WhatsCall 1.6.0.016

Package Name
com.cmcm.whatscall

Version
1.6.0.016

Developer
Cheetah Mobile Cloud (NYSE:CMC

Release Date
April 24, 2017

Required Permissions

File Size

Minimum Android™ Version

Tell your friends about WhatsCall

WhatsCall is a free calling app that allows you to make international calls at low rates. The old version of the app is still available and can be downloaded and installed on your Android device with ease. With the WhatsCall app, you can call friends, family or colleagues all over the world without any restrictions. The app offers reliable connections with clear voice quality so you don’t have to worry about dropped calls or poor audio quality.

The old version of the WhatsCall app supports all available Android versions. It is highly compatible with older models of smartphones as it does not require much system resources. You will be able to maintain a stable connection even on devices running low-end specifications. WhatsCall also runs smoothly on tablets, making it an ideal choice for both phones and tablets.

The old version of WhatsCall supports various payment methods such as credit cards, PayPal, bank transfer and more. You will have plenty of options for topping up your account balance whenever necessary. The app allows you to check your credit balance easily from within the interface so you can monitor your usage in real time.

The Whatcall App features a convenient user interface which makes it easy to navigate around and find different functions quickly. You can view your contact list conveniently within the main page or search through contacts by name or number quickly. Calls are initiated with just one click so you don’t need to waste time hunting down buttons or menus.

Whatcall also offers great value for money when it comes to international calling rates. The app has agreements with major telecom operators in over 200 countries across the globe so you can get cheap rates no matter where you are calling from. It uses Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology which helps reduce overall costs significantly.

If you need an efficient and cost-effective way to stay connected with people overseas then download and install the old version of WhatsCall now!

Required Permissions

ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION

Access approximate location (network-based) only in the foreground WhatsCall can get your location based on network sources such as cell towers and Wi-Fi networks, but only when when WhatsCall is in the foreground. These location services must be turned on and available on your tablet for WhatsCall to be able to use them.

ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION

Access precise location only in the foreground WhatsCall can get your exact location only when it is in the foreground. These location services must be turned on and available on your phone for WhatsCall to be able to use them. This may increase battery consumption.

AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS

Create accounts and set passwords Allows WhatsCall to use the account authenticator capabilities of the AccountManager, including creating accounts and getting and setting their passwords.

CALL_PHONE

Directly call phone numbers Allows WhatsCall to call phone numbers without your intervention. This may result in unexpected charges or calls. Note that this doesn't allow WhatsCall to call emergency numbers. Malicious apps may cost you money by making calls without your confirmation.

CAMERA

Take pictures and videos WhatsCall can take pictures and record videos using the camera at any time.

GET_ACCOUNTS

Find accounts on the device Allows WhatsCall to get the list of accounts known by the tablet. This may include any accounts created by applications you have installed.

MANAGE_ACCOUNTS

Add or remove accounts Allows WhatsCall to perform operations like adding and removing accounts, and deleting their password.

PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS

Reroute outgoing calls Allows WhatsCall to see the number being dialed during an outgoing call with the option to redirect the call to a different number or abort the call altogether.

READ_CALL_LOG

Read call log WhatsCall can read your call history.

READ_CONTACTS

Read your contacts Allows WhatsCall to read data about your contacts stored on your tablet. This permission allows WhatsCall to save your contact data, and malicious apps may share contact data without your knowledge.

READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Read the contents of your shared storage Allows WhatsCall to read the contents of your shared storage.

READ_PHONE_STATE

Read phone status and identity Allows WhatsCall to access the phone features of the device. This permission allows WhatsCall to determine the phone number and device IDs, whether a call is active, and the remote number connected by a call.

READ_SMS

Read your text messages (SMS or MMS) WhatsCall can read all SMS (text) messages stored on your tablet.

RECEIVE_SMS

Receive text messages (SMS) Allows WhatsCall to receive and process SMS messages. This means WhatsCall could monitor or delete messages sent to your device without showing them to you.

RECORD_AUDIO

Record audio WhatsCall can record audio using the microphone at any time.

USE_CREDENTIALS

Use accounts on the device Allows WhatsCall to request authentication tokens.

WRITE_CALL_LOG

Write call log Allows WhatsCall to modify your tablet's call log, including data about incoming and outgoing calls. Malicious apps may use this to erase or modify your call log.

WRITE_CONTACTS

Modify your contacts Allows WhatsCall to modify the data about your contacts stored on your tablet. This permission allows WhatsCall to delete contact data.

WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

Modify or delete the contents of your shared storage Allows WhatsCall to write the contents of your shared storage.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

View network connections Allows WhatsCall to view information about network connections such as which networks exist and are connected.

ACCESS_WIFI_STATE

View Wi-Fi connections Allows WhatsCall to view information about Wi-Fi networking, such as whether Wi-Fi is enabled and name of connected Wi-Fi devices.

BLUETOOTH

Pair with Bluetooth devices Allows WhatsCall to view the configuration of Bluetooth on the tablet, and to make and accept connections with paired devices.

BLUETOOTH_ADMIN

Access Bluetooth settings Allows WhatsCall to configure the local Bluetooth tablet, and to discover and pair with remote devices.

BROADCAST_STICKY

Send sticky broadcast Allows WhatsCall to send sticky broadcasts, which remain after the broadcast ends. Excessive use may make the tablet slow or unstable by causing it to use too much memory.

CHANGE_CONFIGURATION

CHANGE_WIFI_STATE

Connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi Allows WhatsCall to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi access points and to make changes to device configuration for Wi-Fi networks.

FLASHLIGHT

Control flashlight Allows WhatsCall to control the flashlight.

GET_TASKS

Retrieve running apps Allows WhatsCall to retrieve information about currently and recently running tasks. This may allow WhatsCall to discover information about which applications are used on the device.

INTERNET

Have full network access Allows WhatsCall to create network sockets and use custom network protocols. The browser and other applications provide means to send data to the internet, so this permission is not required to send data to the internet.

MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS

Change your audio settings Allows WhatsCall to modify global audio settings such as volume and which speaker is used for output.

MOUNT_UNMOUNT_FILESYSTEMS

PROCESS_INCOMING_CALLS

READ_LOGS

READ_SYNC_SETTINGS

Read sync settings Allows WhatsCall to read the sync settings for an account. For example, this can determine whether the People app is synced with an account.

RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED

Run at startup Allows WhatsCall to have itself started as soon as the system has finished booting. This can make it take longer to start the tablet and allow WhatsCall to slow down the overall tablet by always running.

SET_DEBUG_APP

SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW

WhatsCall can appear on top of other apps WhatsCall can appear on top of other apps or other parts of the screen. This may interfere with normal app usage and change the way that other apps appear.

VIBRATE

Control vibration Allows WhatsCall to control the vibrator.

WAKE_LOCK

Keep car screen turned on Allows WhatsCall to keep the car screen turned on.

WRITE_SETTINGS

Modify system settings Allows WhatsCall to modify the system's settings data. Malicious apps may corrupt your system's configuration.

WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS

Toggle sync on and off Allows WhatsCall to modify the sync settings for an account. For example, this can be used to enable sync of the People app with an account.

com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT

Install shortcuts Allows WhatsCall to add Homescreen shortcuts without user intervention.

com.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS

com.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS

com.cmcm.whatscall.permission.C2D_MESSAGE

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE