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It is also the most convenient and simplest messaging and calling application. WhatsApp has a cross-platform that makes it available to smartphones such as IOS, Symbian, BlackBerry, Nokia and Windows Phone all around the world. The application operates on 3G or Wi-Fi connections.  \n• Methods  \n• Seeds of inspiration  \n• Refresher messages  \n• Newsflash  \n• Mobile Word Cloud  \n• Mobile Help Desk  \n• Mobile Pop Quiz  \n• Requirements  \n• Internet required: very useful tool for group instant communication but make sure connectivity is not an issue.  \n• VCD trainer needs: a smartphone  \n• Participants need: a smartphone  \n• Everywhere available.  \n• Step-by-step  \nPreparation:  \nBefore downloading and installing WhatsApp, the VCD trainer needs to make sure WhatsApp is supported by the phone type. WhatsApp is supported on most Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, Nokia, and Windows smartphones.  \nDownload WhatsApp and install it on your phone. The VCD trainer needs to ensure that participants also have WhatsApp installed on their phones. If they do not show up under the Favorites screen (Select contact screen on Android), the trainer has to carefully add their numbers to the phone contacts:  \nEnter the number the same as to make a phone call to that person.  \nDouble check to make sure the number is correct.  \nStart all international phone numbers with a + sign, followed by the country code. Open WhatsApp and refresh the Favorites list (Select contact list on Android) . The contact will now be visible on WhatsApp  \nProvided that the VCD trainer has an adequate data plan, it is free to send messages over WhatsApp.  \nImplementation:  \nCreating a group  \nIt is possible to add up to 50 participants to any group and it is possible to create a maximum of 50 groups.  \nWhen creating a group, the VCD trainer becomes the admin of the group and has special control over who can join the group. To create a group:  \n• Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats screen.  \n• At the top of the chats screen, tap the New Group button.  \n• Type in a subject or title. This will be the name of the group that all members will see.  \n• Add group members by selecting +, or by typing the name of the contact.  \n• Tap Create to finish creating the group.  \nIf the administrator leaves the group, WhatsApp will randomly assign admin status to a remaining group participant.  \nAdding a contact to an existing group  \n• Open the group chat.  \n• Tap the group subject to reveal the Group Info screen.  \n• Tap Add [Participant... at](Participant... at) the bottom of the participants list.  \n• Search for or select contacts to add to the group chat.  \nRemoving contacts from a group  \n• Open the group chat.  \n• Tap the group subject to reveal the Group Info screen.  \n• Tap on the name of the participant you wish to remove.  \n• Tap Remove {PARTICIPANT} from the menu.  \nChanging the group icon  \nAny member of the group can change the icon. To do so:  \n• Open the group chat.  \n• Tap the current group icon.  \n• Tap Edit, then choose Reset, Take Photo, Choose Existing, or Search Web to seta new icon.  \n• Choose to use your camera, an existing photo from your photos library, or search the web for a new image.  \nMuting group notifications  \n• Open the group chat.  \n• Tap the group subject to reveal the Group Info screen.  \n• Tap Mute.  \n• Choose a time interval for how long you wish to mute the group.","cbCaifHcWTArxomD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifHcWTArxomD","pdf",93173,"English","# Methods\n## Requirements\n## Preparation: Download and install WhatsApp\n# Implementation\n## Creating a group\n## Adding a contact to an existing group\n## Removing contacts from a group\n## Changing the group icon\n## Muting group notifications","[{\"question\":\"What requirements are needed to use WhatsApp Messenger for group communication?\",\"answer\":\"A working internet connection (3G or Wi‑Fi) is needed, along with a smartphone for the trainer and participants. 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