GB WhatsApp

GB WhatsApp: Enhanced Messaging with Customization and Privacy Controls

GB WhatsApp is a popular modified version of the official WhatsApp messenger, developed by a third party. GB WhatsApp provides users with a significantly expanded feature set not available in the original app, focusing on greater customization, increased privacy options, and enhanced file-sharing capabilities. It allows users to tailor their messaging experience extensively, from changing the interface's visual theme to controlling who sees their online status, making it a sought-after alternative for those seeking more control over their social communication.

Applying Custom Themes and Interface Skins

Users begin by accessing the built-in theme store within GB WhatsApp. Here, they can browse and download thousands of community-created themes. After selecting a desired theme, they tap the 'Apply' button, which instantly changes the app's color scheme, chat backgrounds, and even icon sets. This process allows for a complete visual overhaul without restarting the application, enabling users to personalize their chat environment to match their style preferences quickly and effortlessly.

Configuring Advanced Privacy Settings

This function is managed through the app's 'Privacy and Security' menu. Users navigate to this section to toggle specific visibility settings for their account. They can individually control who sees their 'last seen' timestamp, blue ticks (read receipts), and even their typing status. A user can, for instance, choose to hide their online status from all contacts except those they select. GB WhatsApp provides granular control, letting users define privacy on a per-contact basis rather than applying broad, app-wide rules.

Sending Large Media Files and Documents

The standard file size limit for sending videos is significantly increased in GB WhatsApp. To send a large file, a user opens a chat, taps the attachment clip icon, and selects either 'Document' or 'Video'. They then choose a file from their device's storage that exceeds the limits of the official app. GB WhatsApp processes and sends the file seamlessly to the recipient, who can then download it directly within their chat window, facilitating the easy sharing of high-quality videos and large PDFs.

Scheduling Messages for Automatic Sending

Users utilize the 'Message Scheduler' tool found within the chat input box. They type their message as usual, then long-press the send button instead of tapping it. This action opens a scheduling menu where they select a specific date and time for the message to be sent automatically. GB WhatsApp stores the scheduled message and dispatches it exactly at the chosen moment, even if the app is closed, ensuring timely communication across different time zones without manual intervention.

Hiding Specific Chats with a Password

The 'Hide Chats' feature is activated from the main chat list view. Users tap and hold on a conversation they wish to conceal, then select the lock icon from the top menu. They are prompted to set a numeric password or pattern that will be required to access those hidden chats later. Once hidden, the selected conversations become invisible in the main list. To view them, the user must pull down on the chat list screen and enter the password, adding a layer of privacy for sensitive discussions.

Utilizing Two Accounts on a Single Device

This feature is primarily beneficial for users with multiple SIM cards. During the initial setup of GB WhatsApp, the user can choose to install it as a parallel application alongside the official WhatsApp client. They then register the second account using a different phone number. This allows both applications to run independently on the same device, with GB WhatsApp functioning as the container for the secondary account, enabling management of both personal and professional numbers from one phone without requiring a dual-SIM phone.

Customizing the Home Screen Application Icon

Beyond internal themes, GB WhatsApp allows users to change the app's launch icon on their device's home screen. This is done within the 'Themes' section under a specific 'Icon' customization menu. Users can select from a variety of icon styles that differ in color and design from the standard WhatsApp icon. After applying a new icon, the home screen shortcut for GB WhatsApp is updated, allowing users to further disguise the app or simply match its icon to their overall phone theme aesthetic.

Key Features

  Extensive library of downloadable themes and interface skins.

  Granular privacy controls for online status and read receipts.

  Increased file size limits for sending videos and documents.

  Built-in message scheduler for automated sending.

  Password protection for hiding individual chats.

  Dual-account support on a single Android device.