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[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Product F(RED):
Can't you just use Google Voice? What I did was this. I have my Galaxy S 3 on Straight Talk, but my real number is my Google Voice number. My Whatsapp account has always been associated with my Voice number (it was previously a Sprint number before I ported it to Voice). So when Whatsapp asked me for my phone number, I put the Voice number. It failed sending the verification text, so it called me and read me the code. I inputted the code and it worked.

So basically:

- Choose a phone number you can at least receive a call on and put that in.

- When you get the call, put the code in on your Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hexdecimal:
Thank you very much! (and you, Product F(RED) ). This is exactly what I was looking to do. I had a suspicion that it would work with the phone number, but didn't have to have the sim card. Going to fix up my settings now :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emre1903:
I still get the error saying I've failed too many times, I'm trying with a google voice number I recently setup
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iridium21:
I have the same problem. I get - "Sorry, you've failed voice verification too many times"

I'm using a landline number though.

Does anyone have any ideas what's wrong?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lazaro17:
How are any of you using whatsapp on two devices registered to the same number? The problem I run into is that once I get on one device it'll log me off the other and vice versa. I did however get whatsapp running on tablet with a different (google voice) number.

This is WITHOUT root and using your current phone as a tool to generate codes.

Also you need to run appguard (linked earlier in this thread) on your tablet and uncheck read phone state permission for whatsapp.

two devices two DIFFERENT numbers using Google voice as second number

1. reset the data on whatsapp on phone.

2. Launch whatsapp.

3. input google voice number. It sent a text to my google voice app on both my phone and tablet.

4. hit the back button on phone to stop the whatsapp verify timer.

5. manually enter the code into whatsapp on tablet.

*You need to fail both text and call options on tablet before you get an option to manually input a code. It would be part of the 3 dot menu in bottom right.

As far as trying the SAME number on two devices...

1. reset data on phone whatsapp.

2.Launch whatsapp

3. turn on airplane mode.

4.Turn wifi on

5. Input phone number...it will fail to send text.

6. At this point turn airplane mode OFF and choose the call option. 7. Once you get the call just enter it manually on whatsapp (tablet)

Again ill repeat that having the same number registered on two devices booted me off from one and asked me to re-verify.

The good news is that since I've already technically logged on using both numbers on my tablet I don't have to go through a text/call process again. I guess because it has some sort of data cached. However I don't want to keep re-verifying the same number on two devices repeatedly and risk getting locked out permanently.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
As you're aware, doesn't work with same number on two devices.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iridium21:
Just tried again with a different number, but I still get the - "Sorry, you've failed voice verification too many times" error :(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dorin131:
Same here! Is there a solution to this?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spovat:
you need to uninstall WA on your phone (after backing up of course), reinstall using a Google voice number in order to generate a confirmation code. In the verification section of your tablet, you'll see the menu icon on the bottom right of your screen (3 dots).. hit that, then verify code. Once you enter in the code you're set. uninstall WA on the phone again and restore its backup. As mentioned, your tablet will be using a Google voice number while your phone will be using your actual mobile number
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
Can't verify process but I found the following - http://www.fixya.com/support/t12114527-failed_voice_verification_many_times
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eAiur:
Anyone have a copy of the apk? When I follow the guide, it fails to download it from the play store
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iridium21:
Here you go:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/laxgwwmcm3atx19/WhatsApp_2.8.1355.apk
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexus 7:
I have a problem when I'm using appguard, this massage appear :

"an error occurred while securing the application"

and nothing happens.

Can anybody help me to solve this problem.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nexus 7:
I found the solution by myself

The problem was in the language of the device- My Nexus 7 - It was not English language

When I changed it to English - us - every thing became great

Thank you for your help :D
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Just tried to install WA on my N7 and it tells me that tablets aren't supported. Any way around that?

I have whatsapp installed on my phone but it's an iPhone..
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abed1993:
Help

Hi,

I have the nexus 7 tablet but i do not have a smart phone to install whatsapp..

So what shall i do?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
Just so you know, if you proceed, there are 2 paths -

1. Set it up using the mobile number you're using with your iPhone - if you choose this, you may find that your iPhone whatsapp will then not be able send/receive (whatsapp) messages.

2. Set it up with another another phone number - either an unused/less used mobile number, prepaid number or a home landline or voip number.

You can then try to follow the steps, I'd outlined in the following post - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29234421&postcount=17

---------- Post added at 09:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:12 AM ----------

I've replied to your PM or you can see http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=29234421&postcount=17
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StrangerWeather:
I followed your instructions, but fail to receive the three digit code. It's driving me crazy to be so close and yet so far from being able to use whatsapp! I don't own a smart phone either. I set up a talkatone account but don'tknow what to do next. I'm based in the Uk, currently staying in France. Would be grateful for any pointers. Cheers!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
[in reply to StrangerWeather]

I just spent 20 mins guiding someone from here through the installation but ended up just like you and several others - not getting the three digit code.

It's a whatsapp service issue and they have a FAQ for it, we'd tried that but did not work too.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ayr-ton:
Good!

Works fine for me!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 159876543210:
what i did was a bit tedious but it works

this require a rooted smart phone with whatsapp installed and of course nexus 7

first use titanium backup to back whatsapp, and copy the 3 files for whatsapp in titanium backup folder into nexus 7 sdcard\TitaniumBackup

then install whatsapp and titanium backup in nexus 7

restore data for whatsapp using titanium backup and done!

however so far i try receive messages in 2 devices at same time and seems like serious delay will occurs on 1 of the devices
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StrangerWeather:
Really? How did you go about it?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Guitarfreak26:
Its a shame theres no way to forward whatsapp messages to your tablet, in the same way as tablet talk does etc
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] being.smiley:
Having exactly the same problems. I dont have an Android smartphone. I have an iPhone, and cant wait to change. I have tried with different numbers, but still get the "Sorry, you've failed voice verification too many times." error. Is there any way someone can post the titanium backup off an unused card for us, and we can edit the number within?

Or failing that, can someone guide me through how to fix my problem?:(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
"...titanium backup off an unused card..." - Your intent, I don't think will work.

1. If the backup data/apk is for a registered number, when you restore this, whatsapp will adopt the registered number.

2. If it's registered, you can't edit the edit/change the registered number.

3. To enter a new number, you'll need to clear data. When data is cleared you're back to square one - can't get the verification code from the whatsapp automated service.

The issue of not getting the verification code appears to be "random". I've got 6 numbers registered, 2 had been successfully tested with my Nexus 7. All numbers are either +65 or +61 - both mobile and voice-only voip numbers.

Whatsapp FAQ has listed options to try to get the verification code.

I don't think anyone has tried calling the Whatsapp automated service (US phone number) using the phone number to be used for registeration, to get the verification code. Someone should try that...if you're not in USA and have a low-cost voip international calling service, it'll probably not cost much - my voip service charges 5 cents/minute for calls to US from AU.

;)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kzie:
Tried it but did not succeed

Hi tried this and to be honest I came much further that any time before.

However it asked my phone numer and I had a 3 digit wating, but I did not get passed the verfication of my tel. nr.

I dit uncheck the box Phone calls - read phone status and identity" but than it stopped.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

Kzie
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Product F(RED):
Simpler solution: Has anyone tried restoring a Titanium Backup backup? Make one on your phone, restore it on the N7.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
Have you tried this?

I believe the N7 will adopt the same account profile as the phone. And you will end up receiving messages on one device only.

I have two (actually more) account profiles, one for my phone and another for my N7. The latter for people who have my overseas mobile number.

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Let's verify,

You have whatsapp installed on the N7?

You have a phone number?

You have the 3 digit code for the phone number?

If yes to all the above - after you've entered your phone number into whatsapp, there should be an option in the app to let you enter the 3 digit code.

I think it's under the 3-dots menu tab.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaZEUS:
sorry guys, correct me if i'm wrong, but i think the OP was trying to emphasize installing it WITHOUT rooting.

Doesnt TB require root to work?

also, the original apk can be found at the whatsapp website site ( add /android after ".com")

i read through the post and see that ultrawires mentions using appguard to remove the setting for "Phone calls - read phone status and identity"

This post was about a month ago, and i think whatsapp has been updated

Does this method still work?

The reason I ask is because when I try to start it up, i get a pop up saying

"ALERT- we cannot identify your device. Please turn off the phone, take the battery out, restart it and try it again."
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
If you've set the appguard settings and you're getting that message, it's very likely that whatsapp has "plugged" that loophole.

You'll want to get an "older" version of whatsapp apk.

;)

Update: In Play store - there's this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anttek.appguard&hl=en.

You could give it a shot and see if this works.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e_rene:
Acer Iconia Tab A510

I was looking and testing different ways to setup Whatsapp on my tablet.

Please note, my Android Phone died so it is currently at HTC Service, having said that, I don't have a "Smartphone" to get the verification code from there (or to make a backup).

In addition, I was getting error "Sorry,you`ve failed voice verifion too many times" every time I was trying to get the verification code using my tablet.

After some failed attempts and mixing steps from this Thread and some other websites, I was just able to install and setup Whatsapp on my Acer Iconia Tab A510.

This is what I did:

Required apps -

1. Whatsapp apk - http://www.whatsapp.com/android/

2. Appguard apk - http://www.backes-srt.de/produkte/srt-appguard/

Using my Tablet

********************

Install whatsapp.apk

Install appguard.apk

Start up open/run appguard.

Select "Secure a new app"

Select "Whatsapp"

Appguard will take you through 3-steps

scan and secure application

Uninstall existing application

Install secured application

Once the process is completed, within Appguard, you'll need to change Whatsapp Permissions by removing the setting for "Phone calls - read phone status and identity"

Using my PC

****************

I downloaded/installed BlueStacks, it allows me to install and use Android Apps using my PC - http://www.bluestacks.com/

I launched BlueStacks, looked for Whatsapp and installed the app from there (BlueStacks has its own "Android Play Store").

At this point, Whatsapp is already installed in my PC (Using BlueStacks)

Open Whatsapp, enter your phone number and verify.

I was able to get the SMS with verification code and also able to receive the call with the code.

Once we have the code, close Bluestacks (Do not enter the code there).

Using my Tablet

********************

Open Whatsapp, at this point we are running the modified version ("Phone calls - read phone status and identity" removed)

Enter same phone number (as the one we entered using Bluestacks).

Try to verify, you will get error message "Failed to verify too many times..."

If the verification code box is not there yet, click on menu (three-dots) and select to enter the Verification Code.

Enter the code you got a few minutes ago via BlueStacks.

You should be able to use whatsapp using your tablet at this point.

Hope this works for you too!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StrangerWeather:
Yes, that worked for me. See here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30304957
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eternum79:
At the end, is possible or not to install Whatsapp on both device with the same telephon number? :eek:
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dakdroid:
It is but you wont get the same messages on both devices at the same time.

You will get a new message either on device 1 or device 2.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kokwei:
+1
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eyesonyou:
tried, appguard crushes after securing whatsapp. but it doesnt with another app
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheesus182:
Has anyone figured out how to get it to send to both devices?

I installed whatsapp on my N7 about a month ago using appguard but now i need it on my phone more than on my nexus and I'm worried that if I uninstall it I won't be able to reinstall it.

Does appguard still work?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] liuliu503:
Can I verify one WhatsApp account to multiple phones, or with multiple phone numbers?

I have follwed the step and get it done with my Nexus 7 whatsapp is working. However my mobile phone (with a working whatsapp installation) lost connection.

I found this message "WhatsApp can only be verified with one number, on one device."

Can I verify one WhatsApp account to multiple phones, or with multiple phone numbers?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lesilent:
It worked !

Thanx a lot.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kickmobile:
it worked for me as well
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pdubcramp:
This makes it pretty worthless to me. I use whatsapp far more than sms. Would be awesome if there was a solution similar to Tablet Talk but for whatsapp. Must not be enough demand. :(
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
liuliu503,

it's mainly one number one account, if you want whatsapp on phone and nexus 7, you want to have another number.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mayank T:
can you suggest an app other tan appguard as it is only for 3.0 and above and I have a galaxy tab on 2.3 gingerbread
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djexacto:
If everyone in this thread emailed what's app support and asked for it to be able to span devices, they might take a hint...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
Have not tried but the following appears to provide similar functions as appguard (along with some other recommended apps) -

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anttek.appguard&hl=en
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yehudaco:
hi,

i had the same problem with bluestacke as mentioned above, couldn't get the code, finally what i did was installing bluestackes on a different computer, after uninstalling it completly off the first one and did all the process (installing appguard, etc.) from scratch. i also wiped my n7 but i don't think it had something to do with it. once i installed bluestock on a differen computer i was able to get the 3 digits code and activate whatsaap on my n7.

hope it helps!

goodluck
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rikin08:
Unable to Initialize Whatsapp after installation

Hi,

I followed the steps as described using whatsapp and appguard. I have an iphone so I first uninstalled whatsapp on my iphone.. reinstalled it using Google voice number.. got the verification.. entered this verification to the nexus 7 tablet.. It worked..

However, it now asked me for the profile name and edit picture settings.. Once I click Next --> It says Initializing setup.. and it just keeps loading and in the end it gives the message

Failure,

Sorry Whatsapp was unable to complete initialization. Please check that you are connected to the internet and try again.

Please reboot your phone if your connection problem persists.

(Note: I am connected to the internet. I tried rebooting the device and re-connecting to the internet..) (I am using Wi-fi)

Please let me know what I need to do.. Thanks.. I am this close to use whatsapp on my tablet..
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaserGuided1337:
I just tried this on my Gnex7, running Vanilla 4.2.

AppGuard is FC'ing repeatedly.

Anyone can confirm this and/or maybe found another solution?

May someone upload a permission restricted app to install it w/o appguard?

Regards,

LG1337
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=32991912

I posted the above...could be alternatives to appguard.

If you try any, work or not, would be good if you can post your experience.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plaisthos:
FYI. For the Nexus 3G variant whatsapp install without problem with apk from http://www.whatsapp.com/android/
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LaserGuided1337:
Problem solved by accident

Back again!

I didnt took notice of the Posting regarding a possible AppGuard-Alternative in Time, but solved the issue successfully, it is now running like a charm via the Method using Appguard.

First, after encountering the FCs of AppGuard while trying to modify the WhatsApp APK with the Guard, I rooted my N7 to use LBE instead of SRT. The Root wasnt neccessary until that, but since Id like to use Sixaxis Controller soon for a better game handling, it was okay. The XDA-Promoted N7-Rooting-Suite made it a easy peasy formal act w/o any barriers as long as one is willing to read and keep close to the Guide ;))

By rooting the device, my Nexus was set back to factory defaults and I had to set up my device, which lead in the further process to the probably solution for the experienced FC-Issue.

After completion of the Google Recovery, I decided to give the AppGuard-Workaround another try to proof or fail the Theory of a possible incompability of AppGuard with JB 4.2.

Everything went better than expected: Installing it on the freshly set-up JB, it just operated as expected and I encountered no more FCs of SRT AppGuard, even after setting up my GFs Profile later that day.

My Explanation in a nutshell: I suspect strongly that SRT AppGuard collides with the multi-user functionality of 4.2, for I had two User Profiles running before the root, but only one after the rooting. This was virtually the only difference.

Installing SRT AppGuard before setting up further User Profiles on the N7 appeared to solve the FC-cause.

Either way I thank you for your reply, ultrawire, despite I didnt came into the opportunity to check out your recommended alternative!

I hope my "solution" might help for user experience the same issue on their devices.

Regards,

LG1337
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funkbro2:
I tried the steps, I get a "phone not recognized" error when Whats app starts up after doing securing of application.

Any thoughts? Do you have to trick it into thinking you have a smartphone?

I do have whats app working on a HTC Sensation along with (already have verification code for a new number)
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ultrawires:
Seems to imply that Appguard did not take effect.

Might want to try the process again.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rocketero:
I did all the initial steps, and after removing permissions for "Phone Calls" ( I didn't see any permissions for 'Read phone Status' nor for 'Identity' so I removed permission for 'read personal contact data' and for 'write personal contact data').

But once I run Whatsapp, it starts by asking the country and phone #, once I entered and press the button that says "CALL ME" it comes with a small pop-up window that read:

IT LOOKS LIKE YOUR CLIENT HAS BEEN MODIFIED. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE LATEST VERSION FROM OUR WEBSITE: WHATSAPP.COM/ANDROID

Just to see if the removed permissions for 'read and write personal contact data' were the problem, I put back those permissions, but that didn't make any difference I still get the read message above.

Also it's not 3 digits that it suppose to send, it says: TAP "CALL ME" AND ENTER THE 6-DIGITS CODE THAT YOU HEAR.

And I have to add that I did downloaded the whatsapp.apk (version 2.9.1036 as of this writing) from that site. So why is this happening??
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 87Vortex87:
I now have the exact same problem as you have. Must say though, I am running 4.2.2. Anyone running the N7 on 4.2.2 and able to install whatsapp without root access?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtafurth:
I can confirm whatsapp to be working on CyanogenMod by installing normally the apk available in their website ( SMS verification fail but call verification succeed). Whatsapp 2.9.2445 and CM 10.1.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virusarus:
I guess, whatsapp is blocking the usage og SRT appguard.

---------- Post added at 02:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 AM ----------

Can you please share the apk.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burhanyusuf:
hey can u tell us the complete procedure ?? and does it needs rooting of the device ??

mine is nexus 7 wifi model...

thanx in advance
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jtafurth:
Hi, it does need rooting as CM10 is a custom ROM. However, all feedbacks indicate its only working by default only 3g nexus 7. Wifi-only models will still get the unsupported tablet device message art the start of the program. Nevertheless there's is a way for wifi-only, and it involves making backups, I'll get back to you with the link to the guide.

Edit: Here's the link, a lot of users reported the carbon method working for them on grouper:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38463974
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hushtalk:
tried this on my note 10.1

I got as far as call for the code, it then says "it looks like your client has been modified. please download the latest version from android"
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deeco7:
This method (AppGuard) no longer works. Any alternatives?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UltraXUX:
It's work whatsapp on my nexus 7 (wifi)

I used apk from site.

Rom: CM 10.2