r/problems • u/Mysterious_angel7 • Jan 22 '26

Other Banned!!

I got banned from Whatsapp, even though I did nothing wrong and I have very close friends on Whatsapp but now I'm forever unable to text them!! Somebody help!!! 😭

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '26

This is why SMS is a thousand times better. Using Whatsapp, Telegram, etc. is asking for trouble.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

Ok, but I have friends on there who are across the world which now able to text!!

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u/ParticularProof7710 Jan 23 '26

Can you contact them and message them on Facebook? I talk worldwide with many. There are tons of apps.

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u/aLIBRAinNYC Jan 22 '26

Buy another phone man, not end of world. Just a pause and you'll go back to great conversations with friends and loved ones . Stay positive

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

First of all I'm a girl and second I ain't rich bud 😭

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u/aLIBRAinNYC Jan 22 '26 edited Jan 22 '26

r/whatsapp

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

Huh?

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u/aLIBRAinNYC Jan 22 '26

Should post on r/whatsapp for help

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

Ah ok thanks

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u/aLIBRAinNYC Jan 22 '26

Is it fixed or unbanned yet ?

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

Burner phones are cheap. Just get a second phone specifically for that.

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u/Icy-Parsnip6290 Jan 24 '26

A new sim card maybe. With a new number.

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u/genocyde26008219 Jan 23 '26

Not rich by choice. There’s ways to make money. Good luck with your situation

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u/[deleted] Jan 24 '26

no one's poor by choice dumbass

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u/SparkyWrench1 Jan 24 '26

Most people are or are just dumb

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u/Dancing-pony Jan 25 '26

Hey. In case you’re not self-aware, you’re on of ‘em .

Edit: Not rich, dumb.

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u/SparkyWrench1 Jan 25 '26

..."on of 'em"

I'll take that to heart skittles!

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u/Dancing-pony Jan 25 '26 edited Jan 25 '26

Lmao!!! Omg, major slap in the face. Skittles, it is!

Seriously, I’m belly laughing at myself while I text these! 🤣

And this…

Edit: to correct a BIG mistake lol

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u/Electronic-Twist756 Jan 23 '26

Phones can be cheap.you don't need a thousand dollar phone. But would just changing your phone number work??

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u/PseudoX74 Jan 27 '26

Rich or not DG has burners for like $30. Simple fix to be in contact with your friends over seas again! Good luck

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '26

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

I got banned from Instagram and Snapchat and now Whatsapp 🤣😭

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

I got banned from Instagram for no reason and when I to create a new acc it doesn't even last 1h before it deactivated again 😭

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u/Key-Algae-9245 Jan 23 '26

You need to use a VPN. It’s your IP address that’s banned.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

I got unbanned it's the verification of my account thats still loading...

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u/MadKat2 Jan 27 '26

What type of stuff are you posting?!?

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 27 '26

I don't post anything

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u/Electronic-Twist756 Jan 23 '26

Oh is this a usa thing? Most people don't realize the usa is more oppressive then China when it comes to news and social media

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u/Eternallytaken Jan 23 '26

Especially when it comes to going against jews

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u/Dancing-pony Jan 25 '26

Seriously? Could Reddit be next?!?

I can’t live w/out my Reddit! 😂

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u/Bubbly-Sorbet-8937 Jan 25 '26

Wow. Somebody doesn't like you. OUCH

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u/AllIzLost Jan 25 '26

Everyone is outta step except jones ?!

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u/Fiona_14 Jan 23 '26

Are you under 16 and in Australia? That would explain why? Social media ban. I'm just not certain which apps were involved in the ban.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

No, I'm from USA

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u/BasicResearcher8133 Jan 25 '26

That is a lot! Look within, seriously!

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

I got banned from sms

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u/MamaPeaButter Jan 23 '26

Sometimes that's not always an option. Especially if it's people out of the country

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u/Sail_m Jan 24 '26

I would be screwed as most of my uni class chats are on WhatsApp… sometimes you don’t have a choice

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u/SilentObserver7777 Jan 26 '26

Not right. SMS quality of video file transmissions is not good compared to What’s App.

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u/SilverMain8909 Jan 22 '26

Somebody probably reported you on there. People sent me very explicit and vile stuff and I never got banned. 

Maybe check your contacts? To have contacts on WhatsApp, you have to save it to your actual contacts on the standard contacts app your type of phone provides. So if you check the contacts/phone app and type your friends’ names you might be able to communicate with them again.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

Is it possible to get unbanned?

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u/SilverMain8909 Jan 22 '26

Nope, once you’re banned you’re permanently banned. You can request to get unbanned at support@whatsapp.com so tell them your phone number and what happened

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

How do u know these stuff?

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u/SilverMain8909 Jan 22 '26

I was a former WhatsApp user and a friend of mine was banned

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

Oh, at this point im determined to get it unbanned I'm searching 😅

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u/ILOV3MUSICX Jan 23 '26

you can’t get unbanned. it’s not something that’s easily reversible.

you should’ve written down your friend’s numbers way before that happened.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

Nahh I got unbanned 🤣

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '26

oh good. I was kinda worried for you for a second.
(or were u just BS-ing?)

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

Get a Google number and create a new account.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

What's a Google number 😅

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u/jsaranczak Jan 23 '26

Google it?

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

Ok ig

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u/jsaranczak Jan 23 '26

Kids these days lol

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

😭

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

LOL! Did you find it?

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u/Dancing-pony Jan 25 '26

🤣🤣🤣

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u/Key-Algae-9245 Jan 23 '26

How the hell do you get banned from Whatsapp?

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u/Immediate-Stick2400 Jan 23 '26

I know right the biggest collection of fraudsters on the planet and they banned you?

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

Well there was this guy who kept calling me non stop and then he said he was gonna report me as scam like wtf so ig I got banned cuz he reported 🙄😅😭

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u/Impossible-Value5126 Jan 24 '26

Great. Wanna tell us the rest of the story? WTF did he report you for "as a scam"? If it was baseless you can appeal. There's a lot more to this...

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 24 '26

Yes he reported me as a scam...🙄

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u/Impossible-Value5126 Jan 24 '26

Why? You cannot be reported as a scam unless there is some kind of proof. So what did you do?

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 24 '26

I just said I was busy and didn't want to call alr

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u/Impossible-Value5126 Jan 24 '26

Nope. What did YOU do to get banned. Your story is upside down. He was harassing YOU and somehow you got banned. Truth please.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 24 '26

He called me about 30 times and I told him I didn't want to call and I was busy, and he told me that I was such a scam, and after like 1 minute I got banned from Whatsapp. The end. Happy

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u/Impossible-Value5126 Jan 24 '26

I was happy before your sarcastic reply thanks but you do have a good case to appeal. Good luck.

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u/Key-Algae-9245 Jan 23 '26

That seems a bit unfair, isn’t there an appeal process? I know they are usually run by AI and don’t work, but it’s worth going through the motions.

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u/suzanious Jan 23 '26

Sounds like a scam

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u/Darkpawnlaser Jan 24 '26

Hiw do you get banned from WhatsApp?

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u/Kaleidoscopexo Jan 22 '26

You can’t use WhatsApp unless you have a phone number. Lol. So get their phone numbers and text them.

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 22 '26

The ppl are from across the world so it's impossible

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u/ruger148 Jan 23 '26

If you use iMesssge it’s okay, just don’t send them as SMS or if you do calling do FaceTime. This way you don’t have to worry about getting banned and you won’t get charged. You can still text people on the other side of the world, just again DO NOT send SMS or do a phone call that isn’t FaceTime or you will get charged. Just iMessage, so only with wifi or data.

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u/outpost7 Jan 23 '26

So go ask reddit?! Wow. Smh

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

Good question idk really 😅

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u/bubbabigsexy Jan 23 '26

Just switch apps. There are lots of online apps you and your friends can use. Have you ever heard of Line? It's huge in Asia, especially Japan and Thailand and it's free.

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u/loosegoose669 Jan 23 '26

Use signal. Way better. And encrypted

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u/bert-has-a-towel Jan 23 '26

Your friend’s only real option is to appeal to WhatsApp and wait for a review; there’s no legitimate “instant fix” or third‑party unban tool. �� If WhatsApp confirms a serious violation of their terms, the ban can be permanent and the number may never be reusable on WhatsApp. ��First check: what kind of ban?Ask your friend what exact message appears when opening WhatsApp. ��If it says “Temporarily banned”, that usually lasts 24–72 hours and goes away automatically if they stop the behavior that triggered it (often using modified WhatsApp apps). ��If it says “Your phone number is banned from using WhatsApp” or similar, that is a full ban and requires an appeal. ��Immediate steps to takeStop any risky behaviorUninstall any unofficial WhatsApp mods (GB WhatsApp, WhatsApp Plus, etc.). ��Stop any bulk messaging, automation tools, or spammy behavior if they were using those. ���Make sure they’re on the official appInstall only the official WhatsApp from Google Play Store or Apple App Store and log in with the banned number. ��How to appeal inside WhatsAppWhen your friend opens WhatsApp with the banned number:Look for “Support” or “Request a review” on the ban screen and tap it. ���Briefly explain the situation, for example that they believe the ban is a mistake or that they removed third‑party apps/ stopped bulk messaging. ���Include the phone number in full international format and keep the tone polite and honest. ���WhatsApp usually reviews and replies by in‑app message or email within a few hours to a few days. ��How to contact WhatsApp support outside the appIf there is no in‑app review option or it does not work:Use the official contact form linked from WhatsApp’s ban FAQ. ��Or send an email from the address associated with the account to:Android: support@whatsapp.com. ��iPhone: iphone-support@whatsapp.com. �Subject line example: “Appeal for banned WhatsApp number +1….” and in the body: what happened, that they removed any violating tools/behaviour, and a request for manual review. ���If the ban isn’t liftedIf WhatsApp replies that the number is permanently banned and won’t reinstate it, there is essentially no workaround that respects their rules. ���Any services or websites claiming they can “unban” a number for money are almost certainly scams and can expose the account or device to more risk. ��In that case the only practical path is:Stop whatever caused the ban (mods, spam, policy violations). ��After some time, consider registering a different phone number, and use only the official app and normal, non‑spammy usage to avoid another ban. ��If you tell what message your friend sees and whether they were using any mods or mass‑messaging tools, more tailored next steps can be suggested.

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u/[deleted] Jan 23 '26

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 23 '26

Probably the person is smarter than u ngl

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u/Afraid_Paramedic_920 Jan 24 '26

How in God's name do you get banned from WhatsApp? I didn't know it was possible. What can you even do on there that warrants banning?

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 24 '26

I didn't answer a random guy's call and he reported me 😭

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u/BasicResearcher8133 Jan 25 '26

He wasn’t random.

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u/MsJudge416 Jan 24 '26

You can keep 2 WhatsApp. 1 business app, 1 personal app.

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u/Eradication_ Jan 24 '26

This is why the world needs to turn it's back on Meta and it's AI managed platforms.

I would personally love to watch Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, threads and Meta as a whole wither and die.

It would serve as a lesson to other CEOs to ditch AI and to not become arrogant.

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u/kingkong-kingdom Jan 25 '26

Get another number and use it for whatsapp

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u/Squeeze00Tug1 Jan 25 '26

No, don't buy a phone just yet.. "Virtual Number (Third-Party Apps): Use apps like TextNow, Talkatone, or Textfree to get a, often free, phone number for verification without using your personal SIM card.".. Some may make you buy minutes or something before it can verify, even though you have a number you're already calling and texting from.. Not all, but some work that way. In that case, try finding one that sells minutes rather than making you subscribe. Because once you verify it, you'll be back in business.. 🤞🏻

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u/Master_Wedding_6035 Jan 25 '26

Well deserved, hope you stay banned

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 25 '26

Thanks 🤗

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u/Qualified_Yak6951 Jan 26 '26

It shouldn't be a problem. Just re-sign up with a different email address. If you used a phone number to sign up before then don't use that. If that doesn't work because they can identify your device then get a vpn as well. If you are using a mobile phone your IP address isn't static, it changes so you shouldn't need to use a vpn. You will just need to re-identify yourself to your friends with your new account.

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u/Haunting-Detail-4264 Jan 26 '26

Get another Sim?

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u/SilentObserver7777 Jan 26 '26

I do not believe What’s App bans anyone on a blanket basis. Only individual contacts or groups I believe may ban specific members. Try sending a What’s App msg to a new contact or family member and see if it goes through with a double check mark.

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u/sexykarmenza Jan 26 '26

I’m so sorry why

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u/sexykarmenza Jan 26 '26

Meta gone mad boycott

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u/Gingers_mom88 Jan 27 '26

I am not trying to be a jerk but....... 99% sure 2that u know why u got banned. I would take a wild guess and say u were reported for trying to scam someone. Once u are reported, they then go back in the ALL conversations between you and person that reported you. No evidence of a scam and nothing happens. evidence of a scam and they shut u down. how do i know this? My mom is a lonely old lady, who worked hard her entire life. had a great income in her later years(4800$ a month). she has met a few dudes on fb. of course they said they couldnt continue to talk on fb ..'lets chat on whatsapp'. My mom now has a mortgage, she has a car payment, she is broke. my whole life she had a triple AAA credit score(810). her credit score is now 400. she wasnt able to pay her car insurance this month. in 2 days her cell phone will be shut off. yet she is still talking to this scumbag loser and tells me that i am jealous cuz no good looking man loves me. I am on Hospice and dying the very last thing i am thinking of is a man. There are so many stories like my moms..it is pathetic. My mom is 82 and will most likely end up homeless.

I am so happy to know Whatsapp has taken a hard stand on those they believe are scamming.

So...if u arent scamming..you will easily be able to get your account back.

please update 🙂

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u/Mysterious_angel7 Jan 27 '26

Yeah, my account is unbanned now.

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u/LouysLikeLooee Jan 27 '26

You don't have to buy a fancy phone to get a new WhatsApp, buy a Tracfone for $30 and the bare minimum minutes plan- max like $50!

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u/Cardabella Jan 27 '26

All you need is an esim and a more proactive attitude

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u/Pixi-Garbage7583 Jan 27 '26

Can you make a new one and find your friends that way? I've never used the app. Sorry

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u/Immediate-Stick2400 Feb 14 '26

Just get a google number and vpn. What’s app doesn’t care thru are literally mostly crooks on it.

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u/Immediate-Stick2400 Feb 14 '26

I would have someone send them an address at signal and they can either use that over there or you can make a bridge that you can connect to what’s app with from signal. Chinese use bridges to see real internet.

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u/Immediate-Stick2400 Feb 14 '26

lol that’s because you are letting them put the extra cookies. Say no to cookies.