Interacting with WhatsApp Audio Calls in Olga



Many of you have asked us about integrating WhatsApp audio calls into the simplified Olga system.

Originally, WhatsApp was not designed for visually impaired people. Moreover, WhatsApp developers do not allow third-party companies like us to interact with their system at will. As a result, the integration of this application in Olga is somewhat different from all others and cannot be performed with as much control as other Olga applications.


Warning
This module was developed gratuitously by our team and is not contractually included in Olga's basic functionalities. If the WhatsApp application were to update its interface or operation, this module might no longer function. Our team does not support this specific function.
This module allows for simplified interaction with audio calls with the aim of making international calls via the internet without incurring additional carrier costs. It does not allow for handling text messages and video calls.


Prerequisites

The WhatsApp module is available from model 5 onwards. You must install version 2.85. You can check your Olga's version in: Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Update


1) Installing WhatsApp

Enable Google Play Store:
Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Settings > Other > Applications or Applications and notifications > Show xx applications > Google Play Store > Enable

To install WhatsApp, go to Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Settings > Apps > Google Play Store

After that, you must disable the Google Play Store.
Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Settings > Other > Applications or Applications and notifications > Show xx applications > Google Play Store > Disable


2) Activating Accessibility Settings for Olga

Then you need to activate the accessibility settings that will allow Olga to interact with WhatsApp automatically. Go to:

Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Settings > Other
then depending on your model

either > Smart Assistance > Accessibility > Olga > Enable for Olga
or > Accessibility > Olga > Enable for Olga

From version 2.93, to benefit from an improved experience, it is recommended to activate the following setting: Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Settings > Other > Notifications > Device and app notifications > Select Olga > Allow notification access for Olgaa


3) Configuring WhatsApp

For WhatsApp to function, you must allow the application to access several elements of the device. Go to Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Settings > Other, then depending on your model:

Either: Applications and notifications > App info
Or: Applications > Applications
Or: Applications > Show XX Applications
then > WhatsApp > Permissions > Allow the following settings:
- phone
- contacts
- microphone
- call log


4) Creating contacts WhatsApp

Olga contacts are not the same as WhatsApp contacts. They are not recorded in the same way. To save a contact in WhatsApp, go to: Menu (long press on the 3 blue dots) > Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > 



5) Calling with WhatsApp

To call with WhatsApp, say "WhatsApp + the recipient's name" after "How can I help you?".