WhatsApp on your flip phone.
Read WhatsApp messages and reply using your flip phone’s regular texting app. A separate Android phone relays the messages in both directions.
Sign in to download. The Android app is currently named Flip Relay.
David sends “Are you coming at 7?” on WhatsApp. Your flip phone gets the message as a text from [3] David.
Get set up
Install on Android
Download Flip Relay on the Android phone that will stay online and send the texts.
Connect your phones
Activate the app, enter both phone numbers, and follow the guide to link WhatsApp.
Reply from your flip
Text the contact’s code before your reply. If the message says [3] David, text back
3 See you then.
Common questions
Ready to connect your phones? Open the setup guide
Do I need an app on my flip phone?
Your flip phone uses its regular texting app. Install Flip Relay on the separate Android phone.
Can I use my existing phone numbers?
Yes. Keep your WhatsApp account and flip phone number. The Android and flip phone each need their own texting number. The Android needs to stay online and have texting service while the relay is in use.
Can I start a new WhatsApp conversation from my flip?
Look up the person’s code under Contacts & message codes in Flip Relay. From your flip, text the code followed by your message to your Android number.
How does the trial work?
The seven-day trial begins when you activate the Android app. Check My account for activation and purchase availability.
How are forwarded messages sent?
The Android sends forwarded messages through your carrier as SMS or MMS. Carrier texts don’t have WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption.