About unofficial apps

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Unofficial apps or websites are fake WhatsApp apps, developed by third-parties. Using these apps or linking your WhatsApp account to unofficial versions of WhatsApp violates our Terms of Service. We don't support these apps because we can't validate their security or privacy practices. Examples of unofficial apps may include GB WhatsApp, FM WhatsApp, WhatsApp Plus, TeleMessage, TM WhatsApp, and others.
If you use these apps or websites:
  • Your privacy and security are at risk. Unofficial apps might carry malware that can steal your data, and damage your phone.
  • There’s no guarantee your messages or your data, like your location or the files you share, will be private and secure.
  • Your account might also be temporarily or permanently banned, or it could lead to restrictions on your account, including the ability to link devices.

How to switch to the official WhatsApp app

We recommend that you always use the official WhatsApp app. Before downloading our official app, we recommend saving your chat history, media files, and documents. Only chat history created while using the official app is supported, and can be securely backed up.
Uninstall the unofficial app, then go to our website to download WhatsApp or the WhatsApp Business app and re-register your phone number. For Android users, if you see an error that the app isn’t available in your country, visit this page to download WhatsApp.

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