How to update GB WhatsApp

GB WhatsApp cannot auto-update through the Play Store, so updates are manual — but the process is quick and keeps your data. Staying current is not optional: anti-ban protection lives in the latest build, and older versions get detected over time.

1. 1

   Back up first

   Inside the app: Settings → Chats → Backup. A 30-second habit that removes all update risk.

2. 2

   Download the latest APK

   Get v18.80 from the download page — always the newest build.

3. 3

   Install over the old app

   Open the APK and tap Install. Do NOT uninstall the old version first — installing over it preserves your data.

4. 4

   Open and verify

   Launch the app. Your chats, settings and themes carry over. Done.

Worried about chats? Read backup & restore first. Update failing? See troubleshooting .