How to Uninstall GB WhatsApp?

GB WhatsApp is a popular modified version of WhatsApp that offers many additional features and customization options not available in the official version. However, when a new version of GB WhatsApp is released, users need to uninstall the old version to download and install the GB WhatsApp latest official version.

Here are several ways to uninstall GB WhatsApp:

Drag and Drop Uninstallation

This is the most straightforward method and works on most Android devices:

1. Long-press the GB WhatsApp icon on the home screen until it starts to shake.

2. Drag the icon to the “Uninstall” option at the top of the screen.

3. Tap “OK” in the confirmation box to complete the uninstallation.

This method is simple but may not work on some devices. If you encounter this issue, you can try the other methods below.

Uninstallation via App Info

1. Go to “Settings” > “Apps” or “App Info” on your phone.

2. Find and tap on the GB WhatsApp entry.

3. On the app details page, find the “Uninstall” or “Remove” option and tap it to uninstall.

This method works on most Android devices and is the most common and universal way to uninstall apps.

Backup Data with File Manager before Uninstallation

If you want to retain your chat history and media files after uninstalling GB WhatsApp, you can back up the relevant data using a file manager first:

1. Open the file manager app and locate the “Android/media/com.whatsapp” folder.

2. Rename this folder to any other name, such as “com.whatsapp_backup.”

3. Then uninstall GB WhatsApp using any of the methods mentioned above.

4. After installing the official WhatsApp, rename the folder back to “com.whatsapp” to restore your previous chat history and media files.

Although this method involves a few extra steps, it allows you to retain your data on GB WhatsApp.

Uninstallation via Settings

1. Go to “Settings” > “Apps.”

2. Find and tap on the GB WhatsApp entry.

3. Select the “Uninstall” or “Remove” option.

4. Follow the prompts to confirm the uninstallation.

This is the most standard uninstallation method and works on all Android devices.

Notes

You may encounter some issues when uninstalling GB WhatsApp. For instance, some users may not be able to successfully install the new version after deleting the old one. Here are a few tips to address this:

1. Ensure Data Retention Option is Disabled: When deleting GB WhatsApp, ensure that the data retention option is not enabled. If it is enabled, go to your phone’s app manager, find the corresponding WhatsApp package, uninstall it, and then install the new version.

2. File Conflict Resolution: If you can’t install the new version even after deleting the old one without enabling data retention, try installing a different package as some files may conflict.

3. Rename Files to Restore Chat History: If you’re migrating to another WhatsApp package, you can rename files to restore chat history. For example, to migrate from WhatsApp to GBWhatsApp, rename the “com.whatsapp” folder to “com.gbwhatsapp” and change internal file names from “WhatsApp” to “GBWhatsApp.”

4. Different Android Versions: If your phone is Android 11 or above, files are stored in “Android < Media.” If it’s Android 10 or below, files are stored in the phone’s internal storage.

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