WhatsApp is one of the most frequently used communication app that has almost replaced text messaging from telecom network providers to internet messaging. WhatsApp users can easily exchange messages, pictures, videos, lots of emojis, voice messages and now the most awaited feature of WhatsApp has just arrived, that is WhatsApp Free Voice Calls. WhatsApp voice calls are only available for Android users using the latest version of WhatsApp from WhatsApp’s official website instead of Google Play Store version at the moment.
iOS, pezsecur, Blackberry and Windows Phone users are currently unable to enjoy the Free Voice Calling Service offered by WhatsApp. In the latest version of WhatsApp that offers voice calling features, there are three tabs namely Calls, Chats and Contacts. The Calls tab offer the summary of voice calls being made. Its sort of call log for WhatsApp voice calls. You can initiate voice calls with the CALL button next to attachments button at the top right corner of the chat window. The voice calling interface of whatsapp has been shown in the above screenshot. You can also enable the loudspeaker, can mute your voice and send messages during whatsapp voice calls. I had also created the list of Best & Top Rated Voice Calling Apps For Android, make sure to check it out as well.
How To Enable WhatsApp Voice Calls?
Make sure to download the latest version of WhatsApp from here or WhatsApp 2.11.508 and install it. Google Play Store version isn’t updated for Voice Calls yet. Currently the Free Voice Calling at WhatsApp is invite only. After installing latest whatsapp version, you will need to receive a call from someone who has already activated the voice calls on WhatsApp. Now the question is how to receive an invite for free voice calls on whatsapp for Android? You just need to comment your whatsapp number in the comments section below and anyone who has already activated the Voice Calling Feature will call you on your WhatsApp number in order to activate your WhatsApp Free Voice Calls. Please make sure to comment your full contact number with your country code. For instance:
+1-123-123123
+1 (Country Code) – 123 Network / City Code – 123123 Contact Number
Two More Ways To Activate Voice Calls on Android
Method A
1. Download & Install WhatsApp APK from above links. You will need root access to your Android device (Google For How To Root *Your Device Model*)
2. Install Terminal Emulator For Android From Google Play Store.
3. Enter the follow piece of code in the terminal emulator, after having the root access enabled on your device
su am start -n com.whatsapp/com.whatsapp.HomeActivity
Now restart your Android smart phone to get voice calls feature activated on your WhatsApp. After that you will be able to make free voice calls with whatsapp to other whatsapp users.
Method B
1. Download & Install WhatsApp APK from above links. You will need root access to your Android device (Google For How To Root *Your Device Model*)
2. Force close WhatsApp on your smart phone and open any root explorer file manager app on your android smart phone (ES file explorer or any other file manager with root access) and navigate to the following directory / file path:
/data/data/com.whatsapp/shared_prefs/com.whatsapp_preferences.xml
3. Add the following 2 lines of code anywhere in the com.whatsapp_preferences.xml file, within the <map></map> parameters and then save the file.
<boolean name="call" value="true" /> <string name="call_allowed">all</string>
Now restart your Android smart phone to get voice calls feature activated on your WhatsApp. After that you will be able to make free voice calls with whatsapp to other whatsapp users.
