WhatsApp has become the most used instant application by Internet users. It not only allows you to send and receive messages between people, it also accepts to send videos, photos, notes and more, making everyone have an interactive conversation in real time. It often happens that we focus on these functions and forget others that for different reasons remain in the background.
This happens with the wallpapers of this tool, sure as many has happened to us, you have wondered if you can change the one that brings by default. You should know that this is something that you can do from the beginning of the app, so it is not due to any update, just that it is a function that is in the settings and several times we enter it only for what is necessary like changing the status or profile picture.
If that beige tone seems annoying or boring and you want to customize it to your liking and give a more chic touch to your conversations, in this tutorial we will teach you to do it in an easy way. With these steps you can innovate with your own images or those downloaded from the web. It should be noted that it is something you can do on any computer, be it Android or iOS.
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Steps to change and customize the wallpaper app on the screen WhatsApp
Changing the background image is simple, in both cases you can modify it in all chats, or have a different one for each conversation. On the internet you can get different themes and colors, but this tool offers Some that can be very useful. In fact, sometimes the updates it makes incorporate new themes.
Below you will find out how to do it:
For Android phones
If you have a computer with Android operating system you can easily and easily perform the process. This way you can include your favorite photograph as a background for the chat. To know how to do it, do the following.
- Open the application and access the menu (the three points in the upper right).
- Access the option called ” Settings ”.
- Now go to “ Chats ” and tap on the accounted for funds.
- This will open a drop-down menu where you can see five options, including: “Gallery”, “Solid Color”, “Background Gallery”, “Default”, “Remove Background”. The three First they are to change the fund, the choice will depend on the one you want to apply. The fourth alternative is to return to the wallpaper that messaging brings. You have a fifth to remove all kinds of funds.
- If you choose «Gallery», this will automatically open the photo gallery that you have stored on your device. With it you can use any image , whether you have taken it with your mobile or downloaded from the web.
- If you are more basic and opt for Solid Color, WhatsApp will open a color palette with different shades. You can choose any of these by clicking on them.
- If you prefer the WhatsApp Fund Gallery, this will show you photos that by default are selected by them. This is done through an internal application, if you do not have it installed, it will ask if you want to download the package that contains them. Once this is done, when you access it will appear with the new configuration .
- When you click on one of the photos of any of the options described above, it will preview how it looks. If you like click on “Set” to apply it. If you don’t like it, you have the option of “Cancel” to return to the gallery and choose another one.
- If you are looking to place a different one for each conversation you just have to locate the contact, enter the chat, go to “Menu”> “Settings”> “Chat”> “Background”.
For iOS devices (iPhone and iPad)
In iOS you can run it in the same way as in Android, as this depends on the platform and not on the operating system as such.
- Enter the WhatsApp app and access “Settings”.
- Click on the “Chat Settings” option and select “Chat Wallpaper” or ” Background ” as it appears.
- As we mentioned earlier you will find a menu with several alternatives that will be displayed, choose the one you prefer and select the image and add it, to finish touch “Set” .
- To add it in a personalized way go to the chat, then to “Menu”> “Settings”> “Chat”> “Background”.
Solution to the problem: WhatsApp won’t let me change the background image
Although it is not a problem that is usually very common, it can happen. A new error has been seen on the platform, this has to do with the wallpapers that the chat has, which at the time of changing it does not leave us, either adding an image of the library that incorporates the application or inserting an image taken with our team.
This may be due to many things, including that the image is very large and cannot be adjusted or a failure that the update presents. It may also happen that what we have is shown in scale of gray Although the reasons are unknown, it is said that this generally affects the iOS operating system. You can see how to solve all Wasat connection failures from here.
To solve it, do the following:
- Check if you have a latest Wasat update , if you have it, run it.
- Restart your computer.
- Install and uninstall the app.
If the problem persists, perform a software update , as it may be a problem with your mobile phone.