How to Install GB WhatsApp on Android

1.Before installation

A few minutes of preparation prevents most problems. Latest recorded version: 18.60 (78 MB, Android 6.0 or higher).

• Decide whether you are comfortable with an unofficial app. Read GB WhatsApp vs WhatsApp first.
• Check your Android version in Settings > About phone and read the Android requirements guide.
• Free up storage: keep at least three times the file size available.
• Back up your chats with the backup guide.
• Use a phone number you can afford to lose access to. Accounts on unofficial apps can be restricted.

2.Downloading the APK

1. 1
   Open the latest version page and note the version and file size.
2. 2
   Use the download button and wait for the file to finish. Stay on a stable connection.
3. 3
   When it ends, open your Downloads folder and compare the file size with 78 MB. If it is much smaller, delete it and try again.

3.Android installation permission

Android only installs apps from outside Google Play if you allow it. On modern Android (8.0 and later) this is granted per app, for the app you open the file with.

1. 1
   Tap the downloaded APK. If Android shows a prompt that installs are blocked, choose Settings.
2. 2
   Turn on Allow from this source for that app (your browser or file manager).
3. 3
   Go back and continue the installation.

On menus that differ by brand, search Settings for Install unknown apps. On Android 7.1 and older there is a single Unknown sources switch under Security.

4.Installing

1. 1
   Tap the APK file again.
2. 2
   Review the permissions list shown by Android. If something looks unrelated to messaging, stop and reconsider.
3. 3
   Tap Install and wait for the progress bar.
4. 4
   If Play Protect shows a notice, read it carefully. It is a warning about an app that did not come from Google Play. Only continue if you trust the source and accept that risk.

5.Opening the application

1. 1
   Tap Open on the final install screen, or find the new icon in your app drawer.
2. 2
   Read the terms screen. You are agreeing to the terms of an unofficial app.
3. 3
   Grant only the permissions you need: contacts, storage and notifications are typical.

6.Setup

1. 1
   Enter your phone number and wait for the verification code by SMS or call.
2. 2
   If you made a backup, look for a restore prompt. The restore guide explains when it appears.
3. 3
   Add your name and photo, then open settings to review privacy options.
4. 4
   Go through the privacy settings and enable two-step verification if the app offers it.

7.Updating

There are no automatic Play Store updates, so you install a newer file manually. Back up first, download the newer APK, and install it over the existing app instead of uninstalling. Full instructions are in How to Update GB WhatsApp, and the version history shows when new builds are recorded.

8.Troubleshooting

• Restart the phone and try the installation again.
• Delete the file, download it again, and compare the size.
• Free more storage, then retry.
• Make sure the permission is granted for the app you are opening the file with.
• If an old copy of the app is installed and signed differently, back up and see the installation failed guide.
• If it installs but misbehaves, use the not-working troubleshooting guide.

9.Common errors

10.FAQ

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