WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging platform that we want to be completely private. So it’s natural to want to know if WhatsApp is open on another phone. Maybe you think that your parents are supervising you too strictly, or that your significant other is sneaking into your WhatsApp. In such a scenario, you need to be sure of a few things so that your suspicions don’t grow even bigger.
Details That Show That WhatsApp is Open on Another Phone
Check Your List of Connected Devices
Like many messaging apps, WhatsApp offers both a desktop app and a web app so you can message without having to use your phone. These apps work by connecting a computer to your mobile WhatsApp account so that the messages you send on mobile will reach you on your computer. These devices are then added to the list of connected devices, which you can see by clicking the options menu in the app.
When someone wants to access your WhatsApp to see your messages and message someone for you, they need to scan the QR code that appears on your computer screen with their smartphone. If you suspect this is the case, you should definitely take a look at Connected Devices in WhatsApp.
To check if someone has accessed your WhatsApp with Connected Devices and log them out, follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp app on your phone.
- For Android, go to More options > Connected Devices.
- For iPhone, go to Settings > Connected Devices.
- Tap on the device you think is foreign.
- Finally, tap EXIT.
You can also choose the option to log out from all devices as a guarantee. You can then pair WhatsApp with your phone again and continue using it.
Strange Changes in WhatsApp Account
Have you noticed some strange changes in your WhatsApp account even though you haven’t changed any settings? These changes could be a change in your privacy settings, a new profile picture or strange messages sent to someone in your WhatsApp contacts. When you notice any of these changes, you can conclude that someone is taking control of your account from another device.
WhatsApp Running Very Slowly
When someone uses a WhatsApp tracking program to follow your WhatsApp account, this can slow down the app itself compared to other apps on your phone. When you notice something like this on your WhatsApp (such as the app crashing), you can conclude that someone is remotely monitoring your account, even if you don’t notice strange messages in your conversations.
Phone Overheating While Using WhatsApp
Another sign that your WhatsApp messages are being monitored is if your phone doesn’t get hot when you use other apps, but gets very hot when you use WhatsApp. This could be because your phone is doing two things at the same time. In other words, you may be spied on with a phone tracking program while using WhatsApp.
All these details will help you find an answer to the question of whether your WhatsApp account is open on another phone or not.
How Do I Know If Someone Is Using My WhatsApp?
If you want to know if someone has access to your WhatsApp account, there are several ways to find out:
- Check the profile picture: If someone has a profile picture on WhatsApp, this usually indicates that they have an account and access to the app.
- Check the “last seen” status: If the person has a “last seen” status, this indicates that they have recently used WhatsApp.
- Send them a message: If you send them a message and it shows as delivered or read, it means they have access to WhatsApp.
- Talk to them directly: The easiest way to find out if someone has access to WhatsApp is to talk to them directly.
What Can I Do If Someone Hacked My WhatsApp Account?
When someone accesses your WhatsApp from another phone, you can do a few things, although what you can do is a bit limited. First of all, you should report the situation using the bulk message sending feature to WhatsApp contacts. This will prevent possible victimization you may experience.
A person who wants to access your WhatsApp account can continuously send you a WhatsApp verification code to prevent you from accessing your account. You will have to wait for 12 hours using all attempts. But it’s likely that the person who wants to access your WhatsApp account can get one of these codes and check your account on their own. So not only will he or she be able to hack into your account, but you may also be unable to use WhatsApp for 12 hours.
What you can do in such a situation is to ignore the verification codes when they are sent to you. By ignoring these codes, you can continue to use WhatsApp normally.
