WhatsApp is banning users for using third-party or modded apps such as WhatsApp PLUS. A 24-hour ban on those using WhatsApp PLUS was imposed for violation of its ‘Terms of Service’. Other modded apps users such as OGWhatsApp, WhatsAppMD have also been affected.
WhatsApp Bans WhatsApp PLUS users and are requested by WhatsApp to uninstall WhatsApp PLUS and install WhatsApp from the official website or Google Play Store to reuse the WhatsApp service.
Users are reporting that even after reinstalling the official WhatsApp has not removed the ban and instead showing a countdown timer that denotes ban is effective for 24 hours.
The Company has explained the reason of ban on its website’s FAQ Section, stating “WhatsApp Plus is an application that was not developed by WhatsApp, nor is it authorized by WhatsApp. The developers of WhatsApp Plus have no relationship to WhatsApp, and we do not support WhatsApp Plus. Please be aware that WhatsApp Plus contains source code which WhatsApp cannot guarantee as safe and that your private information is potentially being passed to 3rd parties without your knowledge or authorization.”
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Banned user will get unbanned only after the 24 hours count down ends. If you are also affected by this ban let us know by comments.
aditya
January 28, 2015 at 3:33 pm
after finishing 24 hours, nw I have to face ban for 72 hours as I did not uninstall whatsapp plus. Now I want to use whatsapp plus what should I do?? plz reply…thank you in advance
Abhishek
January 28, 2015 at 6:25 pm
As per my advice firstly deactivate(Delete) your whatsapp account and again activate it after 24hrs from within whatsapp plus application..but it’s better for you to switch to official Whatsapp for Android app.. or You can switch to other messenger services like Hike or Line