How to fix the problem of installing whatsapp plus (+) on Android phones
How to fix the problem of installing whatsapp plus (+) on Android phones
02-09-2014, 10:16 AM
Some of our members have complained about being unable to install Whatsapp plus (+) despite uninstalling the original Whatsapp. Even a factory reset doesn't seem to help as you would still get the "There is an existing package by the same name" error. The origin is that Whatsapp comes pre-installed on the OS so uninstalling it doesn't mean its completely gone. To resolve this issue:
* Ensure the phone is rooted
* Install a root browser like ROM Toolbox Lite
* Using the root browser, navigate to System > Vendor > Operator > App folder
* Delete Whatsapp.apk
* Uninstall Whatsapp and restart the phone (you could wipe cache partition too)
* Install Whatsapp plus (+)
This post was last modified: 24-12-2014, 04:04 PM by hovatek.
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10-07-2022, 11:31 AM
(02-09-2014, 10:16 AM)hovatek Some of our members have complained about being unable to install Whatsapp plus (+) despite uninstalling the original Whatsapp. Even a factory reset doesn't seem to help as you would still get the "There is an existing package by the same name" error. The origin is that Whatsapp comes pre-installed on the OS so uninstalling it doesn't mean its completely gone. To resolve this issue:
* Ensure the phone is rooted
* Install a root browser like ROM Toolbox Lite
* Using the root browser, navigate to System > Vendor > Operator > App folder
* Delete Whatsapp.apk
* Uninstall Whatsapp and restart the phone (you could wipe cache partition too)
* Install Whatsapp plus (+)
Thank you for the information, I am actually new here. But I got answer to question very quickly thanks to you.
This post was last modified: 21-08-2022, 07:44 AM by hovatek.
27-11-2025, 08:39 AM
Excellent guide for dealing with the pre-installed WhatsApp issue. That's the exact problem many users face.
For anyone following these steps, it's crucial to use a safe and updated version of WhatsApp Plus to avoid conflicts. You can download here the latest official v19.00 version, which has significantly improved ban protection and stability compared to older builds.
If you still encounter issues like missing notifications after installation, the site also offers the specific VCTM v2.1.2 version to resolve that. Their support team can also help if problems persist.
This post was last modified: 27-11-2025, 02:09 PM by hovatek.
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