NEW YORK: WhatsApp will soon release the new version of the app which will feature WhatsApp voice calls.
However, this feature is already going around and there are already quite a number of Android users who are already using the app to call each other.
To get voice calling feature on your phone, you need to first of all download the latest beta version of the messenger and install it on your Android device. In this way, you need no longer depend on instant messages only to communicate, but you can also use voice calls to keep in touch with your WhatsApp friends.
The feature is however still available on an invite-only basis. Furthermore, WhatsApp developers have been activating and deactivating the feature regularly, which means the versions were only meant for beta testing. The feature has been improving with each rollout, with the recent version adding more Android users to its database rather than just concentrating on Android Lollipop and KitKat devices.
Getting WhatsApp calling feature first
As noted above, the free voice calling feature of WhatsApp has not been made official just yet and it’s not available in the Play Store. However, getting this feature up and running on your Android device is still possible with the help of a WhatsApp APK 2.11.552 free download. In this way, you won’t have to wait until the company makes the feature available in the stable version.
However, this feature has yet to be featured for iOS devices, but there are rumors that there is a Cydia tweak known as WhatsApp Call Enabler that offers users with WhatsApp calling services when installed on a jailbroken phone. Better still, you could wait for the final release of the stable version of WhatsApp, which will include this feature for all iOS and Android users.
Downloading WhatsApp APK 2.11.552 for voice calling
As previously indicated, you must first download the latest version of WhatsApp beta in order to install the voice calling feature on your device. This version can be found on the official WhatsApp website or apkmirror.com. Since it is not yet stable, this version cannot be found in the Android Market.
Using your phone, visit the app’s website and download WhatsApp APK 2.11.552. Alternatively, you can use your PC to visit WhatsApp website and download the APK file. However, this process will need that you have a USB cable that you will use to transfer the downloaded file to your phone. When the file is on your phone, tap on it to start installing it. If your phone rejects the app on grounds that it is from an unrecognized source, you must first of all enable the installation of apps from “Unknown sources” via your phone’s Security Settings or Applications Settings.
How to activate free WhatsApp voice calls?
To activate the WhatsApp calling feature on your Android device, you must find someone who is already using the feature on their device. After that, make this person call you on your WhatsApp number and after this happens, you’ll see a change in your app. However, you must first of all restart the app in order to notice the new changes where there is an additional Calls button for calling contacts on the app. Furthermore, you’ll also see a Call button located next to each contact’s name in your list of contacts.
Make sure you trust whoever calls you to activate the WhatsApp calling feature on your device to avoid distributing your phone number to people who may end up being a real pain.
Beta releases are unstable, beware of malware
Beta releases are not included in the official app stores for specific reasons and among them is that they are unstable, insecure and still incomplete. Usually, they are released for beta testers (developers) to test it and give back the required feedback so that the app can be improved for the overall benefit of the public. Thus, you should be aware that this version might not function accordingly and it may occasionally hang or have some lag in performance.
You should also be warned that the voice calling feature is only available via invitation and nothing else. Avoid scammers who might ask you to something else other than receive a call from them in order to activate WhatsApp voice calls on your Android device.