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WhatsApp: How to Use Picture-in Picture Mode

Judy SanhzMarch 26, 2022 Comments (1)
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It’s a lot more convenient to watch a video directly on WhatsApp. Maybe you still need to finish reading and answering some messages and find it annoying having to leave the app.

Have you been directed to the YouTube app to watch a video all this time? Keep reading to see what you can do to watch those videos without leaving the app. If you ever feel like watching a youtube video on the app, you can continue to do so. But, it’s always good to know you have more options.

How to Watch a Video Without Leaving WhatsApp

Let’s say someone sends you a YouTube link. You can watch in pic-in-pic by taping on the video and not the link. This is going to open a new window where you can watch your video. By watching the video on WhatsApp, you won’t have access to the forward and rewind buttons.

WhatsApp pic and pic

By watching the video on the WhatsApp app, you’ll only be able to pause, go full screen and close the video. But, if you go full screen by tapping the icon to the left of the X, you can use the slider at the bottom to forward and rewind the video.

If the picture-in-picture feature is not working for you, maybe it needs to be enabled in the WhatsApp app. You’ll need to go to Settings > Apps and notifications > See all X apps > WhatsApp > Advanced < Picture-in-picture.

Pic in pic WhatsApp

Now, try to watch a video in picture-in-picture, and hopefully, you can. Don’t forget to make sure that the WhatsApp app is updated. You can also try clearing the cache for the app. You can do this by going to Settings > Apps and notifications > WhatsApp > Storage and cache > Clear cache.

WhatsApp clear cache

Conclusion

The WhatsApp picture-in-picture is very useful when you don’t feel like leaving the app to watch a video. Even if you’re in WhatsApp, you can still forward and rewind by going full screen. How useful do you find the feature? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and don’t forget to share the article with others on social media.

Categories: Android

Author Judy Sanhz

I am a tech geek who loves technology. I have been writing about tech for over a decade, covering various devices and programs. I write about Android, Apple, and Windows devices and programs. I stay updated on the latest gadgets, upgrades, features, and news. I aim to make complicated tech information easy for everyone to read. I've been with TechniPages from the beginning to help others fix their tech issues with the easy-to-follow guides.

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Comments

  1. AALOK says:
    November 15, 2022 at 10:28 am

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
    What to do if option is not in tha sattings of tha phone or app and i have of vivo company
    Pliz give me solution

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Last Updated on March 26, 2022 by Judy Sanhz