Hi. I’m thinking about switching to Linux on my smartphone. The only reason I can’t is because in my country WhatsApp is everywhere and I’m expected to have it for various school/sport things. I’d like to setup whatsapp on my laptop, but I don’t know how.

I know WhatsApp Web and Desktop exist, but in the past you needed to log in to your phone at least once a month for the web session to keep working. Is it that still the case?

Or can I just log in from Android (and be fine as long as I don’t accidentally log out)?

  • Mikufan@ani.social
    52·
    9 months ago

    Just ditch it. Best thing to do.

    Waaaaay less annoying shit. If someone wants someone from you they can call, or send an email or use Signal (wich should work on Linux phone)

    • T (they/she)@beehaw.org
      32·
      9 months ago

      This is a very good example of a reply that doesn’t help at all. Sorry.

      You aren’t aware of eveyones contexts so assuming everyone can simply ditch communication apps is very narrow minded. Many people have family members that aren’t well versed in tech and in many situations calling isn’t an option. My 70 years old mom for example would probably find easier to write me a letter and send it through mail than to learn how to use a new app (she can’t call since we live in different countries). Whenever they even change the app layout is a pain.

      I deeply hate Whatsapp with all my might but there are sacrifices that need to be done for people you care about.