WhatsApp is frequently used to share videos, photos, and audios. These days GB WhatsApp, a WhatsApp mod version is making quite a fuss. The app is being circulated as a new update of WhatsApp but is originally a clone version. And there are several reasons for which it is considered dangerous and we will discuss about some reasons why as a user you shouldn’t install GB WhatsApp in your device.
About GB WhatsApp
GB WhatsApp is a clone application of WhatsApp. GB WhatsApp allows third-party developers to create a customized clone app similar to WhatsApp. Through it the users are provided with exactly the same messaging app like WhatsApp, from which messaging, video and audio calling can be done.
This clone app of WhatsApp can be customized by the users according to their convenience. Also, in GB WhatsApp, users also get some extra advanced features. This makes it very easy for users to use WhatsApp. But using GB WhatsApp can prove to be a bit dangerous.
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Downloading GB WhatsApp
GB WhatsApp is an unofficial third-party modification of the official WhatsApp client; the app is not available on the Google Play Store. The app is available in the form of an APK, which can be downloaded and installed from on user’s devices.
However, these APKs are usually hosted on unreliable sites and installing them can prove to be risky and can lead to inviting some unwanted malicious virus infection attack on the installed device.
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Is GB WhatsApp malicious?
If GB WhatsApp is used, then the original WhatsApp account can be blocked. This clone app steals the information of the users. The most important thing is that this app is not available on Google Play Store. To download it, its APK file needs to be downloaded which is not a secure option.
Important Note: If you do not want to delete your original WhatsApp, then you shouldn’t use GB WhatsApp.
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WhatsApp’s past reaction to the GB WhatsApp
Back in 2019, WhatsApp started temporarily restricting accounts that were found to be associated with the use of GB WhatsApp. It has even issued a warning to users, stating that anyone found using such “unsupported version of WhatsApp” will face a temporary ban from the original app.
Some of the GB WhatsApp Features
1. Share live locations: The user can share their live locations with anyone using GB WhatsApp 2021.
2. Auto Reply: The user can also use the auto-reply feature when the user wants to reply to any of the contacts at any time.
3. Filter messages: GB WhatsApp is built with the Filter Messages feature which provides the user the option to clear the chats which can also filter messages.
4. Mark the unread messages: With notifications, the user can mark messages as read.
5. Best Image Quality: With GB WhatsApp, the user can send high-resolution pictures.
