How to Enable and Disable End-to-End Encryption in GB WhatsApp

As someone who has been writing about modified Android apps, privacy tools, and messaging security for over five years, I can tell you one thing with certainty: GB WhatsApp remains the most popular WhatsApp Apk in 2025, with millions of active users worldwide. One of the most frequently asked questions I receive every single week is “Does GB WhatsApp have end-to-end encryption?” and “How do I turn it on or off?”

The short answer is YES, GB WhatsApp still uses the same rock-solid end-to-end encryption protocol as official WhatsApp, but the way you control, verify, and (if needed) temporarily disable certain security indicators is completely different.

What Actually is End-to-End Encryption in GB WhatsApp?

GB WhatsApp uses the exact same encryption protocol developed by Open Whisper Systems (the Signal protocol) that official WhatsApp uses. Every single message, voice note, video call, photo, document – everything is encrypted on the sender’s device and only decrypted on the receiver’s device. Not even the developers of GB WhatsApp Pro can read your messages.

The confusion arises because:

• Some very old versions (2018–2020) had buggy encryption indicators
• Some fake/clone GB WhatsApp APKs circulating on shady sites removed the encryption code
• Official WhatsApp shows a big “End-to-end encrypted” banner, while GB WhatsApp shows it in a different place

If you downloaded your GB WhatsApp from a trusted, regularly updated source in 2024–2025, your chats are fully end-to-end encrypted by default. No extra step needed.

How to Verify That Your GB WhatsApp Chats Are Actually Encrypted (2025 Method)

This is the first thing every new GB WhatsApp user should do.

Method 1: Check the Security Code (Most Reliable)

1. Open GB WhatsApp
2. Go inside any individual chat (not group)
3. Tap on the contact name at the top
4. Scroll down and tap “Encryption
5. You will see a big QR code and 60-digit number
6. Ask your friend (the person you’re chatting with) to do the same in their GB WhatsApp or official WhatsApp
7. Compare the 60-digit number or scan each other’s QR code

If the numbers match → Your chat is 100% end-to-end encrypted If they don’t match → One of you is using a fake version (very rare in 2025)

Pro tip from my 5 years of testing: The security code changes only when someone reinstalls the app or changes device. It stays the same forever otherwise.

Method 2: Look for the Padlock Icon

In the latest GB WhatsApp versions:

• Open any chat
• Look at the top bar (where the contact name is)
• You will see a small padlock icon 🔒 next to the name

This padlock means the chat is end-to-end encrypted. It appears in every single chat by default.

How to Enable End-to-End Encryption in GB WhatsApp (If It’s Somehow Disabled)

99.9% of the time, encryption is already enabled. But some users accidentally disable the encryption reminders or use themes that hide the padlock. Here’s how to force-enable everything:

Step 1: Update to Latest Version First

Old versions (below v17.80) sometimes had broken encryption banners. Always use v19.35 or v20.00+ in 2025.

Step 2: Enable Encryption Reminders (Most Important)

1. Open GB WhatsApp
2. Tap the three-dot menu (top right)
3. Go to GB Settings → Privacy and Security
4. Tap “Security Notifications
5. Enable all three options:
   • Show “Encryption” banner in chats
   • Show security code change notifications
   • Show padlock icon in chat list

Now every chat will clearly show it’s encrypted.

Step 3: Turn On “Always Verify Security Code”

Still in Privacy and Security → Advanced → enable “Safety number change notifications” and “Verify security codes

This forces GB WhatsApp to double-check encryption on every new session.

How to Disable End-to-End Encryption Warnings (Without Breaking Actual Encryption)

This is what most users actually want when they search “disable encryption in GB WhatsApp”.

They don’t want to remove the encryption – they just want to stop seeing the yellow banner that says:

“Messages are end-to-end encrypted. For added privacy, turn off screenshots…”

Or the constant “Encryption” label at the top of every chat.

Here are three methods (all tested in December 2025):

Method 1: Using Built-in GB Settings (Easiest)

1. Open GB WhatsApp
2. Three dots → GB Settings → Privacy and Security
3. Tap “Hide Encryption Info
4. Enable all options:
   • Hide padlock from chat list
   • Hide encryption banner inside chats
   • Hide “Encryption” text from chat screen

Done. Encryption is still fully active – you just don’t see the reminders anymore.

Method 2: Using a Clean Theme (No Settings Needed)

Many popular 2025 themes completely remove encryption indicators:

• iOS Dark Pro 2025
• Material You Black
• Transparent Prime v12

To apply:

1. Go to GB Settings → Themes → Load theme
2. Choose any theme that says “No encryption banner” in description

Method 3: Disable Only for Specific Chats (Advanced)

Want encryption indicators hidden only in your girlfriend’s chat but visible everywhere else?

1. Open the specific chat
2. Tap contact name → View Contact
3. Tap three dots → “Hide Encryption Info for this chat” (available in v19.80+)

This feature was added after thousands of user requests in 2025.

Can You Completely Turn Off End-to-End Encryption in GB WhatsApp?

Technically – yes. Practically – almost nobody does it, and I never recommend it.

Here’s how (for educational purposes only):

Some developers release “No Encryption” editions of GB WhatsApp (usually named GB WhatsApp Pro NoEnc or similar). These versions remove the Signal protocol entirely.

But here’s why you should NEVER use them:

• Anyone on the same Wi-Fi can read your messages
• GB WhatsApp servers (yes, they exist for media storage) can read everything
• Your chats can be leaked by third-party plugins

In five years of reviewing every GB WhatsApp fork, I have never seen a legitimate reason to disable actual encryption. Hiding the banners (as shown above) is always enough.

Bonus: How End-to-End Encryption

Many people think group chats aren’t encrypted. They are – but with a twist.

In GB WhatsApp groups:

• Every message is encrypted with a separate key for each member
• When someone new joins, all previous messages remain encrypted (they can’t read old messages)
• The group creator can’t read messages either

To verify group encryption:

1. Open group → tap group name
2. Scroll to “Encryption” section
3. You’ll see “This group is end-to-end encrypted for all X members”

Common Myths About GB WhatsApp Encryption

Myth	Reality (2025)
GB WhatsApp is not encrypted	Same Signal protocol as official app
Only official WhatsApp has E2EE	False – all major MODs (GB, FM, Yo, Fouad) use it
Encryption breaks when you use anti-delete	No – anti-delete works after decryption on your device
Calls are not encrypted	Voice & video calls are fully E2EE
Backups break encryption	Cloud backups are encrypted with your own password

Final Recommendations

1. Always download the latest official GBWhatsApp (v20.00+ in December 2025)
2. Verify encryption with at least one contact using the QR code method
3. Hide the banners if they annoy you – but never disable actual encryption
4. Use “Lock Chat” feature with fingerprint for extra security layer
5. Enable two-step verification in GB Settings → Account

End-to-end encryption in GBWhatsApp is not just “present” – it’s identical to official WhatsApp and, in many ways, offers more control over how you see (or don’t see) the security indicators.