Wazapp
About Wazapp
Wazapp consists of 2 parts, the IM application (wazapp), which is in Python, and the accounts plugin (waxmppplugin) in C++. The accounts plugin should be rewritten in python soon.
Despite thousands of Nokia N9 users signing an online petition, WhatsApp Inc. ignored all demands for releasing a version for the MeeGo. Tarek Galal released the first version of Wazapp for public beta testing on May 18, 2012. On May 25, 2012 Wazapp was made open source on GitHub. As of September 2012, Wazapp supports almost all features of the official WhatsApp client and languages (see features and languages comparison below).
The source code can be obtained from github.
- Official homepage: http://www.wazapp.im
- Contact: Tarek Galal tarek@wazapp.im
Wazapp in action
A tribute to our heroes CepiPerez and knobtviker for the beautiful UI and full emoji support!
 Loading screen |
 Main screen |
 Normal chat |
 Unread messages |
 Create group |
 Group chat |
 Contact synchronisation |
 Misc options |
 Theme and orientation |
 Notification |
 Profile setup |
 About |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Original WhatsApp | Wazapp |
|---|---|---|
| Chat | x | x |
| Group Chat | x | x |
| Location sharing | x | x |
| Media sharing | x | x |
| Exchange contacts | x | x |
| Broadcast messages | x | not yet, see GitHub issue |
| Broadcast media | x | not yet |
| Chat history | x | x |
| Message timestamps | x | x |
| Profile picture | x | x |
| Status update | x | x |
| Emoticons | x | x |
| Contact synchronisation | x | x |
| Account registration | x | x |
| Resize images before sending | x | x |
| Landscape mode | x | x |
| Change language | no | x |
| Custom theme colours | x | x |
| Custom notification sounds | x | x |
| Block contacts | x | x |
| Audio recording | x | not yet |
| Push notifications | x | x |
| Database backup | x | not yet, see GitHub issue |
| No international charges | x | x |
| User interface | good | awesome ;) |
| Price | $0.99 | free |
| License | proprietary (closed source) | open source (GNU GPL) |
Supported Languages
Big thanks to all translators on Transifex!
| Language | Original WhatsApp | Wazapp |
|---|---|---|
| Albanian | x | x |
| Arabic | x | x |
| Basque (Spain) | no | x |
| Bokmål | x | Request on Transifex |
| Bulgarian | x | x |
| Catalan | x | x |
| Chinese | x | x |
| Chinese (Hong Kong) | x | x |
| Chinese (Taiwan) | x | x |
| Croatian | x | x |
| Czech | x | x |
| Danish | x | Request on Transifex |
| Dutch | x | x |
| English (United Kingdom) | x | x |
| English (United States) | x | x |
| Estonian | x | x |
| Finnish | x | x |
| French (France) | x | x |
| French (Switzerland) | x | x |
| German (Germany) | x | x |
| German (Switzerland) | x | x |
| Greek | x | x |
| Hebrew | x | x |
| Hungarian | x | x |
| Indonesian | x | Request on Transifex |
| Italian | x | x |
| Japanese | x | Request on Transifex |
| Korean | x | Request on Transifex |
| Macedonian | no | x |
| Malay | x | Request on Transifex |
| Norwegian | x | Request on Transifex |
| Persian | x | x |
| Polish | x | x |
| Portuguese (Brazil) | x | x |
| Portuguese (Portugal) | x | x |
| Romanian | x | x |
| Russian | x | x |
| Slovak | x | Request on Transifex |
| Spanish (Spain) | x | x |
| Spanish (Argentina) | x | x |
| Spanish (Mexico) | x | x |
| Swedish (Finland) | x | x |
| Swedish (Sweden) | x | x |
| Thai | x | Request on Transifex |
| Turkish | x | x |
| Ukrainian | x | Request on Transifex |
| Vietnamese | x | x |
Latest version (CepiPerez build)
The latest CepiPerez wazapp build is "wazapp-21092012-1445.deb"
- Download deb: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12134784/MEEGO/wazapp-21092012-1445.deb
- Source: http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1271121&postcount=5281
Suitable terminals for N9
You do not need developer mode enabled in order to be able to have a terminal. Suitable terminals are (non exclusive list):
Terminal commands
Enter superuser / root mode
devel-su
Type the root password (default: rootme)
Install a new wazapp build
Download the deb file to your downloads folder (default: /home/user/MyDocs/Downloads/), then disconnect the phone from your computer (if previously connected by usb).
devel-su
Type the root password (default: rootme)
cd /home/user/MyDocs/Downloads/ dpkg -i filename.deb
(filename obviously is the name of your deb file)
Kill / exit a stuck wazapp process
killall wazapp kill `pidof wazapp`
Deleting your wazapp database
Warning: you will lose all chat history and messages!
rm -rf ~/.wazapp/*.db rm -rf home/user/.wazapp/*.db
Create a logfile for troubleshooting
If CepiPerez asks for a log, you will send him one ;)
This is how it's done.
Note: wazapp must not be running!
/opt/waxmppplugin/bin/wazapp/wazapp &>/home/user/MyDocs/wazapp-logfile.txt
Once you're done capturing your log, you can find it on your usb storage when connected to pc via usb. Post it on Pastebin, attach the logfile as txt to your post or send it to CepiPerez if asked.
Autostart Wazapp on phone boot
devel-su wget http://pastebin.com/raw.php?i=VfxNtsYg -O /etc/init/apps/wazapp.conf && /sbin/reboot
Common errors and their solutions
Connection error
Error Message:
status shows "Connecting…" when Wazapp is running.
Solution:
- Delete folder (if you intend to use Filebox: folder is hidden)
/home/user/.wazapp
Registration fail-too-many error
Error Message:
"Failed. Server said: fail-too-many"
Solution:
- Uninstall Wazapp
- Remove account: Accounts – Wazapp – menu at bottom right – Delete Account
- Delete folder (if you intend to use Filebox: folder is hidden)
/home/user/.wazapp
and
/opt/waxmppplugin
- Reboot phone
- Install latest Wazapp build
- Start Wazapp, re-register
- Reboot phone
- Open Wazapp on N9 and start registration
- Download and install BlueStacks
- Start BlueStacks and install WhatsApp
- Start Whatsapp and register your phone number
- Wait for verification code. Wazapp should register automatically if left open.
Need to re-register
Error message:
"need to remove your account from accounts manager and re-register"
- Remove account: Accounts – Wazapp – menu at bottom right – Delete Account
- Start Wazapp
- Follow registration path
If registration fails, follow the the fail-too-many instructions
Can't sync all contacts
Error:
Unable to sync all contacts to Wazapp
Solution: Update your Wazapp build
Unable to receive messages
Error:
Unable to receive messages from contacts
Solution:
- Uninstall Wazapp (do not remove Wazapp account)
- Restart phone
- Remove folder (if you intend to use Filebox: folder is hidden)
/home/user/.wazapp/
- Install new Wazapp build
- Restart phone
- Start Wazapp
Notifications Are Silent on Ringing Profile
As of 24/09/12, there is a bug in Wazapp whereby new messages only vibrate instead of ringing with the chat notification.
The developers are currently working to fix this. This section will be updated once the bug is fixed.
Wazapp Notifications Icon covers SMS Notification Icon
When you have an unread Wazapp message as well as an unread SMS, you might see only a Wazapp Notification Icon.
This is NOT a bug but a feature in Harmattan whereby SMS/IM/Wazapp are displayed by the latest Notification icon only!
Wazapp media is NOT found in Gallery
By default, all Wazapp media is stored in home/user/MyDocs/Wazapp/media
Navigate to this location by using a file manager like Filebox to view the media.
Last Seen Time for a Contact is Inaccurate
Error:
When Opening a Chat with a Contact, the last seen time is Inaccurate. Mostly, it is the time when you last sent a message to the contact.
Work-around:
Return to the Chat menu and Open the Chat with the Contact again. The Last Seen time will now be updated to be reflected accurately.
Red Dots Appear instead of Notification Icons
Error:
On the Low-Power Screen, Status Bar and Lockscreen instead of the green Wazapp Notification Icon, a Red Square/Box/Dot appears.
Solution:
Reboot your phone. Most probably you have done a fresh installation and have not rebooted your phone.