In this article, I will explain four simple ways on how to use Whatsapp on pc without bluestacks. Bluestacks is an android emulator that allows you to access android features and apps on your windows pc. So with bluestacks, you can easily access your favorite android apps such as Whatsapp and Facebook messenger on PC without major drawbacks.
However that is not always the case, sometimes bluestacks can over freeze or takes up a lot of RAM making your PC look like hell on earth.
But to cut your grievances short, this WhatsApp howto will guide you through how to use Whatsapp on pc without the bluestacks emulator.
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How to use whatsapp for PC without emulator
In this section, I will show you the best three methods you can use to run WhatsApp on a PC without any emulator or Bluestacks. Just follow the instructions below.
Whatsapp Web for PC bluestack quick alternative .
WhatsApp web is one popular Bluestack alternative. WhatsApp Web can be accessed from both a web browser or downloaded from official WhatsApp for the Pc download page.
How to use whatsapp web as bluestack alternative .
- Go to WhatsApp web website using your PC web browser .
- You’ll be asked to scan your QR code
- To do this, Open your mobile WhatsApp App and do the following :-
- On Android : Chats screen > Menu > WhatsApp Web
- On iPhone : go to Settings > WhatsApp web
- On Windows phone : go to > Menu > WhatsApp web
- Once the scanner opens , scan the QR code on the whatsapp web on your computer .
You may at times need to log out from your WhatsApp web account for security reasons. To logout from your WhatsApp web account follow the instructions below:-
- Open whatsApp on phone . Go to Settings or Menu
- Select WhatsApp Web
- And tap Logout from all computers.
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You can also use Whatsapp on PC by downloading and installing WhatsApp for Pc. Follow the procedures below:-
- Open your browser and navigate to download WhatsApp for PC
- Download and install the .exe software on PC . ( Note: whatsapp for PC is available for both MAC X 10.9 + later versions , windows 8 and later versions )
- After installing WhatsApp for PC , open it by clicking Whatsapp icon on desktop
- Scan Qr Code using mobile whatsapp and you’ll be taken to your whatsapp chats on PC .
With that, you’ll be able to use Whatsapp on pc without bluestacks period. However, sometimes you may lack a phone or may need access to WhatsApp but your phone has issues. Since WhatsApp web requires a user to have a physical phone, you can also use Whatsapp on pc without phones using the methods below:-
Use whatsapp on Computer without phone .
In this section, I will show you how to use Whatsapp on the computer without a phone. We shall use a software program designed to run WhatsApp on windows computers. Follow the steps below:-
- Navigate to wassap page and download the software .
- After the download , install it on PC .
- Now navigate to desktop and click wassap icon to open it .
- Enter your mobile number and password .
- Then Register . But if you’re an existing WhatsApp user then just login with your id and passord.
- You can now use WhatsApp on pc without smartphone or phone . Read instructions here on how to install wassap on Pc
Use WhatsApp on PC using Opera browser .
Opera browser comes with a lot of computer apps preinstalled, you can use WhatsApp, Facebook messenger, and other phone applications using opera browser. To use WhatsApp on pc using opera browser, follow the procedures below:-
- Download and install latest version of opera browser on your PC
- Open opera browser on your PC .
- To use whatsapp on Opera , Navigate to the left menu bar of opera and click whatsapp icon .
- Opera will ask you if you want to open whatsapp in a handy panel when side bar is pinned . Click Pin sidebar button and tap again whatsapp icon .
- A whatsapp chat screen will pop up from the side bar with QR code
- Scan the QR code using whatsapp phone app . To do this ,
- Open whatsapp on your phone
- Tap Menu or Settings and select WhatsApp Web
- Then point your phone to the QR code to capture the code .
- Whatsapp will automatically log you in on PC .
Use whatsapp on PC with Youwave
Unfortunately, Youwave is another android emulator that allows you to access android apps on a PC. Compared to Bluestacks, Youwave is lighter and faster.
So to use WhatsApp on PC using YouWave, follow the procedures below:-
- Download and install youwave on PC
- After installation , open YouWave by tapping its icon on PC .
- Go to View and click Apps
- Double click on Whatsapp to install application
- Now Open it and click Agree and continue
- Next enter your country code and mobile number .
- Verify whatsapp number by clicking any of send SMS or Call Me .
- Enter the 5 digit code in confirmation box
With that, you can now successfully use WhatsApp on PC with YouWave. YouWave is a better android emulator and will help you access WhatsApp and other android apps on PC.
Important to Note: The only drawback of YouWave is it’s not free, but it comes with ten days trial. After that, you have to purchase it using any one of the supported payment options on the product page.
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