Its been long, since Whatsapp launched the Voice calling feature on its official app, but still there are many people, who aren’t able to use it, as its not launched globally yet or may be banned by your Telecom Authority. If such is the case with you, you can try the below method.
This post is for all those struggling to make a call via Whatsapp in U.A.E. Yes the Telecom Authority in U.A.E has banned Whatsapp calling in the region. Not only whatsapp but IMO also doesn’t work here. Techplayce got it’s hands on to find a solution for it. And here we are :
How to enable whatsapp calling:
- Download Betternet from Google Playstore.
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There is no registration, no fee for signing.
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Open the app and click on connect.
- Once the it’s connected you can enjoy your free calling feature.
P.S: There are various other VPN application available but we found Betternet best among all.
Download from Playstore: Betternet
If Betternet is not working for you, you can try any other VPN App like Orbot. Any other VPN application will also work for you.
not working now adays even with Betternet vpn
Hey Max,
You can try other VPNs like Tunner Bear from Playstore
All vpn’s are not able to open whatsapp calling. There is no way to open whatsapp calling.
May i know your location ?
not able to open whatsapp from any vpn.
location UAE
@Adnan: Currently, Betternet is working fine in UAE. Please check your version for whatsapp and betternet and update it to the latest one.
Thanks.
please guide me how to use it Betternet vpn
my question is that both of user are should have this vpn or one of user please reply for this
Dear imo
Authorities many time I am sending mil for unbanned my imo live account but no respond just Iwanted to know what is the reason please
Do this VPN works on mobile data
Yes, it works on data as well.
Use of vpn for calling is legal or illegal
Depends upon your country laws.
Whatsapp vdo calling is not possible at UAE with vpn. I use betternet. Please suggest any alternative how to mske video callinh here at UAE
is there any way to open whatsapp or imo calling in dubai on etisalat Landline internet.
imran i m also facing same problem that is facing u also
I am from Gujarat, India. Government has banned whatsapp in Gujarat state for a few days. I am using whatsapp on my laptop using bluestacks. Can you tell me how can I bypass the limitation forced by authorities? Betternet is not working. I can not create a VPN.
Hello Moin,
Go for SurfEasy
Else try Cyberghost for windows.
Hope this helps.
Thanks!
how can i use imo from uae?
Dear friend, I can’t use the WhatsApp calling albeit when connected with betternet. Kindly, try to help
What I’ve noticed is that if your whatsapp account was created using a phone number outside UAE for eg: India (or other country without TRA restrictions) then It works via betternet.
If have UAE number
where ever you are u cannot call by whats app better net is working in UAe for whats app call only when you have whatsapp number other then UAE then better net works
Its not working on iphone in uae
Even Betternet has now stopped working in UAE now. WhatsApp calling is completely blocked in UAE and now Betternet VPN has also been blocked. No options now to connect IMO or WhatsApp calling.
VPN is connecting with “VPN Express” but not with “Betternet VPN:
No issue! You just need any VPN which sets your surfing country to NON-UAE
i am using iphone 6
i cant use imo /skype / whatsapp calling
not any VPN also working on my phone
is there any way i can use free vpn on my iphone
i heard VPN DOESNT work in iphones
i am in UAE
You can try other available VPN’s. We have a article over that too.
u can use india number in whatsapp then you can call from whatsapp to whatsapp free call
No
do we need to have Data enabled on India number for whatsapp calling to work here?
Hi Siddharth, I don’t think, you need your Data enabled on your India number for this service to work.
Thank you so much for this!
Visiting Morocco and they just recently blocked VoIP calls and it’s been a huge hassle.
so I downloaded betternet and so far whatsapp calls are working great 🙂
Whatsapp calling is not working I downloaded bettetnet also plz give suggestion
Try some other VPN app
What is wrong with these Muslims and their propaganda? They are much worse than Socialist China.Nobody will come to your place when you run out of oil. You better enjoy while you have a chance…
What about Saudi Arabia since these apps are now banned as well, whats the best vpn to use there?
Dina you may go with #Betternet or #SuperVPN. Go to play store and search for any of the two and enjoy the calling.
i dont think they work in saudi arabia
I am currently located in Qatar and call regularly to India via whatsapp, but since Last couple of week I am encountering problem with whatsapp calling. Once the call is connected, after few seconds it shows re-connecting and never connects. Is their any solution for this issue.
Hi atul, this is mainly due to poor internet connectivity from one end! if its your end , then the person at other end is having issues with the internet. Only this is the currently known issue for your problem. Hoping the answer was helpful.
Hi Chirag,
Thanks for your reply.
Simultaneously I had raised this issue what whatsapp directely and received the following feed back. As per their advise, my phone power saving mode was enabled. Now I have disabled it and I am again able to make whatsapp calls. Below QUOTE -UNQUOTE advise received from Whats app team. Hope this information will be useful for other users.
QUOTE
##- WhatsApp Support -##
Hi,
Thanks for your message.
When experiencing issues with WhatsApp calls, please try connecting to a different network (such as Wi-Fi connection instead of mobile data, or vice versa). Your current network might not be properly configured for UDP (User Datagram Protocol) which may prevent WhatsApp Calling from functioning properly.
If you are unable to make or receive WhatsApp calls after connecting to your Wi-Fi connection, make sure your router’s security settings and firewall configuration are not blocking certain types of connections in order for WhatsApp Calling to function properly.
If you have any additional questions regarding UDP or Firewall settings, please contact your service provider or network administrator for additional information.
Additionally, your battery saver and bluetooth connection may also cause issues with WhatsApp calls. If your battery saver is turned on or bluetooth is connected, please try disabling them and let us know if the issue still persists.
WhatsApp Support Team
UNQUOTE
If whats app is registered using any UAE based number then even VPN will not work, In order to enjoy whats app calling In uae, the only option is that Uninstall your whats app , Install it again and regiester it using any country number where whats app calling is not banned, like india , Pakistan, Bangladesh etc
To me the only things that works is Wire, also video calls
Bro……!!!
iam from india and currently working in Saudi Arabia
and iam also unable to use whatsapp calling feature.
iam using India number in whatsapp.
Will you please help me????
I tried most of the vpn available in play store but none of it is working for whatsapp calling.
BTW i am living in U A E.
Foolish move to block VoIP.
Heyy it’s not working in Dubai…..my number is from Dubai I stay there
im from india..i bought a mobile from uae nd using over here…im facing many issues regarding whatsapp calling..i can hear others voice but they cant get my voice..plz help me to get rid of this problem..waiting for reply
Now can use betternet in uae ?without punishment?
I am working in saudi my WhAtapp calling no India plz help me
both parties, or only those who are in dubai??
Both will require. Both the devices are going to Access WhatsApp Voice Calling feature. So you need to get it on both devices.
Yes.. its working .. Thanks a lot my Friend
Hey guys…i was callibg my friend through IMO who is in saudi…since yesterday it stop to work..its just going blank..is there anyone can help me??
uk sim so just visiting UAE and this has worked for me …..thanks !!
there is one vpn its free and fast speed even u can surf any website but the thing is dont wana share as it become famous authorities will ban it .. as it happened for better net and other so try to find !! **tip it is having green icon and its best no speed limit no ads ! calling or any other features u can use ..its working on social data plan also ! so good luck
i am living in UAE as of now but my whats app number is from UK but there is no luck though.
i tried all the vpns mentioned. but none of them worked.
i also think its with the recent android 7.0 upgrade….
coz lot of apps are not functioning
how ever is there any app that works on 7.0 in UAE
I live in Al Ain UAE. I have Indian imo number can I call to India on mobile data
I think, yes
Thanks for the betternet solution for WhatsApp voice calls. It works great in Qatar with my account registered on a Turkish phone number.
You are welcome
I need to close my betternet connection.
But I don’t how to do it. Kindly help me in closing my betternet account
Is your friend using the Paid service or free one ?
A suggestion: You can always connect with us on our Facebook page and talk to us on Messenger always
To uninstall or disable from Android Phone –
Go to Settings > Security > App with Usage Access > Disable Betternet .
Then you can easily uninstall it.
I need to close my betternet connection.
But I don’t how to do it. Kindly help me in closing my betternet account
As I just tried it, to help my friend in Bahrain
If due to some reasons, you are unable to close it, you can always Force Stop an app from settings.
Am living in Sharjah , till Feb 10th I could call with WhatsApp and imo with the help of VPN, but suddenly it is stoped, now I can’t call when VPN is on even messages are not sending or receiving when VPN is on, but if it is off then I can call with imo and WhatsApp but it is breaking. I have one indian sim with the mobile, now I put UAE sim on that after that only it happed.. help me if u can
hi i m staying in uae and i m usding etisalat home connection and that netwrok also not allow to connect any vpn also so we are not able to make video call from whatsup and same du network is working all vpn any help how to make video call from etisalat netwrok
Whatsapp app is used for social and casual interactions. But for business video calling and conferences, apps like webex, gomeetnow, gotomeeting, R-HUB HD video conferencing servers etc. are widely used by businesses gobally. They work well.
Hi Everyone,
if you wanna VDO call on whats app. Once you try Web Secure VPN nowadays it is working in UAE.
How can i use imo for video call to Germany,i am here in UAE
It works for me on betternet and bulletvpn.com both for skype and whatsapp