive notifications only from them. Then, you are keeping touch your friends without always checking your iPhone.Not only the online status, but OnlineNotify also informs you when a friend starts to writing Whatsapp message. The tweaks sound interesting but unfortunately, it is not for free.
How To Install Whatsapp on Your iPad Without Jailbreaking
As you know there is no official Whatsapp application. But you can use Whatsapp on your iPad through Safari or another web browser and this online method is the best method until getting an official solution. You do not need to jailbreak your iPad to use this method. But only iPhone users can use this method
- Launch Safari Web browser on your iPad
- Type http://web.whatsapp.com/ and proceed
- But the website does not allow you to log in since it detects that you are using an iPad
- Go to the bottom menu and tap on the arrow which points upside and select “Request Desktop Site”
- Then a desktop site will be displayed with a QR code
- Next, open WhatsApp app on your iPhone
- Tap “Settings” and then select “Whatapp Web”
- Point your iPhone to iPad screen and then, the QR code will be scanned and you will see all your whats app messages on your iPad
Also, you can install WhatsPad++ which is a tweaked version for iPads using Cydia impactor without jailbreaking your iPad.Tough it is not a complete solution for original Whatsapp messenger you can use it until Whatsapp manages to provide an official solution for iPads.