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Exactly. I created my whatsapp account in waydroid like this.
...but it can't run both in your phone and in your computer, right? For that you need the desktop app (which is Windows only) or the web app, which linux apps encapsulate right?
I've never tried having the app on multiple devices - I specifically didn't want it on my phone - but it's worth a try. I use whatsapp web in firefox, and only start waydroid when I need to log in again. The third party linux apps just load whatsapp web in electron or something.
You're right, you can't run the Android (or iOS app) twice. If you want a second device running WhatsApp you'll need the web app.
I think you can link a second Whatsapp app, similar to the web client. your primary one needs a webcam to read the QR code though
In new update you can. Just have to link it.