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by cesarb 1153 days ago
> In my phone I can go to Settings->Apps->Dual Apps and enable WhatsApp.

Is that specific to some Android device manufacturer? I have a dual SIM Android phone with two SIMs, and I don't see that option.

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It is specific to mostly non-Google OEMs.

On Pixel phones and other devices which don't support Dual Apps, you can create a "Work Profile". It is a completely isolated section of your phone and you can install another copy of Whatsapp by opening the playstore in your work profile.

https://support.google.com/work/android/answer/6191949?hl=en

It's there in Xiaomi and a few others. It essentially creates a separate sandboxed space for the entire phone. Apps, settings, themes, everything is isolated. Both the SIMs are accessible in either space.