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Is there a way to get call functionality in whatsapp in Linux (lemmy.ca)

submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have been finding a way to get video/audio call working on Linux for some time. however whatsapp doesn't have an "official" client for Linux so I am kinda stuck in the web version of whatsapp but the web version doesn't have calling functionality which is bummer since all of my friends uses whatsapp and I want to be able to communicate with them from my Linux machine.

I have tried installing the client using wine but it didn't work either. I know most of people hate whatsapp for obvious reasons but I have to use it to connect to my friend and family :(

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

Maybe emulation? I never done it so no clue if it'll work

Edit: yeah can't really think of anything else that's isn't using a dedicated device like a phone for just video/audio calls or changing to different messenger. Hopefully somebody else has an idea

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

yeah, I guess I have to do it inside a windows VM. I was wondering if there is another way since my laptop is not very high end.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Why Windows VM? Wouldn't an Android VM be more reasonable?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago (1 children)

It's not possible to use same account on 2 android devices

[–] MrRazamataz 1 points 9 months ago

I thought they added this? https://blog.whatsapp.com/one-whatsapp-account-now-across-multiple-phones

[–] [email protected] 0 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (1 children)

~~WayDroid with WhatsApp installed seems most sensible to me, assuming WhatsApp lets you use multiple android devices on one account.~~

Edit: This doesn't work.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 months ago

No, It does not let you use multiple android devices with a single account. I will be logged out from my android device if I log into whatsapp in waydroid :(