The blue ticks on WhatsApp indicate that a message has been read by the recipient. While this feature can be useful, many users prefer to disable the blue ticks for privacy reasons, as it prevents others from knowing when their messages have been seen. Fortunately, GB WhatsApp, a modified version of the original WhatsApp, allows you to easily disable blue ticks. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to do so.
Why Disable Blue Ticks on GB WhatsApp?
Disabling blue ticks provides several benefits:
- Enhanced Privacy: By disabling blue ticks, you can read messages at your convenience without the sender knowing whether or not you’ve seen their message.
- Reduced Pressure: Sometimes, the sender may expect an immediate reply upon seeing a message, which can create unnecessary pressure. Disabling blue ticks alleviates this.
- Control Over Responses: You can take your time to respond to messages without feeling rushed, as the sender won’t know if you’ve seen their message.
- Avoiding Misunderstandings: If you read a message and don’t reply right away, the sender may get upset. Disabling blue ticks ensures they won’t see that you’ve read their message.
How to Disable Blue Ticks on GB WhatsApp?
Follow these steps to disable blue ticks on GB WhatsApp:
Step 1: Open GB WhatsApp
Launch the GB WhatsApp app on your smartphone. Ensure that you’re logged in with your phone number and have access to your chats.
Step 2: Go to Settings
- Tap on the three-dot menu icon located in the top-right corner of the screen.
- In the dropdown menu, select Settings.
Step 3: Navigate to Privacy Settings
- In the Settings menu, find and select Privacy.
- This section includes a variety of privacy-related options, including the settings for blue ticks.
Step 4: Disable Read Receipts (Blue Ticks)
- Under the Privacy settings, you will see an option labeled Disable Read Receipts or Hide Blue Ticks.
- Toggle the option to ON. This will disable blue ticks for all of your chats, preventing others from knowing when you’ve read their messages.
Once you disable this option, the blue ticks will no longer appear, and messages will remain with a single gray tick until you reply.
Additional Considerations
- Two-Tick System: When you disable the blue ticks, messages will only show a single gray tick when they are sent and a double gray tick when they are delivered. However, they will never turn blue, even when you read them.
- Group Chats: In group chats, the blue tick feature behaves slightly differently. If you disable read receipts, other members of the group will not be able to see when you’ve read their messages. However, you will still be able to see when they read your messages unless they also have the feature disabled.
- Voice Messages: Disabling blue ticks does not affect voice messages. You will still see when someone listens to your voice message.
- Unseen Messages: If you want to keep your privacy intact, you should also consider disabling “Last Seen” and “Typing Status,” which can give away information about your activity on WhatsApp. This can be done in the same Privacy section.
How to Enable Blue Ticks Again
If you ever want to enable blue ticks again, simply follow the same steps:
- Open GB WhatsApp and go to Settings.
- Tap on Privacy.
- Find the Disable Read Receipts option and toggle it OFF.
Once the feature is re-enabled, blue ticks will appear again, indicating when you’ve read a message.
Other Privacy Features on GB WhatsApp
In addition to disabling blue ticks, GB WhatsApp offers various other privacy options to help you manage your messages more effectively:
- Hide Last Seen: You can hide your last seen status so others won’t know when you were last active on WhatsApp.
- Hide Typing Status: Prevent others from seeing when you’re typing a message.
- Hide View Status: This option allows you to view others’ WhatsApp status updates without them knowing.
- Disable Forwarded Tag: When you forward a message, it typically shows a “Forwarded” tag. Disabling this will remove the forwarded tag, making it appear as though the message was sent by you.
These privacy features work in tandem with the option to disable blue ticks, allowing you to maintain a high level of control over your WhatsApp interactions.
Conclusion
Disabling blue ticks on GB WhatsApp is a straightforward process that offers improved privacy and control over your WhatsApp usage. By following the steps outlined above, you can easily prevent others from knowing when you’ve read their messages, giving you more freedom to respond at your own pace.
Keep in mind that while GB WhatsApp offers a range of privacy features, it’s a modded app, meaning it is not officially supported by WhatsApp. Therefore, there may be risks associated with using it, such as potential security vulnerabilities or the possibility of your account being banned. Always use modded apps responsibly and be cautious about sharing sensitive information.
By making use of these privacy settings, you can enjoy a more customized WhatsApp experience tailored to your preferences.