GB WhatsApp is a modified version of the popular messaging app WhatsApp. It offers many additional features compared to the official WhatsApp app, including the ability to hide your “last seen”, status, and profile picture from specific contacts. However, some GB WhatsApp users want to know if it’s possible to view the hidden status updates of their contacts who are also using GB WhatsApp.
What is GB WhatsApp?
GB WhatsApp is an unofficial fork of the original WhatsApp app for Android devices. It is developed by an independent group of developers and offers many additional features and customization options not found in the official version. Some key highlights of GB WhatsApp include:
- Ability to completely customize the look and feel of the app
- Increased media sharing limit up to 50MB
- Built-in app lock for additional security
- Hide online status and typing indicator
- Schedule messages to be sent later
- No limits on broadcast messages
Because it is not officially released by WhatsApp, the use of GB WhatsApp technically goes against the company’s Terms of Service. However, it remains a popular modded version of WhatsApp among users who want more control and customization.
Can you view hidden status in GB WhatsApp?
One of the privacy features in GB WhatsApp is the ability to hide your status updates, profile picture, and last seen information from specific contacts or groups. This gives users more control over who can see their activity and updates on WhatsApp.
However, some GB WhatsApp users want to know if there is a way to bypass these privacy settings and view the hidden status updates of their contacts who are also using GB WhatsApp.
The short answer is – **no, it is not possible to view the hidden status of contacts on GB WhatsApp if they have disabled status sharing with you.**
Here are some key points on why viewing hidden status does not work:
- The privacy settings are encrypted end-to-end – This means only you and the recipient have the keys to decrypt the data. Not even WhatsApp/GB WhatsApp servers can decrypt it.
- Hacking or bypassing these privacy controls would require breaking WhatsApp’s encryption. This is extremely difficult.
- WhatsApp frequently updates its security protocols. Any bypass trick would likely get patched quickly.
- Trying to break encryption would violate WhatsApp’s Terms of Service and GB WhatsApp ToS.
Therefore, there is no legitimate way to view the hidden status of contacts in GB WhatsApp at the moment. Even third-party mods and tweaks do not allow spying on others’ private updates on the platform.
What happens when you try to view hidden status?
If one of your contacts has disabled status sharing with you in GB WhatsApp, here is what you will see when trying to view their status updates:
- The status section for that contact will show “Status updates are hidden”
- There will be no clickable status rings/bubbles visible for that contact
- Trying to open that contact’s status tab will show a message “Status updates are turned off”
- Older statuses will also not be visible if they have updated their status after disabling sharing
Essentially, you will not see any indicator of status changes or be able to view previous status snapshots like photos, videos or text. The status information is encrypted and inaccessible.
This applies to both viewing status from the chat window as well as viewing statuses from the main status tab in GB WhatsApp. Status privacy settings take precedence across the app.
Can third-party apps help view hidden status?
Some shady third-party apps and mods claim they can help spy on others’ private WhatsApp data, including hidden statuses. However, most of these have security risks, don’t work as advertised and can compromise your privacy as well.
WhatsApp encrypts all communication end-to-end, so third-party tools cannot break into the app’s encrypted data. At best, some tools may use indirect tricks like notifications data, screen recording etc. to guess at status activity. However, they cannot actually bypass WhatsApp’s encryption and view hidden status content.
Ethical concerns with hacking statuses
Trying to view someone’s hidden status raises ethical issues and can destroy trust:
- It violates the expectations of privacy and boundaries set by that contact.
- The status may be hidden for personal reasons that you are not entitled to know against their wishes.
- Hacking someones’s account is unethical, disrespectful and illegal.
- You may see private information that is not intended for you.
Before taking steps to try and bypass someone’s privacy settings, reconsider whether you are violating their personal boundaries. Have an open conversation with them if you feel hidden statuses are affecting your relationship. But forcing access to their private information without consent is unethical.
How to hide your status from specific contacts
While you cannot view someone else’s hidden status in GB WhatsApp without their approval, you can hide your own status updates from specific contacts:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on the More options menu (3 dot menu)
- Go to Settings > Account > Privacy
- Tap on Status > My Contacts Except…
- Select the contacts you want to exclude from status updates
This will prevent the chosen contacts from seeing your status as long as the setting remains enabled. You can toggle it on and off anytime.
Conclusion
While GB WhatsApp provides the ability to hide status from chosen contacts, it is not possible to bypass this privacy setting and view someone’s hidden status without their consent. WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption prevents unauthorized access to hidden statuses. Trying to forcefully view someone’s private updates raises ethical issues and damages relationships built on trust. If you feel hidden statuses are impacting your connections, have an honest discussion with the individual and request access if needed. But respecting privacy boundaries set by others is important.