WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular messaging applications, offering a variety of features, including voice and video calling. However, for reasons of privacy or personal preference, some users may wish to disable WhatsApp video messages while others want to disable the call functionality. In this article, we'll give you tips on how to disable WhatsApp calls on Android and iPhone devices.
Disabling WhatsApp calls on Android
While WhatsApp doesn't offer a native option for disabling calls, there are other ways to get around this limitation.
Using an older version of WhatsApp
WhatsApp VoIP calls are a recent feature. To remove this option:
- Open the WhatsApp application;
- Click on the three dots at the top right, then select "Settings";
- Under "Chats", choose "Chat backup" and click on "Save" to make a backup;
- Go to the Google Play Store and download an earlier version of WhatsApp, ideally 2.12.4 or earlier;
- When you open this version, choose to restore your discussions and media.
Note: This method has its limits, as over time it is likely that the use of obsolete versions will no longer be supported.
Using a third-party application
An alternative is to use GBWhatsApp, a modified version of WhatsApp :
- Download and install GBWhatsApp ;
- Restore your saved chats and media ;
- Press the three vertical dots, then "GB Settings";
- Select "Other MODS", then "Deactivate voice calls".
Disabling WhatsApp calls on iPhone
The iOS platform doesn't offer a direct method of disabling WhatsApp calls. However, here are a few solutions to minimize disruption.
Activate mute mode
You can set your iPhone to silent mode to avoid being disturbed by calls - it couldn't be easier. As you can see, this doesn't actually block calls.
Use "Do not disturb" mode
Do Not Disturb (DND) mode lets you reduce interruptions by silencing calls, alerts and notifications.
- Drag down to access the control center ;
- Press the crescent-moon icon to activate DND mode;
- For specific settings, go to "Settings" and choose "Do not disturb mode".
We hope these methods will help you personalize your email experience to your preferences, and always remain vigilant to avoid the WhatsApp hacking.
