yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] TheLostOne:
Unfortunately it still doesn't work
[General Topics] comsite:
Go to folder whatsapp(yo,fm whatever name) >databases.

Check the files there send screenshot or names of files. If there are files then you have correct folder name of whatsapp accordingly also keep in mind 2 things

1. You must have correct fm package there are 3 packages .. one if fm second is whatapp third is gbwhatsapp, rename folder accordingly.

2. YOU MUST NEVER TRY to restore chats before activating. You must restore AFTER activating.
[General Topics] TheLostOne:
Amazing! Thank you!

This was the reason ;)

I was clicking on the restore button at the first screen.
[General Topics] L.F.B.:
this remane foldet yowhatsapp to fmwhatsapp is not working!

and wen I install back yowhatsapp all work to restore!

so this name fmwhatsapp is wrong! All my backups are fine!

any solution?

edit. Found it!

there are 2 files for download!

1. fouad.whsats8.05...apk

2. FMWA8.05...apk

thats why the backup folder rename problem? maybe?
[General Topics] gui17lherme:
where can I find the latest version of GBWhatsApp?
[General Topics] comsite:
There is none. Gbwhatsapp Development stopped.

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It wont work just renaming wont work. You have to match downloaded apk with folder name.

1.If you downloaded fouad.whatsapp.apk then rename yowhatsapp or fm whatsapp to simple whatsapp.

2. If you downloaded FMWA8.05.apk then fmwhatsapp will work with it.

Hope that helps and works for you.

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BTW to all who are using modded WhatsApp apk like whatsapp plus or fm or og and lot others, If gbwhatsapp has been stopped and yo also isnt going to upgrade it. I wont be using modded apks as their base is quite old and getting banned is easy. Rather use other reliable options for modding whatsapp.
[General Topics] hubono:
Fmwhatsapp 8.1 is out
[General Topics] sisqoboy:
Could you help me how and what. I miss the GB options…
[General Topics] comsite:
Fouad whatsapp is out released on 9th nov use that if you want something like gb.
[General Topics] sisqoboy:
Do you ar anyone has a reliable source to download it?

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Anyone any reliable source to download it?
[General Topics] comsite:
Google fouadMods the first search result is the official main site's name.

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Also use my instructions and read carefully in previous page of this thread how to convert from gb or yo to fouad whatsapp.
[General Topics] hubono:
http://fouadmods.com/
[General Topics] sisqoboy:
Same issue. Have u found the way to disable it?
[General Topics] hubono:
Its in the settings

U can disable it
[General Topics] A San:
I have found GBWhatsapp Pro 8.20 Antiban. Is GBWhatsapp life again?
[General Topics] comsite:
No.

It is using fouadmods as base. Dont use it instead use fouadmods if modded version or use other reliable sources rather mods.
[General Topics] Skytrotter:
i open this for discussion...https://xdaforums.com/general/general/unofficial-fouadmods-features-t4013973
[General Topics] anas mohamed:
Guys what you think about this page. Is it reliable.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/gbplus.net/download-gbwhatsapp-apk/amp/
[General Topics] saoudien07:
Stay away from any GBWhatsApp that come out in last few month!!! Simple as that!!! Why?? Simply because GBwhatsApp have been stopped by its dev so any "GBwhatsApp" that you will find around are SUSPICIOUS!!! As they are not developed by atnfas_hoak (GBwhatsApp dev)!

So personaly I stay away.

Alternative is to use Fouad version! Here some rules:

Download from its site, not from some apk site, since u dont know what crap they added to it ( I tryed once with the same apk, and the MD-5 did not mach, so the apk have been modified!!)

I have been using Fouad Mods from when GB stopped, and never got any issue, Ban or crach or any...

And most WhatsApp Mod that you will find use Fouad Mod as Base, so why not simply use Fouad?? And if you like looks of others Mod, ba Fouad version is customable!! And there is also theme ready, so sure you will find something that suits your test...

http://fouadmods.com/fouad-whatsapp/
[General Topics] Bru_Bra:
Guys, have you heard about Sam mods? Is it reliable?
[General Topics] positivetourettes:
dont download GBWAPlus - those f#$^@#^ers r cheaters and alll apk have malwers, for now i use only 2 WA mods: Yowa mods by Fouad and Soula mod
[General Topics] stupendoman:
hello, I am trying to restore from fouad 8.26 to another phone. Can't make it work any help?
[General Topics] demon2112:
same here on my mate20 pro..... it cought my eye that it tries to restore from... sdcard/fmwhatsapp...... but my phones pats isss internal storage/fmwhatsapp. maybe that's thebissue
[General Topics] Walter Jack:
gb WhatsApp

Yeah, I usually Download mods from them and helpgurus.net

Those are both trusted sources..:)
[General Topics] Harsh_07:
https://androidwaves.com/download-whatsapp-plus/

Anyone used this mod ?

Is it trustworthy ?
[General Topics] Frank65:
yes I use this source. It is trustworthy........
[General Topics] coolastrology:
Whatsapp fro ASTRO

You’ve got some interesting points in this article. I would have never considered any of these if I didn’t come across this. Thanks!. fuel assault
[General Topics] Shoona12:
Happy to know this. Thanks for such a great news

Happy to know this. Thanks for such a great news
[General Topics] galaxys:
Definitely some dl options out there...
[General Topics] Frank65:
I have GBWhatsApp Version 8.75. Now I received the message, that this version must be updated. Somebody knows, when we received an update?
[General Topics] GnyanadBhatt:
bring GBWhatsapp back

i have been waiting since 3 years for Gbwgatsapp to comeback please bring it back

thanks
[General Topics] Gameboy55:
Yes you can download gbwhatsapp

GBWhatsapp have stop working, There are many mod version of WhatsApp which includes FM Whatsapp, OGWhastapp, GB Whatsapp and Whatsapp Plus. You can download any of these apps from this website. I will focus on You WhatsApp app, modified WhatsApp version.
[General Topics] teostar:
Is there a similar mod available for iPhone?
[General Topics] redkingyep:
Is the Telegram channel still used?

I joined the one stated here but it seems outdated.

Does anyone know a valid telegram group or channel for official whatsapp modded discussion?
[General Topics] Ava Heath:
Due to updates of GBWhatsapp many features got wrong. I also lost the automatically keypad option and that video call get hanged like when even I answered the call phone is still ringing. But now it's working fine. I don't why than I uninstalled it and installed it again from here.
[General Topics] ahmod21:
No doubt gbwhatsapp is number one but lack regular updates as I'm using Whatsapp plus downloaded from YouTech; the reason is that they regularly provide an updated version with some new feature or by solving bugs.

If you want then you can try once from downloading here.
[General Topics] sathis_khanna:
Why Gbwhatsapp discontinued??? I've been using it from many years and I were happy.. where i can find official mod of gb??? Because there are tons of website providing gbwhatsapp but its not good (issues , bugs, unstable, error , crash, slow etc etc 😢) currently using gbwhatsapp v15.10.1
[General Topics] billyjhnson:
Hello I'm new here and I would like to know which developer's GBWhatsApp version you are using?

If you are using WhatsApp Fouad Mods then I think the GBWhatsApp of Fouad Mods is almost turned off which doesn't work most of the time.

And the existing version you are using is an older version

Update it with this new GBWhatsApp v15.51.2

I hope this will solve your problem.
[General Topics] VD171:
Here, you can find latest release of gbwhatsapp:

Fouad WA - FMMods

Fouad Mod WA or more often referred to as FMWA is a WA-like application that has been modified in such a way that it has more complete features.

fmmods.com
[General Topics] VD171:
Here are the official links of "actual" GBWhatsApp development:

Fouad WA - FMMods

Fouad Mod WA or more often referred to as FMWA is a WA-like application that has been modified in such a way that it has more complete features.

fmmods.com
[General Topics] VD171:
This is the OFFICIAL place of the gbwhatsapp:

Fouad WA - FMMods

Fouad Mod WA or more often referred to as FMWA is a WA-like application that has been modified in such a way that it has more complete features.

fmmods.com
[General Topics] VD171:
{Mod edit: Quoted post has been deleted}

NO. FAKE !!!

New GBWHATSAPP release: Version 9.21 (07/February/2022) !

This is the OFFICIAL place of the gbwhatsapp:

Fouad WA - FMMods

Fouad Mod WA or more often referred to as FMWA is a WA-like application that has been modified in such a way that it has more complete features.

fmmods.com
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
Hi.

Is it possible to automate backup?
[General Topics] VD171:
You can't set another time than default for regular backup inside app.

But, you can automate backup if the device is rooted using: TitaniumBackup, OAndBackupX, SwiftBackup or AlphaBackup.

Titanium Backup (root needed) - Apps on Google Play

EXTREMELY powerful tool. Backup ALL apps, Market links, remove bloatware & MORE!

play.google.com

https://xdaforums.com/t/app-8-0-ope...pps-and-data-backup-tool-for-android.4167179/

Swift Backup - Apps on Google Play

A simple, fast and smart backup solution for Android smartphones

play.google.com

Alpha Backup - Apps on Google Play

The most powerful backup & application management tool for android devices.

play.google.com
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
Another thing - notifications are delayed and sometimes my messages don't appear when sent.

What is going on?

Google Pixel 5 on rooted Android 12 (latest version).

Battery optimization is turned off
[General Topics] VD171:
Apparentely, the device is stucked.
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
I'm sorry, but I have no idea what does it mean...
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
Any ideas? This issue occurs even after factory reset
[General Topics] Trident10:
Are you having problems with gb whatsapp?

I can receive messages but cant sent, they are not delivered.
[General Topics] VD171:
Delayed messages are caused by your settings.

Like hide blue ticks or hide double ticks.
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
And that is it? Ok, will try.

Any ideas about other settings that could make trouble, which to avoid?
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
Several days ago I had a problem with texts in group chats, because my answers won't appear. This version of modified WhatsApp suck! Rest of the mods are the same with the same problems?
[General Topics] VD171:
That problems are caused by your own actions.

That never happened to me.

Just watch your own actions.

GBWhatsApp (formally Fouad WhatsApp), is working PERFECTLY ! :cool:
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
Maybe, but I have no idea what actions may cause it. Blue ticks were hidden as you mentioned before. Any ideas?
[General Topics] VD171:
Your messages are delaying for appearing or just for sending?
[General Topics] Ćwirek:
I think both. Message that I sent on Saturday on group chat did not appear till today, but its is visible as sent
[General Topics] VD171:
If appearing is delayed, the app is busy, doing some other thing.

If sending is delayed, the app has problems for dealing with keys of group members.

Try disabling ALL "hide double ticks" (yes, ALL them).
[General Topics] VD171:
(Apparentely, the user has been banned, but I will answer the question.)

Well, the first official GBWhatsApp has been abandoned.

(As you can see on the first post of this thread.)

But developers suggested using FMWhatsApp (created by Fouad Mods, too known as FM Mods).

So, developers of FMWhatsApp took over the GBWhatsApp project and now, FMWhatsApp is the official GBWhatsApp.

If you want to use GBWhatsApp you should avoid searching GBWhatsApp on Google (everbody should avoid downloading from sam mods!).

You should download APK only from the official website:

Fouad WA - FMMods

Fouad Mod WA or more often referred to as FMWA is a WA-like application that has been modified in such a way that it has more complete features.

fmmods.com
[General Topics] VD171:
"#Disclaimer

It is hereby notified that many "FM WhatsApp Modified Versions" are freaking throughout the Web , Mostly you'll get to see Adsware & Spyware in those version of Modified APK.

It's an piece of well known Information that the Official version of FM WhatsApp and or Fouad Mods doesn't adds any Adsware or Spywares.

Please Note:- Download FM WhatsApp only from our Official Website instead of using any 3rd Party Website...

Download Link:- https://t.me/FouadMODS

Webpage Link:- http://Down.fouadmods.com

Packages offered by FM WhatsApp:-

com.wa = WhatsApp [Replaces Stock WhatsApp]

com.fmwa = FM WhatsApp [Clone]

com.yowa = Yo WhatsApp [Clone]

com.gbwa = GB WhatsApp [ Clone]

Neither FM WhatsApp nor FM Mods would be responsible for using any other Modified Version of FM WhatsApp which is available on any other 3rd Party Webpages

With Regards

FM Mods Team"

From:

FouadMODS

#Disclaimer It is hereby notified that many "FM WhatsApp Modified Versions" are freaking throughout the Web , Mostly you'll get to see Adsware & Spyware in those version of Modified APK. It's an piece of well known Information that the Official version of FM WhatsApp and or Fouad Mods doesn't...

t.me
[General Topics] Renstar07:
Hey can anyone help me ,Im trying to transfer my fn whatsapp to my s22 ultra but i cant seem to be able to find the folder in my storage to put the back up files for it to copy over my old data.
[General Topics] VD171:
/sdcard/Android/media/com.fmwhatsapp/FMWhatsApp
[General Topics] Renstar07:
I dont have an sd card
[General Topics] VD171:
That is the place of your internal storage and not external card.

Like: "Internal Storage"/Android/media/com.fmwhatsapp/FMWhatsApp
[General Topics] Renstar07:
I found it. for some reason that particular folder wasnt showing up before.thank alot
[General Topics] Renstar07:
it didnt restore my chats.Im not getting the option for some reason. Could you guide me on how to get the phone to recognize the back up files
[General Topics] VD171:
Rename the crypt file to "msgstore.db.crypt14" (or to "msgstore.db.crypt15" if this is a crypt15 file).

Move the file to the databases folder, and then register the same number again.

If FMWhatsapp: "Internal storage"/Android/media/com.gbwhatsapp/GBWhatsApp/Databases

If GBWhatsapp: "Internal storage"/Android/media/com.fmwhatsapp/FMWhatsApp/Databases
[General Topics] Renstar07:
1. it doesnt save the folder as FMwhatsapp, just Whatsapp, Ive tried renaming it but it doesn’t use the folder with that name.

2 i have those files but it still doesnt work
[General Topics] VD171:
You can create the folder.

Just move the msgstore.db.crypt14 to the new folder.

If FMWhatsapp: "Internal storage"/Android/media/com.gbwhatsapp/GBWhatsApp/Databases

If GBWhatsapp: "Internal storage"/Android/media/com.fmwhatsapp/FMWhatsApp/Databases

If YOWhatsapp: "Internal storage"/Android/media/com.yowhatsapp/YOWhatsApp/Databases
[General Topics] Renstar07:
That still didnt work,it keeps creating a com.whatsapp folder and doesnt use the com.gbwhatsapp folder.

should i use an older apk for install,im not sure whats going wrong why its not finding the files
[General Topics] VD171:
Are you sure did you download the gbwhatsapp/fmwhatsapp directly from official source?

http://Down.fouadmods.com
[General Topics] Renstar07:
I used the apk from my prevoius device that usually gives me the updates,I have 9.30 .It say fouad mod whatsapp,Is that the incorrect version?
[General Topics] VD171:
Try uninstalling and reinstalling the official version again:

Fouad WA - FMMods

Fouad Mod WA or more often referred to as FMWA is a WA-like application that has been modified in such a way that it has more complete features.

Down.fouadmods.com

Be sure to use the same package:

com.whatsapp = WhatsApp [Replaces Stock WhatsApp]

com.fmwhatsapp = FM WhatsApp [Clone]

com.yowhatsapp = Yo WhatsApp [Clone]

com.gbwhatsapp = GB WhatsApp [Clone]
[General Topics] johnnyyh:
Is this GB WhatsApp anti ban?
[General Topics] VD171:
Yes.

GB/Fouad WhatsApp contains many and many anti ban features and constantly updated.

Fully adware and spyware free.
[General Topics] johnnyyh:
Thanks.
[General Topics] jsmidev:
I've a few security concerns about FMWhatsApp. Hope someone knowledgeable will check for any malicious activity in the background.

1. I could find some suspicious background traffic from/to the developer's server or website. Is it transferring our personal data? Screenshot attached.

2. Even the official download site down.fouadmods.com is forcefully redirecting to adware or malicious sites while trying to download the app. How secure is this?
[General Topics] VD171:
1. GB/Fouad Whatsapp shows you when a new release is launched.

That's is just a checking for an update.

2. Really? Try https://adblockplus.org and be happy.
[General Topics] jsmidev:
But who is yousefalbasha?

And why do you serve such malicious ads arbitrarily, compromising the security of users?
[General Topics] VD171:
I dont know who is and I dont want to know too.

Everyone in the planet should use adblockers in all devices.

I'm not here to discuss about ethical, but the utility of the GB/Foud Whatsapp.

If you don't like it, just avoid it.
[General Topics] jsmidev:
If you aren't sure about the suspicious background traffic going on, there's something fishy for sure. The app may be transferring user data and personal details to some hacker which will have serious consequences. It's not about ethics, but security of personal and confidential chats and data.

And it's not as silly as if you don't like then avoid. It's evident from the screenshot that traffic is going on between FMWhatsApp and some remote server other than that of WhatsApp or Facebook, which is shown as cdn.yousefalbasha.com. You're not sure where they're transporting your data and what they're doing with those.

If your intentions are genuine, please care about the security of users while promoting modded apps. I'm seriously concerned about this suspicious background traffic. Not only I'll avoid it, but make sure that users are warned about the privacy and security of their personal chats and data. Some hacker may be selling your data and you may be trapped.
[General Topics] VD171:
As I said, that is just a checking for updates.

(Yes, Foud WhatApp shows you once a new update is released.)

I'm using Foud Whatsapp for many years.

I'm here to say Foud WhatsApp is totally safe and developers does NOT want your data or infos.

Enjoy it or avoid it.

Edit: I've attached the proof of the notification of a new update is released.

It shows the changelog too.
[General Topics] jsmidev:
Are you simply a user of the app or in someway associated with the developers? If you're simply a user, how can you be sure about their intentions?

Some independent verification is required to ensure the safety and privacy of users. Users share a lot of confidential information on WhatsApp. So privacy is very important. It's well-known that end-to-end encryption is already lost when using modded WhatsApp versions.
[General Topics] VD171:
I'm a simple user.

You are just creating fake panic.

You just sent some (rarely) outgoing connections and it does NOT show nothing.

If developers are stealing your infos, why connections are not made constantly ?

As I said, for checking updates, outgoing connections are needed.

If you are so worried, just make full analysis and show us the results.
[General Topics] jsmidev:
If you're a simple user how can you confidently say this? How do you authentically know that developers does NOT want your data and infos?

I'm not creating a fake panic as we've a lot of circumstancial evidences to be concerned about the safety of our confidential data. Background traffic with some yousefalbasha's server whose identity is unknown, Google Play protect triggering a warning earlier, the forceful redirection on the download page to malicious adware sites, the obvious lack of end-to-end encryption etc.

Yes, I've concerns and I do think users need to be aware and concerned considering these issues.

That's why some independent verification is required about the security of this mod.

And those background connections are made at regular intervals. I can't simply believe that it's only for checking updates and ignore, considering all these facts.
[General Topics] VD171:
If you don't trust on developers, just don't use it. Lol

I will keep using it forever because I trust on developers.

Nobody cares to your or my opinion, we trust on facts only.

Apparentely, you have nothing to prove here, so, have a beautiful day.
[General Topics] jsmidev:
I'm not a developer to be able to prove. That's why I told that some independent analysis is required. And users must be aware that their data may not be secure, especially with those evident facts I already mentioned.

There are questions that need to be answered. Till then everyone using FMWhatsApp should be careful about their personal chats, media etc. shared on it.

This is a note of caution. The questions are unanswered.
[General Topics] VD171:
Everyone should be careful with EVERYTHING not just an app or another.

Just it.

As I said, Fouad Whatsapp is totally safe.

I really don't care to your opinion, what you think is just what you think.

Prove something and I talk with you again.

See you.
[General Topics] jsmidev:
I've already shown that there's a suspicious background traffic with some yousefalbasha's website. What they're doing with this is something that we don't know and should be analysed by some expert. And who knows, there may be further such attempts in the background.

And this is not to seek opinion by @VD171, who is promoting the mod here and so can't be relied upon for an independent judgement, no matter how many times the person claims that the mod is "totally safe" despite these obviously suspicious things. Any hacker can claim that too.

This is a note of caution for those using FMWhatsApp to be careful about their personal data being stolen. And also it will be great if someone knowledgeable test the app for anything malicious.

Google will not give a warning without any reason too, which they've already given once.
[General Topics] VD171:
I trust it and I will keep using it.

If you don't trust it, don't use it. Lol

I really don't care what you think.

I really don't care if you trust it or not.

You already said what you have in your mind, what do you want now? Lol

I love and trust totally on Fouad Whatsapp.

See you.
[General Topics] VD171:
Before to cathcing fire on something (or someone), be sure what you are doing.

As I said, I trust TOTALLY on Fouad Whatsapp.

I'm a simple user of fouad whatsapp for MANY and MANY YEARS.

I'm not here to convince anyone.
[General Topics] apkshu:
Hello, what is your experience now with GB whats-app now in 2022 it's working? some news in market if you install GB then official whats app does not work
[General Topics] VD171:
Foud WhatsApp has one replace for stock/official whatsapp too.

See here:
[General Topics] TNSMANI:
MOD ACTION:

Thread closed.

The OP has abandoned the project and has edited the first post removing content and links and leaving a message to this effect. The thread is being used for promoting other app/s which is a disrespect and disservice to the OP. Hence the decision.
[General Topics] MelissaSx:
This mod doesn't work in my device. The gbwhatsapp v6.40 worked well. This version freeze always when i click something.
[General Topics] Msanical:
It Seems The Latest Version Of GBWhatsApp Is Freezing For Everyone, Thought It Was Just Me.

I'm Running It On An Arm 64 Device Android 7
[General Topics] marselcj:
Not for everybody. For me it's running fine. No lag, no freeze. I can use WhatsApp Web too. I have been using this app for almost last two years.