Hide the 'Typing...' Status on WhatsApp with These 2 Simple Tricks

By Pallabi

| Updated: Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 17:32 [IST]

Lately, Facebook-owned WhatsApp is constantly grabbing the headlines for several upcoming features such as the ability to send GIFs, video calling, doodle support, and much more.

Hide the 'Typing...' Status on WhatsApp with These 2 Simple Tricks

Although many of them are still under speculations. one of the major additions that is anticipated by many users is the support to make video calls.

However, there are a few tiny features of WhatsApp that become a pain for all. One of them is typing status. Many WhatsApp users complain that seeing this typing status for a long time disturbs them with constant pings from the recipients. If you are one of them, then this post is absolutely for you. Take a look!

Method 1: Put your phone on Airplane mode while typing

You may think this idea to be bizarre, but you will know that it's effective.

While you are typing a message or a long reply, just put your phone on Airplane mode or switch off the internet and hit send.

While the phone is on Airplane mode, a tiny clock sign will be appearing. As soon as you switch it off, the message will be sent. This way you can avoid people seeing typing status.

Method 2: Make Use of GBWhatsApp

If you are wondering what GBWhatsApp is, let me tell you this is a Whatsapp mod for Android devices. It unlocks many hidden features of WhatsApp you may not have heard of. So, Download its APK and install it. Now follow these steps.

Step 1. Verify your WhatsApp account.
Step 2. Now go to the WhatsApp menu option by clicking on the three dots and tap Privacy.
Step 3. This will open another pop-out tab, where you'll get options like writing status. Select it.
Step 4. With this, you'll get two selections called Hide for Contacts and Hide for groups. Select the desired and you are good to go!

We hope you have liked this tricks.