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# [How WhatsApp Works Without Internet: Offline Messaging and Sync Explained](https://mobile-dev-expo.hashnode.dev/how-whatsapp-works-without-internet-offline-messaging-and-sync-explained?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction Imagine you're on a flight with Airplane Mode enabled. You open WhatsApp, type a message to your friend, and press Send. Surprisingly, the message immediately appears in your chat window.

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