Asked by: Aouda Dunkers
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What happens to your old WhatsApp number?

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Firstly, your old WhatsApp number will bedeleted. By that, we mean it will no longer appear in otherWhatsApp contacts. If someone sends you a message onthe old number (through existing chat history), it will notbe delivered to you.


Keeping this in consideration, what happens if WhatsApp number is changed?

If you use our Change Number feature, yourchat history will continue to be available on your phone with thenew phone number as long as you continue using the samephone. Please make sure your WhatsApp contacts have your newphone number saved in their phone's address books to ensurea seamless messaging experience.

how can I use my old WhatsApp number without SIM? Just follow the steps below to use WhatsApp without amobile phone number or SIM card.
  1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, tablet or PC. Open up the WhatsAppapplication on your phone, tablet or PC.
  2. Enter Your Home Phone/Landline number.
  3. Wait for Verification by SMS to Fail.
  4. Enter the Verification Code.
  5. Complete the Setup Process.

Also, can I use my old WhatsApp number on a new phone?

You must be able to receive SMS and/or calls on yournew phone number and the new phone must be connectedto the Internet. On your old phone, please doublecheck that your old phone number is still linked to youraccount by navigating to WhatsApp > tap More options >Settings and tapping on your profile photo.

Does changing WhatsApp number delete chats?

No they are not deleted at all.when youchange the mobile Number from your whatsappsetting then whatsapp server confirm that number, butthe chat associated with your previous number is notgonna deleted because whatsapp automatically createdBackup on your phone everyday. So feel free to change yourwhatsapp number.

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Senorina Langfeld

Professional

Will my contacts be notified if I change my WhatsApp number?

You can also choose to notify contacts whoyou have a chat with. Simply, the user has to selectthe Change Number option in WhatsApp Settings ->Account. After inserting the required old and newphone numbers, WhatsApp will ask whichcontacts have to be notified about your newnumber.

Huber Posso

Professional

How do I get my old WhatsApp account back?

1 Answer
  1. Insert the new SIM card with the new number into yourdevice.
  2. Open WhatsApp.
  3. Check if your old phone number is currently verified.
  4. Go to WhatsApp > Menu Button > Settings > Account >Change number.
  5. Enter your old phone number in the top box.
  6. Enter your new phone number in the bottom box.

Dayra Wieschen

Professional

Can I use the same WhatsApp account on 2 phones?

Therefore, multi-phone use of the sameWhatsApp account on multiple phones usually doesn't work. Andit only needs an active internet connection on the secondphone and functions even without a SIM card. 1. Open the Webbrowser on the second phone that you want to also useWhatsApp on and go to web.whatsapp.com.

Buena Nezhdanov

Explainer

Can I change my WhatsApp number twice?

How many times can I change my WhatsApp number?The change number feature allows you to change thephone number associated with your WhatsApp account onyour same smart phone. This feature is intended to be used beforeyou verify your new number. Upto my knowledge theremight be no limit for changing WhatsApp number.

Marcela Opelz

Explainer

Can I have the same WhatsApp on 2 phones?

If you have a dual SIM smartphone, you might bewilling to enjoy two separate WhatsApp accounts for your twodifferent phone number. However, this is whereWhatsApp puts limitations on its app users. WhatsAppdoes not allow its users to configure more than oneWhatsApp account on their mobile phones.

Haijun Pekhterev

Explainer

Does WhatsApp notify when you change your number?

It will not be updated to all the contactsthat appear on your WhatsApp contact list. But anotification will appear in all the chats youhave had. When you change your number on WhatsApp,WhatsApp posts a notification: "1234567890 (i.e.your current number) changed to0987654321(your new number)".

Mounira Ferrarini

Pundit

What happens to WhatsApp when I remove my SIM card?

Everything is stored on the phone, and willremain if you remove the SIM card. This aslo implies that ifyou put your SIM card in another phone, it won't take withit the messages. However, if you install WhatsApp onit, you should be able to get some messages from theserver.

Glayds Peshe

Pundit

When you delete WhatsApp account will others know?

When you delete your WhatsApp account, afew things happen that remove your presence from the app entirely:Your profile will no longer come up on people's friendslists and groups. Your phone number will also no longer havean association with the company.

Iskra Albacete

Pundit

How can I retrieve my WhatsApp account if SIM is lost?

Lock your SIM card.
  1. Use a new SIM card with the same number to activate WhatsApp onyour new phone.
  2. Email us the phrase "Lost/Stolen: Please deactivate my account"in the body of the email and include your phone number in fullinternational format as described here.

Charo Bakihanov

Pundit

Can I activate WhatsApp without SIM?

Thankfully, there are at least two ways to useWhatsapp without a SIM card. Obviously, both of thesemethods do require you to download Whatsapp on yourdevice, either via the Google Play Store or directly from the app'sofficial web site.

Elieser Bucholdt

Pundit

Can WhatsApp work without SIM card?

Yes, a Sim Card is not required to useWhatsapp. Whatsapp doesn't use your network providerto function as text messages do. If you are setting up anaccount with the phone with no Sim, make sure you have yourSim in to receive the verification code. You can nowuse WhatsApp on devices without a SIMcard.

Shirl Drochoi

Teacher

What happens to WhatsApp when I change my SIM card?

WhatsApp can still work on the same account ifyou change the mobile number or SIM card. You caneven move your WhatsApp account to a different smartphone.Once WhatsApp is setup on a device, it'll stay there untilyou uninstall it. Switching SIM cards makes no difference toWhatsApp.

Leonel Lohfink

Teacher

What is the customer care number of WhatsApp?

The dial-in number for the call is (866) 751-3284(toll free) and (973) 935-8772 (international), conference ID:2907041.

Salena Baethke

Teacher

What happens to WhatsApp when I change phones?

With your new SIM in your phone, go toWhatsApp > Menu Button > Settings > Account >Change number. Enter your old number in the top box, andyour new number in the bottom box. If you're changing phone,but not your number, you'll need to backup your old chats andrestore them on your new handset.

Xuewei Ibabe

Teacher

How can I reactivate my WhatsApp account?

To Reactivate WhatsApp Account
  1. Reinstall WhatsApp from the play store.
  2. After installing, open WhatsApp.
  3. Enter your mobile number and details.
  4. It will ask you that if you want to restore the previous backup(Most probably it might be created in the last seven days).

Nour Loitzyansky

Reviewer

Will I lose my WhatsApp groups if I change phone?

Yes, you can change from one mobile deviceto another without losing any of your private chats orgroup chats in WhatsApp. Once you have done this, youcan safely uninstall WhatsApp on your old device andre-install it on your new device.

Sory Bailleul

Reviewer

How can I get a fake number for WhatsApp?

fake WhatsApp Account using a fake number method2019
  1. Download and install this app first-2ndLine.
  2. Then go for signup button.
  3. Now put your details on signup form.
  4. After filling your details Enter “786” as areacode.
  5. By doing this you will get your whatsapp fake number or virtualnumber.

Maryln Staubner

Reviewer

Can I hide my number on WhatsApp?

Unfortunately, there is no way to hide your phonenumber on WhatsApp. The app requires your valid phonenumber to let you login into the service. But that doesn't meanyou can't hide your current number fromyour contacts. There is a trick you can use tohide your current phone number onWhatsApp.

Sage Meindorfer

Supporter

How can I divert my WhatsApp to another number?

To forward a message
To forward multiple messages, tap Menu inthe top right corner > select messages > check themessages you want to forward > tap theforward icon.

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