Airplane mode is now available on WhatsApp: how to enable it and what its benefits are
The WhatsApp app has completely revolutionized communication in Spain. It's an essential app in the daily lives of hundreds of people who use it both personally and professionally. Despite being a common part of our lives, we don't always know its tricks and features . Perhaps one of the most recent is the one that protects statuses from screenshots.
One that often goes unnoticed is airplane mode . It's a feature that activates at the same time as the mobile phone itself. This means that this app, like many others, depends on an internet connection. When the messaging platform is offline, it loses its functionality. In the case of WhatsApp, activating this feature can offer an additional advantage: being able to open conversations with unread messages without the double blue tick being activated if read confirmation is enabled.
What is airplane mode for in WhatsApp?This feature can be very useful when you want to read a message without the other person knowing . This way, you can save time before responding or review the message thoroughly without pressure. It also allows you to write a reply without the iconic "Typing" message appearing. Once you've written your message, simply close WhatsApp, turn off airplane mode, and send it.
Another aspect to keep in mind is that if airplane mode is activated, the voice notes will not be marked as played because the other user will not receive a read receipt for that audio.
Advantages of airplane modeWith airplane mode enabled, you can open WhatsApp and view all your previously downloaded media without the app recording activity or showing any status updates.
You can also avoid distractions when reviewing information . This means that if you want to read a previous message without being interrupted by other notifications, you can activate this feature.
It's important to keep in mind that when you write a message in airplane mode, it will be put on hold . This can be very useful if you want to review or edit your text before sending it when you're back online.
How to activate airplane mode for WhatsAppTo activate airplane mode on Android, follow these steps:
- Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel.
- Look for the airplane mode icon.
- Tap on it to activate it.
- Once this is done, mobile data, Wi-Fi, calls, and Bluetooth will be automatically disconnected.
If you have an iOS mobile , that is, an iPhone, this is what you have to do:
- Swipe up from the top right corner or from the bottom to open Control Center.
- Click on the airplane icon.
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