How to Run WhatsApp on Rooted Unlocked Bootloader Devices
In this guide, we will show you the steps to run WhatsApp on your rooted/unlocked bootloader Android device. The rooting ecosystem has never been as complex as it is the case nowadays. What started with SafetyNet took a turn to Play Integrity, which was then followed by the new Android 13+ checks.
Moreover, even if you end up passing all three tests using a keybox XML file, there’s no guarantee whatsoever that you’ll be able to run banking apps on your device. The worst thing is that the checks aren’t only done by the payment apps, even the likes of McDonald’s and Uber have joined this party. And now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has turned itself in as well.
Numerous users who have a rooted device or at least an unlocked bootloader have voiced their concern that they are unable to run WhatsApp on their device, and they are instead being treated with “You need the official WhatsApp to log in” error message. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide will help you out. Follow along for the various fixes.
How to Run WhatsApp on Rooted/Unlocked Bootloader Devices
Before starting, please take a complete device backup. Moreover, it is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success. So with that in mind, let’s get started. Droidwin and its members wouldn’t be held responsible in case of a thermonuclear war, your alarm doesn’t wake you up, or if anything happens to your device, and data by performing the below steps.
NOTE: For the sake of reference, we have used some of the screenshots of iMobile. It's not an issue as the images will be exactly the same for WhatsApp too.
- To begin with, pass the Strong Integrity Test [recommended].
- Then launch Magisk > go to Settings > tap on Hide the Magisk app.
- Give it any random name of your choice and hit OK.
- Now launch Magisk > go to Settings > Configure Denylist.
- Select the following apps: Google Play Store, Google Services Framework, Google Play Services, WhatsApp.
- Next, download, install, and set up Hide My Applist . Then restart your device.
- Launch it > go to Template Manage > Create a blacklist template.
- Name it root. Then tap on Edit List next to 0 Apps Invisible.
- Choose all the apps belonging to the root domain from the list.
- Then go to App Manage > WhatsApp > Enable Hide > Using 0 templates > select the root template > OK.
- Now launch KSUWebUI > Tricky Store > check the WhatsApp app.
- Long-press on the WhatsApp app name and select the green circle. Now hit Save.
- Next up, download and install Android Faker from LSPosed.
- Then open LSPosed, go to Modules, select Android Faker, check System Framework, and restart your device.
- Now launch Android Faker, randomize the Device ID, and restart your device.
- It’s also recommended to spoof/fake your Bootloader Unlock status to Locked .
- Now launch WhatsApp and verify the result. If you are still facing any issues, then move to the next step.
- Uninstall the current version and install this older version of WhatsApp | or this version of WA Business .
- If this version is saying to “update WhatsApp”, then try the next available version from APKMirror. Other versions working after spoofing bootloader unlocked status: WhatsApp: [2.25.1.xx, 2.25.2.xx, 2.25.3.xx, 2.25.4.xx, 2.25.5.xx, 2.25.6.xx] Business: [2.25.1.xx, 2.25.2.xx, 2.25.3.xx, 2.25.4.xx, 2.25.5.xx, 2.25.6.xx]
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- Muhumuza Desire 7 months ago Reply Hello sir , how are you doing. Am kindly requesting you to share me your Bootloader Spoofer file , Keybox.xml file and also Play Integrity but not Play Integrity fork . Please do send them to Please I want also to fix the whatsapp problem please 🙏
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