Now You Can Set WhatsApp as Your Default Calling and Messaging App on iPhone
If you are an iPhone user and want to use WhatsApp as your default calling and messaging app, it is now possible. Apple’s latest iOS 18.2 update allows you to choose third-party apps for calls and messages.
The feature was previously only available for users in the European Union but is now available worldwide. It offers more flexibility and a more personalized experience for iPhone users, especially those who use WhatsApp as their primary communication platform.
Note: For your information, third-party apps could be set as the default calling/text messaging app on Android a long time ago.
How to Set WhatsApp as Default Calling and Messaging App on iPhone
If you are an iPhone user and don’t want to use the default calling app or text message app on your iPhone, you can now change it. For this, make sure that your iPhone is currently updated to iOS 18.2 or later.
If you set WhatsApp as your default messaging or calling app, your iPhone will automatically open WhatsApp instead of Apple’s built-in apps (Messages and Phone/FaceTime) whenever a call or message is made.
- Open Settings on Your iPhone.
- Scroll Down and Tap on Apps.
- Tap on Default Apps.
- Tap on Messaging and Select WhatsApp.
- Go Back to Default Apps, Then Tap on Calling and Select WhatsApp.
That’s it! You’re all done…
How to Get Back Default Calling and Messaging App on iPhone
If you’ve been using WhatsApp as your default calling and messaging app on your iPhone but now want to switch back to the default Phone and Messages apps, you can easily do so by following the steps mentioned below.
- Open Settings on Your iPhone.
- Scroll Down and Tap on Apps.
- Tap on Default Apps.
- Tap on Messaging and Select Messages.
- Go Back to Default Apps, Then Tap on Calling and Select Phone or FaceTime.
That’s all…
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