I wonder if I could run Whatsapp in this, as a bridge to Whatsapp Web (for its Matrix bridge).. It should be more efficient than running a full Android VM from the Google Dev tools.
Has anyone tried this? I suppose the biggest issue will be the scanning of the QR code, as I don't think webcams are supported.
Suppose I'm the owner of a Linux Phone and run WhatsApp in Android in a Box. Should I maintain an address book inside the box (can it even fit into the same box of WhatsApp?) And how do I attach the pictures I take with my phone or the files I have on my local storage? Etc.
Even with the app itself you can deny access to contacts after installing and it works fine, just all the names are replaced by numbers. The only problem then is that you can't start a new chat. But through the bridge it works, already tried.
There's an app on F-Droid that lets you start a chat in WhatsApp with just a number, without giving WhatsApp access to the phone contacts.