How to Add Someone from Another Country on WhatsApp on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open WhatsApp.

   It’s the green icon with a white phone and chat bubble.
   
   You’ll find it either on your home screen or in the app drawer.
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   Step 2: Tap the new chat icon.

   It’s the green circle with a white chat message at the bottom-right corner of the screen. , It’s the plus (+) next to the silhouette of a person’s head and shoulders.
   
   You’ll find it at the top of the screen. , This is where WhatsApp will save your new contact.
   
   You can choose to save it to your device’s internal storage or your SIM card. ,, Start by typing the “+” symbol, followed by the country code (e.g. 44 for UK).
   
   For example, a UK phone number would look something like this: +447981555555. , It’s at the top-left corner of the screen. ,, It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. , Your contact is now added, and your contact list is up to date.
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   Step 3: Tap the new contact icon.

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   Step 4: Select a storage location.

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   Step 5: Type a name for the contact.

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   Step 6: Enter the contact’s international phone number.

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   Step 7: Tap Done.

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   Step 8: Tap the back button until you’ve returned to the new chat.

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   Step 9: Tap ⁝.

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    Step 10: Tap Refresh.

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