How to Spy on WhatsApp Messages Without The Target Phone

WhatsApp is a secure messaging app that has garnered a lot of faithful users. Because it is so secure, people share a lot of secret information there. Hence, it is no wonder why a lot of individuals want to learn how to spy on WhatsApp messages and stay undetectable. In this article, we will only discuss foolproof ways of spying on anyone’s WhatsApp without the target phone.

However, because some of these methods could be viewed as spying, it would be best to check your local laws.

Can someone see my WhatsApp messages from another phone?

Yes, someone can see your WhatsApp messages from another device. There are a couple of different methods to do so, most of which we will explore further in this article. Bear in mind, though, that some methods are more effective and reliable than others. These are the methods we will go more in-depth about:

How to spy on WhatsApp messages without target phone

Spying on WhatsApp messages might seem impossible. The company boasts its firm encryption policy, plus you can only access WhatsApp messages from a single phone. Usually, websites offer a dubious “free” spying tool that can bring more trouble than good. However, you can always turn to a spy app, which is considered to be the safest WhatsApp spying method.

One of these apps is mSpy, a comprehensive WhatsApp phone monitoring spy app that is multi-use.

mSpy WhatsApp spying

Using mSpy will enable you to monitor all WhatsApp messages, phone calls, SMS messages, as well as media files (photos, videos, etc.) from a dedicated control panel.

Although this WhatsApp spy app can be primarily used for WhatsApp spying, you can also use it to monitor browser history and other social media apps, such as Viber, Messenger, Skype, Snapchat, see someone’ private Facebook profiles, etc. Some key monitoring features include:

• Monitoring incoming and outgoing calls, call records, and SMS messages;
• GPS location tracking;
• Keylogger;
• Controlling other social apps and programs from the control panel;
• Monitoring browsing history;
• Accessing multimedia files.

This app is compatible with both Android and iOS devices.

How does mSpy work?

What makes spy apps such as mSpy great is the fact that they’re quite beginner-friendly. The installation process only takes a couple of minutes, and that’s it.

These are the installation instructions:

• Create account on mSpy website

• Select the target device you want to monitor

• Choose a suitable subscription plan and enter your payment details

• Check your inbox email address for a confirmation email
• Follow the instructions inside to set up your mSpy account

• Set up the app and start monitoring

Pros & Cons: 

• It’s reliable
• It offers the most comprehensive set of WhatsApp chat spying features
• Easy-to-use

• Some features require you to root or jailbreak the target phone
• It’s not free
• It won’t work without installing on the target phone

How to monitor WhatsApp messages using the WhatsApp Web

WhatsApp has this excellent web browser application that enables users to receive and send messages from their computers. Besides, you can also use this method to spy on someone else’s WhatsApp account, let’s say your girlfriend’s, and read messages without her knowing.

The method is quite easy, effective, and straightforward, but it  does require access to the device . Here are our step-by-step instructions on how to  read someone’s WhatsApp messages without target phone:

Step 1: Open WhatsApp’s web-based application – https://web.whatsapp.com

Step 2: Once done, you will see a QR code – this window should remain open

Step 3: Open the WhatsApp chat application on the target device

Step 4: Go to Settings/Menu

Step 5: Choose the WhatsApp Web option

Step 6: Point the cell phone’s camera to the QRcode from the web page

Step 7: Once the scan is successful, you will be able to read the target’s WhatsApp conversations and see their call logs from your computer

Pros & Cons: 

• It’s free
• It’s beginner-friendly

• It requires access to the target smartphone
• If you get disconnected, you will have to repeat the whole process again
• You could get busted easily

How to spy WhatsApp messages for free

If you find other options too bothersome, you can always opt for free apps that can do the work for you. Such apps include:

• Whatscan for Whatsapp Web (Android device)
• Whatscan for Whatsapp Web (iPhone device)

These apps are compatible with both iOS and Android devices, and the setup process is quite simple. These apps use a similar approach to the WhatsApp Web-based application method. They are considered to be “cloning apps” with some spy features.

Bear in mind, though, that  these apps are prone to crashing, as reported by the users . Moreover, they might not work every time. Regardless, let’s talk about how to use them:

Step 1: Download the spy tool from the Play Store (Android device) or App Store (iOS device)

Step 2: Open the Whatscan app and wait for the QRcode to be displayed

Step 3: Obtain physical access to the target phone and open WhatsApp

Step 4: Open the three-dot menu in the top right corner

Step 5: Choose the WhatsApp Web option and scan the previously found QR code

Step 6: Start to monitor WhatsApp messages

Pros & Cons: 

• It’s free
• It’s quick
• It’s beginner-friendly

• Requires physical access to the target device
• The apps are prone to crashes, as reported by the users
• You will lose access as soon as the target logs out from their WhatsApp account
• It has a lot of ads

How to spy on someone’s WhatsApp using MAC spoofing

Since we’ve mostly talked about less advanced spying methods, let’s discuss a popular, but more advanced method as well.

Spoofing  does require advanced software knowledge , as well as patience. If performed correctly, you will be able to read every single text message on the target device. Spoofing is one of the ways to hack someone’s WhatsApp where the whole point is to extract the MAC address from the target device and swap it with your own.

However, since this is a more advanced method, we can’t guarantee that it will work for everyone. Regardless, here is the step by step process and how to check others WhatsApp chat history:

Step 1: Obtain physical access to the target device

Step 3: Find out the MAC address of the victim’s mobile device and write it down. You do that by:

• iPhone – Settings > General > About and Look for Wi-Fi
• Android – Settings > About Phone > Wi-Fi Mac Address

Step 4: Uninstall WhatsApp app from your mobile phone

Step 5: Change your cell phone’s MAC address by using third-party apps (WiFi Spoof- iPhone; BusyBox – Android)

Step 6: Reinstall the WhatsApp app on your cell phone

Step 7: Enter the victim’s mobile device phone number for verification instead of yours

Step 8: The activation code should be sent via SMS. Write it down and delete the message afterward

Step 9: Re-set the initial MAC address on your phone

Step 10: Start to monitor WhatsApp messages and other activity

Pros & Cons: 

• Free
• Ability to spy on messages in real-time

• It’s complicated and time-consuming
• You have to root (Android) or jailbreak the target device (iOS)

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