WhatsApp Set Up

Lonewolf · 28 Jun 2020 at 18:27

We have an iPhone 5s, I think it is with iOS 10.3.3 installed How can we install WhatsApp on it without a sim card? Trying to do this for my partners daughter

Woden · 28 Jun 2020 at 18:28

Whatsapp needs a sim card. The account is tied to the phone number.

Lonewolf · 28 Jun 2020 at 18:47

Woden said:
Whatsapp needs a sim card. The account is tied to the phone number.

WhatsApp was already on the phone (without a sim card installed) but I reset it back to factory settings Phone only gets used indoors using wifi

jsmoke · 28 Jun 2020 at 19:01

Landline method
This first method is also the easiest one, but you do need a landline number, or some kind of home phone number. First, open up Whatsapp, select your home country and then enter your landline number when asked. Then wait for the standard SMS verification process to fail, which could take up to 5 minutes. After it does, tap on “call me” in the app, and then answer the call made to your landline. You then need to remember the verification code that the automated voice gives you on the phone. Then just enter that code into the app, and you should be all set.

Lonewolf · 28 Jun 2020 at 19:50

I’ve followed that guide already. When I enter the landline number it moves on to say “The phone number you entered isn’t a valid mobile number for the UK”

jsmoke · 28 Jun 2020 at 19:56

Can you not just add a sim?

Lonewolf · 28 Jun 2020 at 20:06

Don’t have one which will fit, and as said previously, it’s been set up before without a sim.

jsmoke · 28 Jun 2020 at 20:21

I think you can get free numbers/texts online.

https://receive-smss.com/

Deleted member 77746 · 28 Jun 2020 at 20:26

Connect to WiFi > Launch Whatsapp > input your landline phone number (it can't be used before) > wait for code (whats app will call) then input the code. If this doesn't work you can get a sim for free online that fits any phone.

Lonewolf · 28 Jun 2020 at 22:07

Women! Just been told a free sim was used to set up WhatsApp previously. I’m flabbergasted!

Sorry for wasting your time guys.