NOTICE:
Although I have the app running myself,I am not responsible for any harm done to your device.
If you can't get this inverted app to work, this is very inconvenient, however you will have to use the official Play Store version.
Dev-Host is still giving me issues with uploading, so only AFH links available.
What download do I need to choose???
You can try the signed install of your choice first. Keep in mind that you cannot create online backups with the signed installers. Verifying number also doesn't work.
If the signed install doesn't work, and you have root access, keep on reading. If you don't have root and the signed install doesn't work, I can't help you.
Installation instructions
Signed install
Install original Whatsapp
Verify number
Uninstall Whatsapp
Install BlackedOut version
Open Whatsapp and check if it's still verified
If Whatsapp is no longer verified then you will need to repeat process, but after verification create a backup through Titanium Backup and restore the data from this backup after installing BlackedOut version.
Flashable zip
I would advise users with root access to download the flashable zipfile they want/need. In order to determine which zipfile you need do the following:
Install original Whatsapp
Verify number through app
Install/Open a root explorer
Browse to /data/app
Scroll down to /data/app/com.whatsapp-?
Take notice of the number in the whatsapp folder name
Download the flashable zipfile with the same number as you saw in the Whatsapp folder name on your device
Reboot to recovery and flash the zipfile
Explanation:
Reason for flashing to data partition is simple. I couldn't get whatsapp to work on /system partition anymore. Since I do want the ability to use cloud backup, I tried flashing the apk (with original signature) to /data partition, overwriting the old apk. This worked for me. Just make sure you disable auto-update for Whatsapp, since you won't be able to revert by uninstalling updates.
Downloads:
-- Signed Installs
Android File Host Download: wa.2.17.79.pink.blue - Signed Install
Dev-Host Download: wa.2.17.79.pink.blue - Signed Install
Android File Host Download: wa.2.17.79.red.blue - Signed Install
Dev-Host Download: wa.2.17.79.red.blue - Signed Install
-- Flashable zipfiles (com.whatsapp-1)
Android File Host Download: wa.2.17.79.pink.blue - Flashable zipfile
Dev-Host Download: wa.2.17.79.pink.blue - Flashable zipfile
Android File Host Download: wa.2.17.79.red.blue - Flashable zipfile
Dev-Host Download: wa.2.17.79.red.blue - Flashable zipfile
-- Flashable zipfiles (com.whatsapp-2)
Android File Host Download: wa.2.17.79.pink.blue - Flashable zipfile
Dev-Host Download: wa.2.17.79.pink.blue - Flashable zipfile
Android File Host Download: wa.2.17.79.red.blue - Flashable zipfile
Dev-Host Download: wa.2.17.79.red.blue - Flashable zipfile