Enable WhatsApp Calling Now [Android, iOS]

WhatsApp Calling has been floating in beta testing since a while. Earlier preview builds did really bad on slow networks. The good news is this has improved by leaps and bounds in the latest version of app

UPDATE: You no longer need this guide. Update to latest version on Play Store and voice calling will be activated.

You can now enable WhatsApp calling if its not already enabled.

Step 1. Download and install latest WhatsApp from this link (Android). (Make sure Settings > security > unknown sources is enabled). And launch the WhatsApp.

iOS Devices: If you’re on iOS  you will need to be Jailbroken and AppSync installed to install the beta. You can get AppSync by adding this repo to Cydia: http://cydia.angelwindx.net. Once AppSync is installed, download WhatsApp beta from here (while on iOS device).

Step 2. (Only if you’re on rooted Android) You can run the following command on ADB shell:

su -c am start -n com.whatsapp/com.whatsapp.HomeActivity

Step 2. (Android [UnRooted] or iOS) Ask someone to give you a call. Once you receive that call, calling is enabled forever. IF you don’t have anyone, you can drop me a message “Geeknizer WhatsApp” at +1 914 458 2726, and I`ll give you a call.

You must receive this call for a second at least to enable calling. Once it’s received, its enabled for lifetime.

That would launch the Three-tabbed calling screen.

Enjoy!

Update: I’ve sent out 300+ call activations.

Update 2: 15th March Seems like WhatsApp server is down. Lot of users recently reported calling not being activated. You can leave your message, I`ll call you once service is back.

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