Using WA Classic
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WA Classic looks and works like WhatsApp 2.10 from 2013. If you used WhatsApp on an iPhone back then, you'll feel at home. This part of the guide explains every screen.
The five tabs
| Tab | What it's for |
|---|---|
| Favorites | The people you write to most, one tap away. See Favorites, Contacts and Status. |
| Status | Coming in a later version. |
| Contacts | Everyone on WhatsApp from your phone's address book. |
| Chats | All your chats and groups. See Chats. |
| Settings | Your profile, chat settings and notifications. See Settings. |
Pages
- Chats: the chat list, new chats, deleting chats
- Messages: text, photos, videos, voice messages, replies and reactions
- Voice calls: calling and answering, also on the lock screen
- Groups: new groups, group info, muting
- Favorites, Contacts and Status
- Settings: every option explained
- Notifications: how messages reach a locked iPhone
TIP
WA Classic is linked to your WhatsApp account like WhatsApp Web. Everything you do on the old iPhone also shows up on your phone, and the other way round.