It’s been over a year since WhatsApp It has been testing the “multi-device mode” in all versions of its platform, which means that both the mobile app and WhatsApp Web and Desktop will work independently of the smartphone, since the latter can be without an internet connection, far from the PC. and even power off and it won’t affect others, you will continue chatting smoothly.
However, many users have complained that the “multi-device mode” in whatsapp webwhich you open through a computer or laptop, has too many inconveniences such as the messages, videos and photos of the entire chat history do not load completely, so this time we will teach you a trick to get back to use the old version of WhatsApp Web.
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HOW TO USE THE OLD VERSION OF WHATSAPP WEB
It is very easy to use whatsapp web without the “multi-device mode”, the one that does depend on mobile phones with Apple’s Android or iOS operating system to continue working. As you remember, all the Beta versions of WhatsApp tend to have flaws, since it is a program that tests the new functions and tools that the Meta application intends to add to its platform, in this case “multi-devices”; therefore, all you have to do is exit the beta by following these steps:
- First, open WhatsApp and press the icon of the three vertical points that are located in the upper right corner.
- Several options will be displayed, tap on “Linked devices”.
- Here click on the “Beta version for various devices” section.
- Finally, a new window will open, click on “Exit beta version”.
Ready, that would be all, you are back to the old mode, automatically your account whatsapp web will close and ask you to scan your QR code to link your account. It is important to clarify that now you depend on the mobile device, so make sure that it has a battery greater than 20%, an Internet connection and that it is not too far from the computer or laptop.
How to hide your WhatsApp profile picture from specific contacts
- From your mobile, check that WhatsApp has no pending updates.
- Now, access the Settings from the three dots icon.
- Go to “Account” > “Privacy” and click on “Profile photo”.
- At this point, the “My contacts, except…” tab will appear.
- Tap it and choose which contacts you want to see your profile picture.