GBWhatsApp Not Working: Reasons and Solutions

GB WhatsApp (package name: com.gbwhatsapp) is a popular modded version of WhatsApp with enhanced features. However, if you want to uninstall it completely—including all related files and folders—you need to follow the right steps. In this guide, we'll show you how to backup your data, uninstall GB WhatsApp, delete leftover files, and optionally transfer your chats to the official WhatsApp.

Step 1: Backup GB WhatsApp Data

1. Open GB WhatsApp.
2. Tap on Menu (three dots) > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
3. Click on Back Up and wait for the process to complete. (Notice: You can't backup to Google Drive directly)
4. Your backup file will be saved in: Internal Storage/GBWhatsApp/Databases
5. Copy this backup file to another safe location (e.g., Google Drive or a PC) if needed.

Step 2: Uninstall GB WhatsApp

Once you've backed up your data, you can long press the app icon and drag it to trash zone, or follow these steps to remove GB WhatsApp:

1. Go to Settings on your phone.
2. Open Apps > GB WhatsApp.
3. Tap Uninstall and confirm.

This will remove the app, but some files may still be left in your storage.

Step 3: Delete GB WhatsApp Leftover Files

To ensure a complete uninstallation, manually delete the remaining files:

1. Open File Manager on your phone.
2. Navigate to Internal Storage or SD Card (depending on where GB WhatsApp was installed).
3. Delete the following folder: Android/media/com.gbwhatsapp

Now, GB WhatsApp and its data are completely removed from your Android phone.

Step 4: Transfer GB WhatsApp Chats to Official WhatsApp

If you want to switch to the official WhatsApp Messenger, follow these steps:

1. Move Backup File
   • Copy the latest backup file from /GBWhatsApp/Databases/
   • Paste it into /WhatsApp/Databases/
2. Install Official WhatsApp
   • Download WhatsApp Messenger from the Google Play Store.
   • Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
3. Restore Backup
   • When prompted, tap Restore to recover your chats from GB WhatsApp.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can completely uninstall GB WhatsApp and remove all its files. If you need to switch to the official WhatsApp, ensure that you transfer your chats before deleting GB WhatsApp.