At the top of all your chats on iOS there is a search bar if you pull down. Someone might have sent you their address or you might remember talking about a specific programme or film but you don't want to scroll through all your messages to try and find what you're looking for. After which, follow these steps on your Android or iPhone:ĭownload WhatsApp on your new phone (or the second phone you want to use it on) > Approve notifications and any other permissions > On the screen where it asks for your number, tap the three dots in the top right corner > Tap 'Link a Device' to generate a QR code > Open WhatsApp on your primary phone > Tap Settings in the bottom right corner > Tap on Linked Devices > Tap on 'Link a Device' and use the camera to scan the QR code on your new device. You'll need to make sure you have WhatsApp downloaded on your second device. We have a separate feature offering more detail on how to set this up, but once you have done it, you can have a primary phone and a secondary phone both offering up your WhatsApp chats, allowing you to send and receive from either device. It's now possible to have WhatsApp running on multiple phones. If you want to know more about how to edit a WhatsApp message, we have a separate feature detailing everything you need to know. IOS & Android: Chat > Specific chat > Send your WhatsApp message > Press and hold the message you want to edit within 15 minutes of sending it > Edit > Confirm. Finally! You'll need to make sure you are running the latest version of the app, after which, follow the instructions below: WhatsApp started rolling out the ability to edit a message in May 2023. General tips and tricks How to edit a WhatsApp message

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