WhatsApp is an application that is constantly being perfected keeping pace with the technological devices on which it runs. Proof of this is that they do not stop offering new functions to speed up your instant messaging system. One of these functions is a menu with a list of very useful shortcuts that is kept apart from the main menu and hidden until it is activated.
Through this secret WhatsApp menu it is possible to carry out quick actions such as starting the camera, searching for a chat, starting a new conversation or showing the QR code so that you can share it with a future contact.
How to enable the WhatsApp hidden menu
Its activation is very simple, although the menu options may vary slightly between phones with different operating systems. We show you the steps you must follow to see these hidden WhatsApp options, both on iOS and Android.
First of all, update WhatsApp to its latest version. To achieve this, go to the application store of your mobile device (App Store or Play Store), look for the WhatsApp tab and click on the Update option (if available).
Next, press and hold on the application icon until you see a list appear with the options mentioned above.
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