Questions tagged [whatsapp]

WhatsApp Messenger is a freeware and cross-platform messaging and Voice over IP (VoIP) service owned by Facebook. This tag can be used for questions specifically for accessing Whatsapp Web or app (via emulator) on Ubuntu.

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How can I share my screen using WhatsApp on Ubuntu?

WhatsApp supports screen sharing on its Android app, its iOS app, and its Windows app. It does not seem to support screen sharing on the web app found at https://web.whatsapp.com . Is there a way to ...
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whatsie_whatsie.desktop icon not removed

i install whatsie from ubuntu software centere i removed whatSie but the icon not removed how can i remove it ? i tried this command cd /usr/share/applications the app folder it's not here sudo snap ...
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How to stay logged in on whatsdesk on ubuntu

I don't use a smartphone, never used one and will never do. I was looking for a way to use whatsapp without a smartphone, and found whatsdesk on ubuntu, which at first sight seemed to work well: I ...
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How is web.whatsapp.com supposed to work on an Ubuntu desktop?

If I open WhatsApp Web in Chrome I get a blank window with this in the middle: Nothing happens and nothing is clickable. Shouldn't it be displaying a QR code to scan from my phone? What's supposed to ...
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Why does "whatsapp" get "Permission denied" for readable system files?

$ sudo snap install whatsapp-for-linux … $ whatsapp-for-linux /home/ray/Music was removed, reassigning MUSIC to homedir Gtk-Message: 19:18:53.036: Not loading module "atk-bridge": The ...
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disable "enter" as "send message" in Whatsapp

Would you know how to disable "enter" as "send message" in Whatsapp, in a laptop with Ubuntu 22.04? This question is similar to a previous unanswered one: Skype on Ubuntu: how to ...
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Annoying whatsdesk on Ubuntu 22.04

I am using whatsdesk on my Ubuntu desktop computer as whatsapp client. Since I upgraded from Ubuntu 20.04 to 22.04 is it showing undesired behavior: every time a message comes in the application gets ...
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Workout the ffmpeg settings used to create a mp4

I am almost 99% sure this is a particularly useless question. As you can see the codec information and they are identical. The information on the left does not work,when sharing with whatsapp, the ...
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Image Corruption with Screenshots on Xubuntu 20.04

Whenever I try to upload an image that I saved with the Screenshot tool I get a corrupted looking image: Example of corrupted image: This seems to happen primarily when trying to upload/paste from ...
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How to log into Whatsapp account on Ubuntu remote server

I have to execute a python script on a remote Ubuntu server. The script basically turns on a webbrowser, navigates to Whatsapp webpage, logs in and sends messages to groups. [Edit] The intended code ...
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open whatsapp links with web.whatsapp.com

There is still no way to install a native Linux application for whatsapp, so I always use whatsapp's webapp with my daily browser (chromium based brave-browser). Everything works [mostly] fine, except ...
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Whatsapp attach screen unreadable characters

I would like to attach a .pdf file and get a screen with rectangles. How to fix it? Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS Thank you.
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Whatsapp on Linux

I was looking for WhatsApp for my Ubuntu but I found out there is no available on Linux. I saw an unofficial alternative called WhatsDesk and I would like to ask if the application is safe in terms of ...
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Have to receive WhatsApp message with old cell phone (no android phone)

My android phone has had some problem, so I like to ask about how could receive my WhatsApp message by old cell phone like below: I guess it could be done by installing some androids simulator on my ...
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On Ubuntu 20.04 - how to install WhatsApp Web?

I need to use WhatsApp on Ubuntu 20.04 and on Internet search found several links such as; Install WhatsApp webapp on Ubuntu https://askubuntu.com/questions/6844...bapp-on-ubuntu etc. WhatsApp ...
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How to transfer Whatsapp backup from Android to iPhone using Ubuntu?

I need to transfer my whatsapp backup from Android phone into an iPhone. Based on the Whatsapp official FAQ there's no easy way to do it. The only way I found googling involves paying an application ...
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How to get whatsapp as a desktop app on Ubuntu?

Hi this is my second day using linux so I am a noob. But when looking for a solution for my question I found this question: Install WhatsApp webapp on Ubuntu the top ranked answer does nothing for me, ...
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From DigiKam to WhatsApp?

I want to send an image which I see in DigiKam via WhatsApp. What is the easiest way to do this?
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WhatsApp native app on Ubuntu

Is there any way we can run WhatsApp natively on Ubuntu 20.04 lts desktop and "not the web-client".
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Bad Persian/Arabic font in WhatsApp web

I am using Ubuntu 20.04.01 L.T.S and after a while installing it, WhatsApp web Persian fonts changed to something really annoying, and the problem is I don't know whether its from Ubuntu, or WhatsApp ...
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Rewind problem after convert *.mp3 to *.aac

I need to prepare audio files in MP3 format for sending via WhatsApp to Android and iOS devices with the ability to pause and mainly rewind. To do this, I use the ffmpeg utility on my notebook with ...
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Editing Notification List/whatsapp

I'm using 20.04 Ubuntu. I want to add/enable WhatsApp notifications on the Notification list and pop-up as other programs. It normally just shows up in my browser. Is there a way to integrate that ...
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Nautilus: Share image (WhatsApp, Facebook, ...)

I use nautilus to look at my local files. How can I send/share an image to WhatsApp or Facebook? I would like to have the well-known share icon in nautilus:
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Simple screen recorder and whatsapp web video format

I have this problem, I am recording my screen using simple screen recorder in Ubuntu. The format is the default, which is mp4 ( .H264 ). My problem is that when I open whats app web, and I try to ...
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Open website as an application [duplicate]

I want to create a shortcut to Whatsapp web that will open it in Firefox as if it were a standalone application. Ideally: No tabs, address, or extentions visible. Indexed as an application when using ...
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How to get Franz messaging app start minimized and with window along the right edge of the screen?

Franz is probably the best in its class, but it has one UI flaw (starts in a small window somewhere in the middle of the screen and there's no setting to start minimized). It might be a good idea to ...
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How make to minimize app to tray on close

I use this page to create a WhatsApp application, but I want when I close or minimize app it's going to tray and not close complete. And how to add startup to minimize. I test alltray, but not work ...
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Where can I find download images from WhatsApp web on Ubuntu?

In WhatsApp web, I logged into my account & I downloaded a few images from WhatsApp. But can't find the files in my download directory. Is there any way to find those images?
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How to create own whappapp, and make shortcuts to open it via keyboard?

I found some whatsapp app but it's not offical. I want to make my own desktop app or shortcut and open whatsapp with one keyboard combination like SUPER + W
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WhatsApp Web doesn’t work in Vivaldi

When I visit https://web.whatsapp.com with the current Vivaldi 2.5 it asks me to either update Chrome or use a different browser: WhatsApp works with Google Chrome 36+ To use WhatsApp, update ...
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GSConnect drops connection and WhatsApp not working

I am experimenting with GSConnect for the first time. I have followed the instructions here and have managed to: Connect to the phone and exchange files (in both directions), Send and receive SMS ...
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Chromium application not supporting what's app web?

I am using the Ubuntu 16.04, browser Chromium is not supporting what's app web feature, it says this feature available in above 36.0 version of chrome. this is not possible for me to install the ...
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WhatsApp app for Ubuntu (non-web)

Are there are any non-web based apps for WhatsApp (think Skype) for Ubuntu? I've read a bunch of things touching on this but all have ended up saying it was just a Trojan horse and pointed to the ...
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Is there any working Whatsapp client for Ubuntu?

I have been looking for one for a long time now, but I haven't found even one working port of Whatsapp web for ubuntu. There was one called whatsie if I remember correctly, but now it doesn't work ...
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WhatsApp Web is asking to update Chrome while using Chromium

I am using Chromium Version 71.0.3578.80 (Official Build) on Ubuntu, running on Ubuntu 16.04 (64-bit). This morning my WhatsApp Web tab asked me to update Chrome with the following message: ...
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How to detect duplicates of photos (even if the duplicate is of lower resolution) and how to keep only the higher-res copy?

Perusing thousands of photos from my smartphone transferred to my computer is a bit of a challenge. Separating the wheat from the chaff is a time consuming late-night endeavor. What makes this ...
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Best way to run Whatsapp on a 32 bit Ubuntu in 2018 without having a smartphone? [duplicate]

I know there are multiple answers on this topic, but most of them are outdated (2015 or older), and suggest the use of either Genymotion or AndY, both not anymore being available for 32 bit Systems. ...
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Whatsapp web qrcode flashes and dissapears [closed]

I'm running chrome on ubuntu 16.04 Whatsapp web seems to have stopped working on the desktop. The QR code flashes on the screen for what looks like 1 frame before disappearing to leave only the ...
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Whatsapp Web QR code won't scan

Unlike this questioner, my WhatsApp Web QR code loads fine, but it won't scan on my Android phone. It's as if the phone doesn't "see" the QR code. I've done it from my phone in Windows on the same ...
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How to start Whatsapp Web on Ubuntu with Whatsapp installed on bluestacks on another computer? [duplicate]

I have recently installed bluestacks on a Windows 7 computer which isn't my normal one and I can't use it often and it's kind of annoying because I don't really own it. I installed Whatsapp on that ...
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What'sApp installed on anbox on ubuntu 17.10 doesn't work – probably it can't acces the internet

I installed anbox with whatsapp on my ubuntu computer just as explained here. I started whatsapp an typed in my phone number. By the way, my phone is no smartphone and that's why I need whatsapp on ...
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How to install official whatsapp for windows (whatsapp.exe) in ubuntu

So I recently noticed that whatsapp has published an official app for Microsoft Windows (PC version). I tried to install the same in my Ubuntu using Wine but it fails to install. I am being prompted ...
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The browser isn't being correctly identified and problems with Whatsapp Web

Today I was trying to access WhatsApp Web in Firefox and then, this screen was displayed, with no messages, nor a QR code to scan: It sounded strange, because I never had this issue. Then, I accessed ...
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Vim editor and it's difference and how to repair these editor [duplicate]

What is difference between Vi and Vim in Ubuntu,Because when you type some text in vi it's much differ from what you type in vim . thank you
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How can I run WhatsApp on Ubuntu using ARC Welder?

Background: I am trying to run WhatsApp on Ubuntu 16.04 using the ARC Welder Chrome app. The following animation displays the procedure as well as the error. Did someone succeed running WhatsApp ...
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Whatapp web constantly flickering

I am running Ubuntu 16.04 I started running whatsapp web for chrome today and the screen is constantly flickering. It didn't happen earlier. Also it doesn't happen with Windows. Why is it happening?...
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How can I use WhatsApp Web on Ubuntu?

I tried to install WhatsApp Web on Ubuntu. I have a Nexus 5 where my WhatsApp works fine. I tried to install the software to my Ubuntu but it asks QR code. I took a picture of it by my phone. But I ...
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Whatsapp on Ubuntu 15.10 desktop *without having access to a smartphone*

I currently don't own a proper smartphone that would be capable of running Whatsapp, and I don't have an account there yet. What I need is a way to run any Whatsapp client on my Ubuntu (64bit, ...
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How to directly save files into host machine from genymotion?

When I use whatsapp, Telegram etc on Genymotion. Files from that app can be download in Genymotion Virtual Device, but saving that files [video photo etc] in Genymotion virtual Device is contain to ...
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cant install whatsapp after making successful transaction Please help

I made the payment, after that when I click on install it says "installing" but doesn't really download and install the whatsapp application .I am using ubuntu 14.04 LTS .If this problem can be solved ...
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