1. It sounds like the QR code is needed to link devices using the same
WhatsApp account so they all have the same messages and history, but not
needed for just one device.

https://www.androidpolice.com/how-to-use-whatsapp-on-your-tablet/

2.
https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/9283368?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
If you are using more than one device…
Does the tablet camera function read the QR code on another device?



On Wed, Jan 25, 2023 at 9:30 PM charles meyer <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> My esteemed listmates,
>
> I've read some reviews of phone calling with a tablet.
>
> There were some good reviews of WhatsApp but the reality seemed quite
> different.
>
> I worked with a patron to download and install WhatsAppon to her Droid
> Tablet and it wanted her to then scan a QR code.
>
> So, then we had to hunt for a QR Code Reader abd there's a ton out there.
>
> One wanted to charge her for it as a QR and BarCode Reader but with a
> limited fixed budget we had to uninstall that one and install a free QR
> Code Reader.
>
> She then had challenges applying the Code Reader while the QR Code was also
> ons creen.
>
> This seemed rather involved.
>
> I've used Skype on laptops and desktops to do video calls but I powder
> what's others experience using Skype for voice calls on a tablet?
>
> Or did you prefer Google Duo oe other software for simple voice calls on a
> tablet?
>
> Thanks so much.
>
> Charles.
>
> Charles Meyer
> Charlotte County Public Library
>
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