How to Use Two WhatsApp Accounts on Samsung Phone
Some apps like Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, etc. let you switch between multiple accounts quite easily. However, other popular apps, such as WhatsApp, do not offer this feature. Many WhatsApp users want to use two accounts on their Samsung phone. If you are interested in the same, here we will tell you how to use two WhatsApp accounts on your Samsung phone.
Running multiple accounts of the same app on Android is handy for switching between personal and work accounts. Of course, this is different from the multi-user feature on Android. You don’t need to repeatedly sign out and sign in with two apps on the same phone. Both accounts work simultaneously like two normal apps.
Let’s see how to run two WhatsApp accounts on Samsung phone.
Method 1: Using Dual Messenger
Samsung phones come with a native Dual Messenger feature that allows users to use two instances of the same app. Each app will run a different account and work independently of the other. You can even use separate contact lists. Supported apps include WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, Skype, WeChat, etc. Supported applications will automatically appear in the list after installation.
Using the same functionality, you can run two WhatsApp accounts on your Samsung phone. A new WhatsApp application will be created on your phone. You will be notified of messages from each account separately. Here are the steps to use two WhatsApp accounts using Dual Messenger on Samsung.
Step 1: Install WhatsApp on your phone. Create your first account.
2nd step: Open the phone settings and go to Advanced followed by Dual Messenger.
Step 3: Activate the toggle next to WhatsApp. A pop-up will appear to confirm the installation of the second WhatsApp. Tap Install.
Step 4: You will be asked if you want to use a separate contact list for the second WhatsApp. Activate the toggle if the answer is yes and select the contacts. Otherwise, tap Next. Wait for your phone to install the second copy of the app.
Step 5: Open the app drawer and you will find the newly installed WhatsApp on your phone. The second WhatsApp will have the Dual Messenger symbol on them to differentiate the two apps. Set up your account on the second WhatsApp and you are good to go.
Method 2: use WhatsApp Business
Another way to use two WhatsApp accounts on the same phone is to install the professional version of WhatsApp. It is a free app from the house of Facebook only, which also has WhatsApp. The business app works like WhatsApp with additional features.
Designed primarily for business users, WhatsApp Business offers features like labels, catalogs, greetings, quick replies, and more. This method also makes it easier to use two WhatsApp accounts without additional effort. You can also customize everything on your second WhatsApp account. You can check the full comparison between WhatsApp and WhatsApp for Business.
Pro tip: By installing WhatsApp Business, you can use three WhatsApp accounts on the same phone. Two will work using Dual Messenger functionality and one will work with WhatsApp Business.
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Method 3: use third-party apps
Previously, the native functionality to use two applications was not supported by manufacturers. Some phones still do not offer the feature. For those unsupported Samsung phones, third-party apps come to the rescue. If the two methods above do not meet your needs, you can use this method. Parallel Space is one of the most popular apps.
It even has a slimmed down version for phones with less RAM. Find out how Parallel Space Lite differs from Parallel Space. Unlike the two methods above, using third-party apps can feel a bit heavy on your phone. There may be a delay in notifications and a slight battery drain. You must also first open the third-party app, such as Parallel Space, to use the second app. The overall process is a bit hectic compared to the first two methods. If you don’t like Parallel Space, check out its alternatives.
Troubleshoot: WhatApp contacts are not showing
When some users run two WhatsApp accounts on the same phone, the contacts do not appear in one of the accounts. To fix this problem, you need to open WhatsApp and tap on the floating new message icon at the bottom.
You will be redirected to your contact list. Tap the three-dot icon in the upper right corner and select Refresh. Now check again and your contacts will show. If that doesn’t fix the problem, restart your Samsung phone.
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These are the three methods to use two or even three WhatsApp accounts on the same Samsung phone. If you don’t want to install and use WhatsApp Business, you have to use Dual Messenger function. Since it’s baked in functionality, it will work like a charm.
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Once you add two WhatsApp accounts, you can hide one of them on your phone. Find out how to hide apps on Samsung phones from the following link.
Last updated Sep 21, 2020
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