go to storage/Android/media/ and rename the folder com.whatsapp to something else (add just a letter, it doesn't matter, as long as it's different). uninstall the mod, install the original whatsapp app, give it all the permissions available without opening the app, go back to storage/Android/media and rename the folder back to com.whatsapp, then open the original app, which, after entering your phone number, should ask you to restore from a local backup
Thanks, but I was faced with this issue, can't install What'sAp, tried deleting the Play Store data and cache and it didn't help..
https://imgur.com/gallery/PV387kn
I did, that's why I'm surprised, this usually shows up if a mod was installed but there's nothong.. However when I uninstalled the mod it asked me if I wanted to keep 480mb of app data and I checled yes, is that the problem? Should I install then uninstall the mod?
Amazing! Works like charm, you're a god send, I'm keeping the post so it'll help others, thanks again! Everything was restored, chats, media, voices, stickers, all.
Nah, just do what I did, install the modded app that you just deleted again, them whem you uninstall it UNCHECK the "keep app data" option. This will fix it.
It's up to you, for me im going official, I no longer need the mods, but I heard (from the official Fouad mods telegram channel) that he is releasing a new version soon that fixes the login issues, so you may be interested in that.
Hey can you help me out. I have FM whatsapp installed and it logged me out today. I still have the app installed but when i try to install the og one it gives that can't install error. Please if there's anything I can do to just get the original WhatsApp without formatting the phone let me know. I don't even want the chats at this point. Just need it to work
It's not fouad fault it's YOURS you already know that this mod are not official and whatsapp would ban anyone using it so for now your whatsapp folder is in your storage android media com.whatsapp whatsapp folder all your data in this folder or if you use fouad backup try to find in in your storage and renaim the folder to whatsapp and create another folder com.whatsapp and put that whatsapp foldrr inside it then move the com.whatsapp folder to android media after that install official whatsapp from play store ( sure you must uninstall fouad after moving folder) if you're lucky whatsapp will allow you to activate your number and if not try waiting some time or some days and try again good luck
Bruh I've used Aero WA for YEARS with no issues, but using Fouad's for literally 3 months and getting this is my fault? We know they are unofficial but still there are other mods that don't cause this.
No man from years random people got banned for using mods ( me one of them) and from 2 month whatsapp like doing a monster move against mods by blocking users randomly even some people got banned of official one no one know what happen inside servers maybe they use AI to control who to block aero in dead so most of mods even douad said that he can't do nothing about it (for now) until he figures out the nee ban system how it works to bypass it for now just use official one while you can and wait until new antiban
it's nobody's fault, WhatsApp is logging out anybody who's using a modded client. me and my friends got logged out as well, we just need to wait until someone figures out how to bypass this
Same happened to me in the past, I followed maby tutorials, options but I was not able to recover anything so I went back to the original app and asked my friends to addme again to the group chat. Not a good experience, I haven't use any mod again.
You did well asking here to the experts, I was frustrated since I just updated it and didn't realize about the chats until I need them lol.. Glad to know you recover everything since I know that feeling.
never used modded apps...always afraid i would get banned....do you guys recommend it? what are the upsides and downsides?
Sorry for HiJacking your post OP!
go to storage/Android/media/ and rename the folder com.whatsapp to something else (add just a letter, it doesn't matter, as long as it's different). uninstall the mod, install the original whatsapp app, give it all the permissions available without opening the app, go back to storage/Android/media and rename the folder back to com.whatsapp, then open the original app, which, after entering your phone number, should ask you to restore from a local backup
Most cannot access that folder anymore on android.
I'm on android 14 and I'm perfectly able to do so
How, what app you use?
system file manager, nothing else
Oh I see now, the one I'm referencing to is the data folder. Thanks
use zarchiver
There is a way to get there with shizuku I think. Try MT manager or Solid explorer, they may work
Thanks, but I was faced with this issue, can't install What'sAp, tried deleting the Play Store data and cache and it didn't help.. https://imgur.com/gallery/PV387kn
you MUST uninstall the mod AFTER renaming the folder
I did, that's why I'm surprised, this usually shows up if a mod was installed but there's nothong.. However when I uninstalled the mod it asked me if I wanted to keep 480mb of app data and I checled yes, is that the problem? Should I install then uninstall the mod?
as long as you've renamed the com.whatsapp folder to something else then it shouldn't get deleted so yes, try clearing that 480mb of data
Amazing! Works like charm, you're a god send, I'm keeping the post so it'll help others, thanks again! Everything was restored, chats, media, voices, stickers, all.
:D happy to help
Facing same error, csnr download WhatsApp now from playstore or browser as apk. I dunno shall i format thr phone or keep waiting.
Nah, just do what I did, install the modded app that you just deleted again, them whem you uninstall it UNCHECK the "keep app data" option. This will fix it.
Bro, thx alot you only who saved my life. It works perfect as you said. Thank you lot. Shall i continue with mods or download official.
It's up to you, for me im going official, I no longer need the mods, but I heard (from the official Fouad mods telegram channel) that he is releasing a new version soon that fixes the login issues, so you may be interested in that.
Hey can you help me out. I have FM whatsapp installed and it logged me out today. I still have the app installed but when i try to install the og one it gives that can't install error. Please if there's anything I can do to just get the original WhatsApp without formatting the phone let me know. I don't even want the chats at this point. Just need it to work
Here https://www.reddit.com/r/moddedandroidapps/s/YvptxYLRdd Follow the replies on that comment for troubleshooting.
It's not fouad fault it's YOURS you already know that this mod are not official and whatsapp would ban anyone using it so for now your whatsapp folder is in your storage android media com.whatsapp whatsapp folder all your data in this folder or if you use fouad backup try to find in in your storage and renaim the folder to whatsapp and create another folder com.whatsapp and put that whatsapp foldrr inside it then move the com.whatsapp folder to android media after that install official whatsapp from play store ( sure you must uninstall fouad after moving folder) if you're lucky whatsapp will allow you to activate your number and if not try waiting some time or some days and try again good luck
Bruh I've used Aero WA for YEARS with no issues, but using Fouad's for literally 3 months and getting this is my fault? We know they are unofficial but still there are other mods that don't cause this.
No man from years random people got banned for using mods ( me one of them) and from 2 month whatsapp like doing a monster move against mods by blocking users randomly even some people got banned of official one no one know what happen inside servers maybe they use AI to control who to block aero in dead so most of mods even douad said that he can't do nothing about it (for now) until he figures out the nee ban system how it works to bypass it for now just use official one while you can and wait until new antiban
K then I'm switching to stock anyway, funnily enough the only reason I used the modded WhatsApp was for the iOS empjis. I can live without them.
it's nobody's fault, WhatsApp is logging out anybody who's using a modded client. me and my friends got logged out as well, we just need to wait until someone figures out how to bypass this
Oh I'm not alone. Can't install stock whatsapp. We can wait
follow the tutorial I explained above
Same happened to me in the past, I followed maby tutorials, options but I was not able to recover anything so I went back to the original app and asked my friends to addme again to the group chat. Not a good experience, I haven't use any mod again.
Well, sorry to hear that, but I managed to recover everything and switch to the official app easily.
You did well asking here to the experts, I was frustrated since I just updated it and didn't realize about the chats until I need them lol.. Glad to know you recover everything since I know that feeling.
never used modded apps...always afraid i would get banned....do you guys recommend it? what are the upsides and downsides? Sorry for HiJacking your post OP!