Re: Removing members from text messaging group

VanguardLH <V@nguard.lh> wrote:

Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> wrote:
 

VanguardLH <V@nguard.lh> wrote:
 

Looks like WhatsApp does text (SMS), chats, and VOIP calls.  Maybe
WhatsApp could replace the OP's SMS app, and have even more
functionality.

 
AFAIK, WhatsApp does not do SMS or VOIP calls to regular phones
(mobile or landline). It does IM ('chats') and voice/video calls to
other WhatsApp users. So WhatsApp would be an addition, not a
replacement for an Android SMS/MMS app.

 
Thanks for the update.  Even with the WhatsApp app, I had read that you
still need an SMS app, like to get all those codes due to the 2FA
security theater crap since those are sent via SMS.

  If your 2SV via SMS reference (also) refers to WhatsApp:
 
  2SV via SMS is only used during registration, not during normal use.
And it's optional, another method  is to get the 2SV code via an
automated voice call [1]. That's how it done for a landline [2] number
or/and SIM-less device and the same method can be used for a 'normal'
device, i.e. mostly - but not limited to - a smartphone.

[1] 'How to register your account with a phone call'
<https://faq.whatsapp.com/796575231429493/?helpref=faq_content&cms_platform=android>
[2] The WhatsApp Help Center implies that landline number are no longer
acceptable for regular users, only for WhatsApp Business.
'How to register your phone number' -> 'Registration requirement'
<https://faq.whatsapp.com/684051319521343/?helpref=hc_fnav&cms_platform=android>