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Here are 5 cool WhatsApp tricks you might not know about:
1. Read Messages Without Sending a Blue Tick
Want to read messages without the sender knowing? Here’s how:
- Use Airplane Mode: When a message arrives, turn on Airplane Mode, open WhatsApp, read the message, then close the app before turning off Airplane Mode.
- Or disable Read Receipts: Go to
Settings→Privacy→Read Receipts→ Turn it off (this disables blue ticks but also for your outgoing messages).
2. Pin Important Chats
Keep your favorite chats at the top for easy access:
- Long-press the chat → Tap on the Pin icon (📌).
- You can pin up to 3 chats.
3. Custom Notifications for Specific Contacts
Set unique ringtones or vibration patterns:
- Open the chat → Tap the contact’s name →
Custom Notifications→ Customize as needed.
4. Hide Specific Chats with Archive
Hide chats without deleting them:
- Long-press the chat → Tap on Archive.
- You can view archived chats at the bottom of the chat list and even enable “Keep Chats Archived” in settings to keep them hidden permanently.
5. Star Important Messages
Save important texts for later:
- Long-press a message → Tap the Star (⭐) icon.
- View starred messages:
Menu(three dots) →Starred Messages.
Want even more advanced tricks like creating broadcast lists or using WhatsApp Web shortcuts?
