By default , WhatsApp is an application that is always active in the background. That means, even if you don’t open it directly, the app is actually still running.
That is a natural thing, considering WhatsApp is an instant order application. It has to keep running in the background to monitor every new message that comes in.
But even though it continues to run in the background, WhatsApp’s internet data usage is still considered reasonable. Not too bulky like other social media apps.
For RAM usage, WhatsApp is known to be more efficient than other instant messaging applications such as LINE , Facebook Messenger, and the like. This is considering WhatsApp is a fairly simple application, especially from that many features.
But there are times when you want WhatsApp to stop running in the background for a while. Whatever the reason.
One of the reasons is that you don’t want to be disturbed by friends or girlfriends via WhatsApp. Either because you want to focus on working, studying, or playing online games .
But the question is, is it possible to temporarily disable WhatsApp on an Android phone? Of course, I can. You can disable WhatsApp without needing to uninstall it.
This will be much more practical and simple, than you have to uninstall it. If you want to reactivate it, you don’t need to reinstall or login again.
Just tap on the WhatsApp app icon. Then this instant messaging application will automatically reactivate. All messages received as long as you deactivate it, will go directly to your account, of course your cellphone must be connected to the internet, yes.
You can apply this method to various brands and types of Android phones. Starting from Xiaomi, Samsung, Advan, Sony, Acer, Asus , LG, Oppo, and many more. The important thing is that your cellphone uses Android.
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- Using the Link2SD App
- Via System Settings
- Using Security Apps
- Conclusion
- Using the Link2SD App
The first way you can try is to use the help of an application called Link2SD .
This app is versatile as it has many features. One of them is to temporarily disable apps on Android.
To disable WA via the Link2SD application, follow these simple steps:
- Open Link2SD > Select WhatsApp app > Freeze
Done. Now the WhatsApp app on Android has been frozen and won’t run until you reactivate it. There will be no incoming messages on your WhatsApp.
For the full tutorial, you can read the Androbuntu article entitled How to Freeze Android Apps Using Link2SD .
What does frozen mean? This means that the application you selected will be temporarily disabled. The application will not run until you reactivate it via Link2SD.
The advantage of using Link2SD is that you can disable almost all applications. Even system apps.
But the drawback is that your Android phone must be rooted first.
- Via System Settings
If you can’t use the Link2SD application because your Android phone isn’t rooted yet, don’t worry . There is another method you can use.
This second method can be said to be simpler than the method above because it only uses the default Android settings. You don’t need to install apps or root Android.
Without further ado, here is how to disable WhatsApp on Android:
- Go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Force stop
Now WhatsApp will stop running and will not be able to receive messages anymore even if your smartphone is connected to the internet.
But remember, don’t let you open the WhatsApp application. Because if you open it, WhatsApp will automatically reactivate.
And then all the messages that your friends send will go to your WA right away.
- Using Security Apps
As I said before, WhatsApp requires an internet connection to function properly, from receiving to sending messages.
Therefore, we can disable WhatsApp internet access. That way he can’t receive messages from anyone.
That way WhatsApp will automatically turn off because it can’t send and receive messages.
Well, to do this, you can take advantage of the “Security” feature which is usually installed by default on your smartphone.
Androbuntu has also discussed in detail about this one feature, you can read it in the article How to Prevent Applications Using the Internet on Android Smartphones .
Conclusion
Well, guys. Those were the 3 ways you can do to temporarily disable WhatsApp on Android. You can do this method when you want to concentrate on doing something or playing a game.
So, WhatsApp will not receive messages from anyone.
Is this method safe?
Safe. Your WhatsApp will not be banned just because it is disabled. The worst thing that will happen is that your friends will think you blocked them.
So it’s a good idea to let them know that you’ve only temporarily disabled WhatsApp. So they don’t worry.
What about the WhatsApp groups I follow?
You will still be joined to all the groups you follow on WhatsApp. You will not leave any group. Unless you do.
