Understanding “You Need The Official WhatsApp Account To Use This Account” Error

“You need the official whatsapp account to use this account !”. You must have encountered this bugbear, especially those who use the lesser modes of WhatsApp such as FM WhatsApp, GB WhatsApp or WhatsApp plus. So this article is about how to resolve this issue by following simple steps.

What Exactly Is This Error

This message is sent to users who use a modified version of WhatsApp. This is a warning message by the official WhatsApp to the users to switch back to official WhatsApp. So here comes the question of why people use the modified version; simply because of the features that the modified version offers to its users, such as reading deleted messages etc.

STEPS TO RESOLVE THE ERROR

Following are the simple steps to resolve the error that pop up in the modified version of WhatsApp. This can be done in two simple steps:

OFFICIAL WHATSAPP DATA CLEAR

1. Go to the play store and download WhatsApp. The version that you are downloading should be the latest.
2. Install it and once installed go to settings then go to Apps and then to Manage Apps then select WhatsApp from the list.
3. You will see the clear data option there, click on that, it will reset any previous setting from WhatsApp.

CONTACT WHATSAPP SUPPORT

You will use this step if the first step is not solving your problem.

• Open WhatsApp and then go to settings there you will find the option of help click on that and you will find the “contact us” option.
• Enter the number that is linked to your whatsapp and also add your country code.
• Tell them your issue and hopefully they will fix it.

What If Your Problem Is Not Solved?

Well if these above mentioned steps do not solve your problem than unfortunately you have to change your number for WhatsApp and get updates on when the new modded versions will prevent account

CONCLUSION

So these were two steps to help you get rid of that irritating notification of error on your WhatsApp and will help you enjoy the features that are provided by WhatsApp's modified versions.

FAQs

What if I ignore this error?

If you continue to ignore this error your WhatsApp account may get suspended for sometime or WhatsApp may permanently ban your number from WhatsApp.

Will my chat history be recoverable?

No, there is no guarantee that your data or chats will be recovered. Before uninstalling the app make sure to check if the backup option is on in your whatsapp modified versions. If it's ON save the backup files by doing this you may get or recover some of your data but hundred percent data recovery is not guaranteed.

Why am I seeing this error on my WhatsApp?

You are seeing this error because you are using a third party WhatsApp or modified version of WhatsApp.

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