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I use WhatsApp.

I have a dedicated iPhone 3 I use only for CR. Since it only has a Kolbi ICE SIM card in it I had to register WhatsApp in country. The registration is completed by them sending you a text message to that specific phone number.

That's important to know because when I finally decided to go ahead and get WhatsApp I was home in the US and could not complete the registration!

Once registered you can use WhatsApp anywhere via wifi. Too bad you can't register via wifi. And you have to register to a specific phone number, not the phone itself (say, for example you swap SIM cards....).

I use it to say hello to friends (guys as well as chicas) while I'm here in the US, to set up dates with chicas prior to my arrival in country, and to communicate while in CR. Its a great tool.

It is also excellent for sending/receiving photos, voice recordings, and videos.

I have a Spanish/English translator on that phone so I can very easily copy text and paste it back and forth from WhatsApp...really helps with communication.

I have read that there are some security issues with WhatsApp. You might want to google that. Since I only use it with one phone that has limited contact and personal info on it I don't sweat it.

RoadMn295 wrote:

I'm the same, RM ... but a quick note on registering whatsApp ... I bought an Android (Samsung Galaxy 3) clone for use in CR, and I popped in my ATT sim card in the US to test it. I installed WhatsApp through this card, and then when I got to CR and popped in the ICE card (Claro), WhatsApp worked with no issue (even on a different network and phone number).
Now that phone supports two sim cards, so maybe that had something to do with it.

oh, and to the OP: every CR chica I wanted to keep in tough with happened to use WhatsApp.

After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards.

Hioctane wrote:

After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards.

Exactly. No need to wait until you have a CR sim card to get WhatsApp installed.

I initially had issues getting WhatsApp to recognize the contacts in my phone. Make sure you enter the numbers in as suggested on their site.

BashfulDwarf wrote:

Hioctane wrote:

After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards.

If you are adding foreign numbers (outside the country registered at), you need to use the country code too.

Hioctane wrote:

BashfulDwarf wrote:

[quote="Hioctane"]After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards.

If you are adding foreign numbers (outside the country registered at), you need to use the country code too.

I have a Smart phone but a Tica i know doesn't. Can i still text her using Whatsapp?

Versatile wrote:

I have a Smart phone but a Tica i know doesn't. Can i still text her using Whatsapp?

No, whatsapp requires both parties to have it in order to work.

The next step is to buy her a smart phone.

Orange wrote:

Versatile wrote:

I have a Smart phone but a Tica i know doesn't. Can i still text her using Whatsapp?

No, whatsapp requires both parties to have it in order to work.

The next step is to buy her a smart phone.

Thanks. NOT!

Author:	Estebanh [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:36 am ]
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I know a lot of the chicas in Medellin are using it. I guess I better get on board. Anyone use it out there?

Author:	Zunbake3 [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:59 am ]
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Facebook must know something. $19B!!!

Author:	RoadMn295 [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 7:30 am ]
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Author:	BashfulDwarf [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:46 am ]
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RoadMn295 wrote: I use WhatsApp. I have a dedicated iPhone 3 I use only for CR. Since it only has a Kolbi ICE SIM card in it I had to register WhatsApp in country. The registration is completed by them sending you a text message to that specific phone number. That's important to know because when I finally decided to go ahead and get WhatsApp I was home in the US and could not complete the registration! Once registered you can use WhatsApp anywhere via wifi. Too bad you can't register via wifi. And you have to register to a specific phone number, not the phone itself (say, for example you swap SIM cards....). I use it to say hello to friends (guys as well as chicas) while I'm here in the US, to set up dates with chicas prior to my arrival in country, and to communicate while in CR. Its a great tool. It is also excellent for sending/receiving photos, voice recordings, and videos. I have a Spanish/English translator on that phone so I can very easily copy text and paste it back and forth from WhatsApp...really helps with communication. I have read that there are some security issues with WhatsApp. You might want to google that. Since I only use it with one phone that has limited contact and personal info on it I don't sweat it. I'm the same, RM ... but a quick note on registering whatsApp ... I bought an Android (Samsung Galaxy 3) clone for use in CR, and I popped in my ATT sim card in the US to test it. I installed WhatsApp through this card, and then when I got to CR and popped in the ICE card (Claro), WhatsApp worked with no issue (even on a different network and phone number). Now that phone supports two sim cards, so maybe that had something to do with it. oh, and to the OP: every CR chica I wanted to keep in tough with happened to use WhatsApp.

Author:	Hioctane [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:17 am ]
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BashfulDwarf wrote: RoadMn295 wrote: I use WhatsApp. I have a dedicated iPhone 3 I use only for CR. Since it only has a Kolbi ICE SIM card in it I had to register WhatsApp in country. The registration is completed by them sending you a text message to that specific phone number. That's important to know because when I finally decided to go ahead and get WhatsApp I was home in the US and could not complete the registration! Once registered you can use WhatsApp anywhere via wifi. Too bad you can't register via wifi. And you have to register to a specific phone number, not the phone itself (say, for example you swap SIM cards....). I use it to say hello to friends (guys as well as chicas) while I'm here in the US, to set up dates with chicas prior to my arrival in country, and to communicate while in CR. Its a great tool. It is also excellent for sending/receiving photos, voice recordings, and videos. I have a Spanish/English translator on that phone so I can very easily copy text and paste it back and forth from WhatsApp...really helps with communication. I have read that there are some security issues with WhatsApp. You might want to google that. Since I only use it with one phone that has limited contact and personal info on it I don't sweat it. I'm the same, RM ... but a quick note on registering whatsApp ... I bought an Android (Samsung Galaxy 3) clone for use in CR, and I popped in my ATT sim card in the US to test it. I installed WhatsApp through this card, and then when I got to CR and popped in the ICE card (Claro), WhatsApp worked with no issue (even on a different network and phone number). Now that phone supports two sim cards, so maybe that had something to do with it. oh, and to the OP: every CR chica I wanted to keep in tough with happened to use WhatsApp. After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards.

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Author:	BashfulDwarf [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 3:46 pm ]
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Hioctane wrote: After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards. Exactly. No need to wait until you have a CR sim card to get WhatsApp installed. I initially had issues getting WhatsApp to recognize the contacts in my phone. Make sure you enter the numbers in as suggested on their site.

Author:	Hioctane [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 5:17 pm ]
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BashfulDwarf wrote: Hioctane wrote: After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards. Exactly. No need to wait until you have a CR sim card to get WhatsApp installed. I initially had issues getting WhatsApp to recognize the contacts in my phone. Make sure you enter the numbers in as suggested on their site. If you are adding foreign numbers (outside the country registered at), you need to use the country code too.

Author:	BashfulDwarf [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:14 pm ]
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Hioctane wrote: BashfulDwarf wrote: Hioctane wrote: After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards. Exactly. No need to wait until you have a CR sim card to get WhatsApp installed. I initially had issues getting WhatsApp to recognize the contacts in my phone. Make sure you enter the numbers in as suggested on their site. If you are adding foreign numbers (outside the country registered at), you need to use the country code too. I believe the app requires the "+" symbol as well.

Author:	Hioctane [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 9:50 pm ]
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BashfulDwarf wrote: Hioctane wrote: BashfulDwarf wrote: [quote="Hioctane"]After you register, you can swap out SIM cards and it will still work. You can register your phone in the US and just bring it down and switch SIM cards. Exactly. No need to wait until you have a CR sim card to get WhatsApp installed. I initially had issues getting WhatsApp to recognize the contacts in my phone. Make sure you enter the numbers in as suggested on their site. If you are adding foreign numbers (outside the country registered at), you need to use the country code too. I believe the app requires the "+" symbol as well.[/quote] I think that's a shortcut for 011 which you do need as well.

Author:	Versatile [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 4:57 pm ]
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I have a Smart phone but a Tica i know doesn't. Can i still text her using Whatsapp?

Author:	Orange [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:14 pm ]
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Versatile wrote: I have a Smart phone but a Tica i know doesn't. Can i still text her using Whatsapp? No, whatsapp requires both parties to have it in order to work. The next step is to buy her a smart phone.

Author:	Versatile [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:24 pm ]
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Orange wrote: Versatile wrote: I have a Smart phone but a Tica i know doesn't. Can i still text her using Whatsapp? No, whatsapp requires both parties to have it in order to work. The next step is to buy her a smart phone. Thanks. NOT!

Author:	SpeakNo [ Tue Feb 25, 2014 5:35 pm ]
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Author:	Sauceman2015 [ Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:34 am ]
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You can register What's App to any sim card. Once you do that and it's on your Iphone or Android, it works with any sim card as long as you have internet access. I use it all the time, especially to communicate with my drivers. It's real easy to send pics and videos as well. Don't know the value is 19B but I hear by the end of the year, you will be able to make free calls all over the world with What's app. I betcha Skype is worried about this one.

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Author:	BashfulDwarf [ Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:43 pm ]
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Versatile wrote: Orange wrote: Versatile wrote: I have a Smart phone but a Tica i know doesn't. Can i still text her using Whatsapp? No, whatsapp requires both parties to have it in order to work. The next step is to buy her a smart phone. Thanks. NOT! you can pick up int'l smartphones on amazon for $100+ ... which translated for me into TLN. A fair cost savings, me-thought.