[Claudio Borrelli1]

Where is HOWhatsapp2 from? Do you have a folder in device/misc/android called WhatsApp?

Invictus0, I'm progressing but not out of the wood yet.
Actually, I had not installed the WA for android version as mentioned.
So, now I have removed the Nemory solution and also the HOWhatsapp2 folder.
I have still the folder whatsapp under device/misc which is linked to the "old" WA which I was using (2.16.76).
I have downloaded the WA for android (1.0.45.1857) and I HAVE also the Device/misc/android/WhatsApp folder as explained. I took time but it worked.
NOW I still have to questions/problems before continuying.

1) HOW to restaure previous chat history and media to the WA for android installed ? I made a back up of both in the SD card (Media Card/WhatsApp with a folder called Databases and another called Media). FYI, when I installed the WA android it did not restaure automatically the backup I did.

2) Is there any possibility to see WA in the BlackBerry Hub ?

CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ME ?
Many thanks.

[Claudio Borrelli1]

Hamed, first of all, congrats for this fix that I'm in the process of installing.
In your post, you say that we have to backup WA history chats and media that can be restored afterwards.
I have downloaded the WA for android (1.0.45.1857) and I HAVE also the Device/misc/android/WhatsApp folder. It took time but it worked.
NOW I still have two questions/problems before to continue.

1) HOW to restaure previous chat history and media to the WA for android installed ? I made a backup of both in the SD card (Media Card/WhatsApp with a folder called Databases and another called Media). FYI, when I installed the WA android it did not restaure automatically the backup I did.

2) Is there any possibility to see WA in the BlackBerry Hub ?

Many thanks for your help.

[Invictus0]

I don't know if it's possible to restore a backup but you'll get a standard Android notification in the Hub (it won't be integrated like the native BB10 app).

[phopad]

Hello,

Thanks for this fix, but it has refused to work on my phone. I have tried it several time and it tell me the path already exists since that first time.

I even went ahead to format my memory card but still did work.

I don't know what to do anymore.

Please help.

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[Taufiq Omo]

Hello Phopad,

I have the same problem but now it's over.
These are my step by step fixing:

1. If you have installed current WA/WA apk, please delete them from your phone.
Go to File Manager-->misc-->android--> delete WA folder.
2. If previously you have installed Google Play Service/Store, BB ID from Cobalt's, please delete them.
3. Since I have a lot of try using WA apk but not worked, so I try WAplus
Go to https://www.official-plus.com/
I run it and but until I entered code sent by sms, I stopped.
4. Force closed this WA app through:
Setting-->Application Manager-->Device Monitor--> WA , click close button at the lowest.
(follow step 3 of hamed ghorbani)
5. Create Android folder at your SD card. If you don't have it, get it first.
(follow step 1 of hamed ghorbani).
6. Then installed BG Shell. Find it at BBW. The app name is BG SSH-SCP-SFTP Free.
7. Open this BG Shell. Follow instruction from this thread:
(follow step 4. Thanks to @hamed ghorbani)
8. I already have WAA fixer previously. I'm not sure it has effect or not but I still keep it.
If you don't have it, download it first :
https://mega.nz/#!JiQBUaAR
Download it using your PC/laptop. Extract it and save at your PC drive.
Since I'm using Chrome web browser, it must have extension BB10/Playbook.
Go to Chrome, search for More Tools ---> Extensions---> Have check for BB10 / PlayBook App Manager 2.2.2
Follow this step from youtube:

10. Try to run WAplus

Maybe those steps would be useful for WA apk. But I'm not trying yet.

Hopefully it helps

[Aboody Zomar]

i have installed gbwhatsapp as hamed method and it works fluently, but I'm facing a problem with syncing contacts

i have like 15 contacts on local storage and +200 on Google contacts app, i have installed cobalt play store and google id, but I can't get WhatsApp to sync my contacts, i have also tried downloading Google contacts apk but once i try to install it it says can't install this app


does any one knows a work around this problem ?

i have BlackBerry passport SE running os 10.3.2xxx

From my silver edition  BlackBerry® Passport

[JG_Agustin]

I'm looking into helping some family members setup the Android version of WhatsApp, at least until they can get a KeyOne in their hands.

How is this method working in comparison to the WAA fixer?

Regarding notifications, does WhatsApp push them (as general Android notifications) or does the app need to be running?

Thanks for any input!

 Passport (10.3.3.2163) /  PRIV (6.0.1)

[GWooster]

I'm sure these are the silliest couple of questions asked on this thread, apologies but I'm going to ask them anyway:

1. Will I be able to install Android WhatsApp just like that on my BB Leap, without having to jump thru the hoops of installing Google playstore, google ID or otherwise handing over the keys to my kingdom to Google in some way? If yes, why can't I do the same for other Android apps e.g. cab hailing apps?
2. Will we really know whether this solution (Android WhatsApp + directory change) works or not before the official pullout of WhatsApp support on 30 June 2017? Isn't 30 June the real test?

BTW as of today (touchwood!) I am able to use BB WhatsApp on my BB Leap just like any other user, share/fwd media files etc. without any workarounds/tools etc.

[Claudio Borrelli1]

I don't know if it's possible to restore a backup but you'll get a standard Android notification in the Hub (it won't be integrated like the native BB10 app).

Thank you. No problem for the backup.
I've tried to continue the installation:
1) I've set the Development mode
2) I've set the Airplane mode
3) I've moved the folder WhatsApp
4) I've typed pwd in BGShell
5) I've typed cd /accounts/1000/shared/misc/android in BGShell as explained...

and then I've got the following message in BGShell :
/bin/sh: cd: /accounts/1000/shared/misc/android - Permission denied

Hence, it seems to me that it is a problem to finalize the installation.

Can you help please ?
Many thanks

[Taufiq Omo]

Have you force closed WA before move the folder?

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[Claudio Borrelli1]

The "old" WA version yes. BUT the installed WA for android version no. This last one is still active.
Exactly how explained in this solution.
Thank you very much for your help

[Claudio Borrelli1]

Just to be extremely clear :

1) I've added the SD Card and created the Android folder
2) I've set the Development mode
3) I've downloaded and installed BGShell
4) I've downloaded and installed WA for android
5) I've set the Airplane mode
6) I've deleted the previous WA version (the NON-android one). BUT the WA android version is ACTIVE.
7) I've moved the folder WhatsApp
8) I've typed pwd in BGShell
9) I've typed cd /accounts/1000/shared/misc/android in BGShell as explained...

and then I've got the following message in BGShell :
/bin/sh: cd: /accounts/1000/shared/misc/android - Permission denied

Hence, it seems to me that it is a problem to finalize the installation.
So, should I also Force Close the WA android and then reinstall it at the end ?
Or do something else ?

I'm getting desperate here...

Can you help please ?
Many thanks

[sLumPia]

So, should I also Force Close the WA android and then reinstall it at the end ?

Yes, force close Whatsapp.
Please read the first post.

[Claudio Borrelli1]

I did, very strictly.
But in the first post, it says :

4. Download and install official WhatsApp android app on your BB10
Link: https://www.whatsapp.com/android/

...and then :

Step 2:

*Updated*

Force close the WhatsApp which is currently running on your BB10. You can follow the two steps mentioned below:

So I close the "previous" version of WA and left the WA for android...

Hence, if I get you right, I have to force close also the WA for android and at the end of the fix, AFTER the BGShell part, I have to re-install WA for android ??????

Thank you very much for your help

[Claudio Borrelli1]

Yes, force close Whatsapp.
Please read the first post.

I did, very strictly.
But in the first post, it says :

4. Download and install official WhatsApp android app on your BB10
Link: https://www.whatsapp.com/android/

...and then :

Step 2:
*Updated*
Force close the WhatsApp which is currently running on your BB10. You can follow the two steps mentioned below:

So I close the "previous" version of WA and left the WA for android...

Hence, if I get you right, I have to force close also the WA for android and at the end of the fix, AFTER the BGShell part, I have to re-install WA for android ??????

Thank you very much for your help

[Invictus0]

Thank you. No problem for the backup.
I've tried to continue the installation:
1) I've set the Development mode
2) I've set the Airplane mode
3) I've moved the folder WhatsApp
4) I've typed pwd in BGShell
5) I've typed cd /accounts/1000/shared/misc/android in BGShell as explained...

and then I've got the following message in BGShell :
/bin/sh: cd: /accounts/1000/shared/misc/android - Permission denied

Hence, it seems to me that it is a problem to finalize the installation.

Can you help please ?
Many thanks

Have you given BGShell access to the Shared Files permission (Settings -> Security and Privacy -> Application Permissions)?

[Claudio Borrelli1]

Have you given BGShell access to the Shared Files permission (Settings -> Security and Privacy -> Application Permissions)?

Done now. Will try asap and let you know.
But shall I force close WA android or not ?
Many many tx

[Invictus0]

Done now. Will try asap and let you know.
But shall I force close WA android or not ?
Many many tx

You should close it before starting.

[Claudio Borrelli1]

Ok, many tx

[NaGMeT]

"Good news for BlackBerry and Nokia S40 users. WhatsApp is going to extend*support until the end of 2017,*co-founder Brian Acton told Whatsappen.nl today. Nokia S60 will end on*June 30."

[Zeeshan Ali7]

"Good news for BlackBerry and Nokia S40 users. WhatsApp is going to extend*support until the end of 2017,*co-founder Brian Acton told Whatsappen.nl today. Nokia S60 will end on*June 30."

Is that true???

Red passport

[NaGMeT]

Is that true???

https://whatsappen.nl/nieuws/19512/w...-tot-eind-2017

[Zeeshan Ali7]

https://whatsappen.nl/nieuws/19512/w...-tot-eind-2017

Although I couldnt understand but some how I could make it what you said is true according to the post thanks for the update

Red passport

[Keshav 768]

When I try to put emojis on my status the keyboard wont disappear
Why is this happening?
Please respond!

BlackBerry 10 user

[sLumPia]

"Good news for BlackBerry and Nokia S40 users. WhatsApp is going to extend*support until the end of 2017,*co-founder Brian Acton told Whatsappen.nl today. Nokia S60 will end on*June 30."

But will they release an updated version for BB10?

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