How To Run WhatsApp In Windows 10 Without Needing My Phone?

How to run WhatsApp in Windows 10 without needing my phone? If you are like me, you probably have apps on your Windows 10 smartphone that you can't live without. So here's how you can install WhatsApp again so you can snap back to reality.

WhatsApp Messenger, commonly known as WhatsApp, is the most sought-after messaging application worldwide. As of February 2020, it has over 2 billion users worldwide. This messaging application was first released in February 2009. In February 2014, it was purchased by Facebook in February 2014 and was said to operate as a standalone product.

Due to its many convenient features, WhatsApp is now a central means of electronic communication in many parts of the world like Africa, Latin America, Europe, and the Indian subcontinent. Such features include text/messaging, group chat, document sharing, photos and videos sharing, and end-to-end encryption.

Although it is designed primarily as a mobile phone application, you can also use it on your PC without needing a mobile phone. Below are proven methods that can help you operate WhatsApp in Windows 10 without requiring your phone.

Using WhatsApp Web

Introduced in 2015 as a mirrored version of WhatsApp for computers, WhatsApp Web allows you to use WhatsApp on your computer from the web browser. This is the fastest method since it does not need any downloads.

How to use WhatsApp Web?

1. In the URL field on your web browser, enter webwhatsapp.com. You will then get a QR code which you can scan with your phone.
2. Open WhatsApp on your phone. Find and click on the three vertical dots that are located at the top right corner of the WhatsApp screen.
3. From the displayed menu that appears, click on WhatsApp Web.
4. Scan the Quick Response (QR) code in the browser using your phone.
   

Once the scan is completed, your account will be verified. Although this is the easiest method, it still requires a smartphone for scanning the QR code and only works when your smartphone is connected to the internet.

Using WhatsApp app on desktop

This method is only available for Windows 10 users.

How to use the WhatsApp app on your desktop?

1. Search for Microsoft Store on the Start Menu and click to open it. If you have not signed in to your Windows account, be sure to do so.
2. Search for WhatsApp from the search panel. From the list of displayed results, locate WhatsApp desktop and click on it.
3. To download the app, click/tap on the Download button.
4. Wait for the download process to end and then open the app.
5. Open WhatsApp on your mobile device and then click on the three vertical dots that are located at the top right corner of the WhatsApp screen. This will enable you to access your account.
6. From the options menu, click on WhatsApp Web.
7. In the desktop app, scan the Quick Response (QR) code using your phone.

Once the scan is successful, you can login to your account on your computer. Like WhatsApp Web, this method also requires a phone to scan the code. However, you can still log into your account by simply opening the desktop app.

Using an Android Emulator – BlueStacks

An Android Emulator simulates any Android device on your PC to create a mobile phone-like environment that is usable on your PC. It provides almost all the operating capabilities of a physical Android device and allows you to run Android applications on your computer. Examples of these emulators include Andy and BlueStacks.

How to use BlueStacks?

To simplify the entire process, you will first need to download and install the emulator on your PC and then do the same for WhatsApp. Here's a breakdown of the process:

1. From your web browser, go to www.bluestacks.com
2. Click on Download BlueStacks once the page loads.
3. To install BlueStacks on your computer, double-click the file you just downloaded.
4. Instructions will be provided on the installation wizard. Be sure to follow them to install the emulator on your PC.
5. After the installation process is complete, tap/click on the BlueStacks icon to open the application.
6. Once it is open, look for the WhatsApp app by typing it in the BlueStacks search bar.
7. To download and install the app, click the Install button.
8. Proceed to open WhatsApp by clicking on the WhatsApp icon on your computer.
   
9. Enter your phone number to receive a verification code from WhatsApp.
   
10. A verification failed message will appear on your computer. Click on the option that states “Call Me”.
11. You will then receive a message automatically to your phone. Listen to it and note down the code.
12. Enter the code on your computer.
13. Your account is now verified. You will be able to see your account on your computer.
    

Summary: Run WhatsApp in Windows 10

• Install BlueStacks Android emulator for PC.
• Download WhatsApp for PC on Windows 10/8/7:
• Launch the BlueStacks tool and sign in with your Google Account.
• Head to My Apps from the left pane of Bluestacks window.
• Right-click on that entry and then click on App Settings option in the menu that appears (See image below).
• Now, click on the Set Launch Options button and enable the WhatsApp Run At Startup option.
• The next time you turn ON your computer, WhatsApp will automatically launch itself along with Windows 10 startup.

Conclusion

Although WhatsApp is a popular mobile phone application, you can also use it from your PC. This feature is convenient when you are using your computer for long hours and don't want to be frequently checking your phone. Hopefully, these methods will allow you to run WhatsApp without using your phone.