GB WhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus are popular versions of WhatsApp that offer extra features not available in the official app. Many people enjoy using these mods because of the added features, but WhatsApp has recently announced that accounts using these unofficial versions will be banned.
If you are using GB WhatsApp or WhatsApp Plus, you need to switch to the official version to avoid a permanent ban.
WhatsApp has a page explaining that accounts using modified versions of the app will be temporarily banned. The message “Temporarily Banned” means you are using an unapproved version.
If you do not switch to the official app soon, your account could be permanently banned. To help you make the switch safely, here’s a step-by-step guide.
How to Transfer from GB WhatsApp or WhatsApp Plus to Official WhatsApp
Before you switch to the official WhatsApp, it’s important to back up your chat history. However, the process is different for GB WhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus users.
1. For GB WhatsApp Users:
– Wait for the Ban to Expire: If your account is temporarily banned, you will need to wait for the ban to end before you can make the switch.
– Back Up Your Chats: Open GB WhatsApp, tap on the three dots in the top right corner, then go to *Chats*. From there, select *Back up* to save your chat history.
– Rename the Folder: Open your phone’s File Manager app. Go to *Internal Storage* and find the folder named “GB WhatsApp”. Tap and hold on to the folder, then choose *Rename*. Change the name from “GB WhatsApp” to just “WhatsApp”.
– Install the Official WhatsApp: Go to the Google Play Store and download the official WhatsApp app. Open it, and verify your phone number.
– Restore Your Chats: When you are setting up the official WhatsApp, you will be asked if you want to restore your chat history. Tap *Restore* and then *Next*. WhatsApp will load all your chats from GB WhatsApp.
2. For WhatsApp Plus Users:
– Back Up Your Chats: Before you switch to the official WhatsApp, make sure you have backed up your chat history in WhatsApp Plus.
– Automatic Chat Restoration: Once you install the official WhatsApp and log in with your phone number, the app will automatically restore your chat history from WhatsApp Plus, as long as you saved the chat history earlier.
Summary
If you are using GB WhatsApp or WhatsApp Plus, you need to switch to the official WhatsApp app to avoid having your account banned. Be sure to back up your chats before you make the switch. The process is different for GB WhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus users, but both methods allow you to keep your chat history intact when moving to the official version. Follow the steps carefully, and you should be able to continue using WhatsApp without any issues.
