How to activate Stitch Mode on WhatsApp in seconds: What's this new feature for?

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in Spain, and although there are no exact official figures, it is estimated that more than 94% of Spaniards who surf the internet use it daily to stay in touch with family, friends, coworkers, and even strangers.

Much of this is due to the fact that the app offers a variety of free and easy ways to communicate (messages, calls, video calls, audio notes, etc.), but also because they are constantly working to introduce all kinds of new features to the app to offer a better user experience.

Some are more necessary than others, while others only serve to personalize the platform (which is also important). With an app that you use so much on a daily basis, it's normal to want to make it as personal as possible, and personalizing it is a very good way to do it.

Stitch Mode isn't a standalone feature, but rather a combination of customizations that evoke the aesthetics and spirit of the Disney character from "Lilo & Stitch." It primarily focuses on using Stitch images to modify key visual elements of WhatsApp, such as the app icon, keyboard background, and chat wallpaper. Additionally, the integration of Meta's AI allows you to interact with a Stitch-inspired chatbot and even generate custom images of the character.

While Stitch Mode doesn't introduce any revolutionary features to WhatsApp, its primary purpose is to offer a more personalized and fun user experience , especially for "Lilo & Stitch" fans.

There are up to three actions you can take to "activate" this mode:

1. Customizing the WhatsApp icon:

To change the app icon and give it a Stitch touch, you'll need a customization app like Nova Launcher (available on Android). Once installed, follow these steps:

• Press and hold the WhatsApp icon on your home screen.
• Select the "Edit" (or similar) option.
• Tap the app icon again.
• Choose "Photos" and find a square image of Stitch that you previously downloaded.
• Adjust the size if necessary and press "Done" to confirm.

2. Stitch Themed Keyboard Background:

To customize your WhatsApp keyboard with a Stitch image, follow these steps in any chat:

• Tap the typing bar to bring up the keyboard.
• Find and press the settings icon or gear icon that usually appears at the top of the keyboard.
• Select the "Themes" or "Background" option.
• Choose "My Themes" or the option to select an image from the gallery.
• Find and select a horizontal image of Stitch.
• Adjust the image and click "Next" and then "Done" to save the changes.

3. Wallpaper for chats with Stitch:

This is perhaps the most straightforward step to integrate Stitch into your conversations:

• Open WhatsApp and tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
• Select "Settings" and then "Chats."
• Tap the "Wallpaper" option.
• Choose "Change" and then "My Photos."
• Find and select a vertical image of Stitch that you like.
• Adjust the image to your liking and press "Set Wallpaper."