How to Use WhatsApp

I made this project to help my grandfather talk to his brother on the phone. My grandfather has never owned a smart phone before and has just gotten the hang of calling people. However, my grandfather's brother primarily uses an app called WhatsApp to talk to people. WhatsApp is like a social media app where people can phone and video call one another, share updates about their lives statuses and send messages. It is relatively easy to use, but my grandfather needs some help understanding the logistics. This guide will help anyone who struggles to understand the intricacies of WhatsApp, people who are new to the app or people who are curious about the features of the app. This documentation provides a comprehensive guide to a basic messaging app.

A smart phone with WhatsApp installed.

The WhatsApp icon has a green background with the picture of a chat-bubble on it, as shown on the picture above. Touch the WhatsApp icon to open WhatsApp.

Once you open WhatsApp, you will likely see a variation of this image on your screen, depending on what operating system you are using.

Tap on the Get Started button. The app will direct you to a page where you can type in your phone number. Once you type in your phone number, the app sends a one-time password to your phone number to confirm your identity. Once you enter the OTP onto the box provided, your have created your account.

The app prompts you to add a profile picture and a brief description that your contacts can view. Once you have finished those steps, the app will prompt you to add contacts.

Add the phone number of the person you want to contact by typing their name on the search bar. The WhatsApp interface should look something like the picture on top once you add all the contacts you want to message if you are using iOS. Tap on the name of the person you want to contact when it shows up on your screen.

To call someone, tap click on the phone icon on the top-right corner of the screen. The icon It looks like the picture on top.

To video call someone, click on the camera icon on the top left corner, right next to the phone icon.

To message someone, just tap on their name on the contact list open their chat and use the keyboard for whatever messages you need to send.

WhatsApp also has a feature named Statuses. Statuses are a way to update your contacts about your life. You can access this feature This feature can be accessed by tapping the button on the bottom left corner of the screen when no chats are selected. To post a status, simply tap on the "My Status" button and post whatever you would like to show your contact list, this commonly includes events you attend or special occasions you want to share with your friends and family. You can also see other people's statuses on this page.

For any questions or changes, go to the settings tab. Tap on the circular icon on the bottom right corner of your home screen to access a page consisting of the changes you can make to your account.