You need the official WhatsApp - Solved for AppGallery Whatsapp

2 min. readlast update: 08.16.2024

Introduction

Experiencing difficulties with WhatsApp on your device? If you've encountered the message "You need the official WhatsApp to use this account," 

This common issue for WhatsApp users can be resolved. By using the "Phone Clone" app from Huawei's AppGallery, transferring your WhatsApp data between HMS and Google Mobile Services (GMS) devices is a breeze, keeping your account and chat history intact.

 

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Preparing Your GMS Device: Make sure to use an old Huawei GMS phone.

 

2. Installing Phone Clone Download the "Phone Clone" application on both your GMS and HMS devices from the AppGallery. It's crucial to have the latest version.

3. Cloning WhatsApp from HMS to GMS On your HMS device, open "Phone Clone," select "This is the old device," and initiate the cloning process for WhatsApp to your GMS device. This step is key to safeguarding your chats and data.

 

4. Verifying Cloning on GMS Device After the cloning process, ensure that WhatsApp appears on your GMS device's home screen and verify that all chat history is present.

 

5. Deleting WhatsApp on HMS Device Now, remove WhatsApp and its associated data from your HMS device. On EMUI 12, this also involves deleting backup files in the device's storage.

6. Cloning Back to HMS Repeat the cloning process from your GMS device back to your HMS device.

 

7. Setting WhatsApp Permissions On your HMS device, go to "Settings" > "Apps" > "Apps" > "WhatsApp" > "Permissions" and adjust to grant the necessary permissions.

8. Launching WhatsApp on HMS You should be able to open WhatsApp on your HMS device without requiring verification, with all your chat history accessible.

9. Removing WhatsApp from GMS Device Don't forget to uninstall WhatsApp and delete its data from the GMS device after you have successfully completed the process.

 


Conclusion

By following these straightforward steps, you can overcome the blocking issue and continue enjoying WhatsApp on your Huawei device without interruptions. If you require further assistance, please reach out to us on the hotline at 80066600.

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