YapieChanging Phones Without Losing Your Chats
A complete checklist for moving to a new phone — what happens to your chats in different messengers, how to move secret chats, and how to secure the old device.
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Fix Late Notifications on Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo and Realme
Brand-by-brand steps to stop Android killing your messenger in the background — battery, autostart and app-lock settings for Xiaomi, Samsung, Oppo, Vivo, Realme, Infinix and Tecno.
Group and Channel Admin Permissions: A Complete Guide
Control who can send messages, media, pin, add members and edit info; approve new members; set slow mode; and decide whether channel subscribers can react or comment.
How to Create a Channel and Grow Your Audience
Start a broadcast channel, choose a public link, decide whether subscribers can react or comment, and grow with Discover, hashtags and cross-promotion.
How to Edit a Sent Message — and Restore an Earlier Version
Fix a typo after sending, see every earlier version, and switch back with one tap. How message editing and edit history work in Yapie, and how other apps compare.
How to Export a Chat (HTML or JSON) and Back Up Your Whole Account
Save a conversation as a readable HTML page or a JSON file, or download a compressed backup of your entire account. Useful for records, legal evidence and peace of mind.
How to Get a Verified Badge on Yapie (Identity and Notable)
The steps to earn Yapie's Identity (CNIC) verified badge or the Notable badge for public figures — requirements, documents, review and tips for approval.
How to Import Telegram Chats Into Yapie
Export a Telegram conversation from Telegram Desktop as JSON and import it into Yapie with original dates and authors — a quick step-by-step guide.
How to Import WhatsApp Chats Into Yapie (Step by Step)
Move a WhatsApp conversation or group history into Yapie with original dates and names — export from WhatsApp on Android or iPhone, then import in a few taps.
How to Install an APK Safely on Android
Installing apps outside the Play Store is easy — and safe if you follow a few rules. How to install the Yapie APK, allow "unknown apps" only for your browser, and spot fake APKs.
How to Link a New Device With a QR Code
Add a tablet, laptop or second phone to your account in seconds by scanning a QR code — and why linking is the way to move end-to-end encrypted secret chats.
How to Make a Group Video Call on Yapie
Start a group voice or video call from the Calls tab or any group chat, add people, share your screen, raise your hand and mute everyone — a quick guide.
How to Make a Poll in a Group Chat (Anonymous, Multi-Choice, Quiz)
Settle the restaurant debate, pick a meeting time or run a quiz. Create polls in Yapie with anonymous voting, multiple answers or quiz mode.
How to Recover Deleted Chats (and Never Lose Them Again)
Deleted a chat by mistake or lost your phone? Here's what's recoverable in popular messengers, how Yapie's recovery vault restores deleted chats, and habits that keep your history safe.
How to Schedule Messages to Send Later
Write now, send at the perfect time — birthday wishes at midnight, reminders at 9 am, messages to other time zones. How to schedule, edit and cancel messages in Yapie.
How to Send Big Files (Up to 4 GB) From Your Phone
Email caps attachments at around 25 MB and many messengers at 100 MB–2 GB. Here's how to send files up to 4 GB in Yapie, with resumable uploads that survive bad connections.
How to Send Photos and Videos Without Losing Quality
Messengers shrink your photos and videos. Here's why, how to send them in full HD or original quality, and how Yapie lets you choose HD, original or data-saver for every send.
How to Share Your Screen During a Voice Call
Show a document, a website or a bug without turning on your camera. How to share your screen in Yapie voice and video calls on desktop and phone, and how to do it safely.
How to Turn Off Read Receipts (Yapie, WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal)
Read messages without the pressure to reply. How to switch off read receipts and typing indicators in Yapie, WhatsApp, Signal and Telegram — and what changes when you do.
How to Use Multiple Accounts on One Phone
Keep personal, business and side-project accounts separate on the same phone. How Yapie's multi-account switcher works, plus when to use Yapie Work instead.
Message Notifications Not Working on Android? 9 Fixes
Messages only show up when you open the app? Step-by-step fixes for delayed or missing chat notifications on Android — permissions, battery optimisation, data saver, Do Not Disturb and more.
Moments vs Stories vs Discover Posts: Which Should You Use?
Yapie gives you three ways to share — Stories that vanish in 24 hours, Moments for contacts or close friends, and public Discover posts. Here's when to use each.
Never Forget to Reply: Message Reminders and Starred Messages
Turn any message into a reminder, star important messages, mark chats unread and use Saved Messages as your notepad — simple habits for keeping on top of chats.
Organise Your Chats With Folders
Too many chats? Create folders like Family, Work, Unread and Groups, filter by unread or exclude muted chats, and switch between them with one tap.
Start a Call in Two Taps From the Calls Tab
Yapie's Calls tab isn't just history — start new voice or video calls, call your recent contacts with one tap, see missed calls and call back.
Taming Big Groups: Slow Mode, Topics and Admin Tips
Large groups turn chaotic fast. Use slow mode, topics, pinned rules and media permissions to keep a 500-person group readable and friendly.
Use Yapie on Your Computer — No Phone Needed
Chat, call and share files from Windows, Mac or Linux without keeping your phone online. How to sign in, install Yapie as a desktop app, and get desktop notifications.
WhatsApp Account Banned? What To Do Next
Got "This account is not allowed to use WhatsApp"? Why bans happen, how to appeal, how to protect your contacts and chats, and how to avoid putting all your conversations in one basket.
WhatsApp Backup Not Restoring? Why It Happens and How to Avoid It
"Restore failed", stuck at 0%, or no backup found — the most common reasons WhatsApp chat restores fail, what you can try, and how to never depend on a phone backup again.
Yapie Discover: Share With Everyone, Follow Topics, Find People
A guide to Discover — Yapie's public feed. Post to everyone, use hashtags and topics, follow people, choose who can reply, search, repost and tip.