[Added]

• Restart required sheet in WhatsApp on updating a pref
• Show message device source
• Unlock WA Plus (Pro)
• Optional Material You (Monet) theme in WaEnhancerX

[Fixed]

• Fixed update checker sheet
• Fixed message edit history
• Fixed toast on deleted message
• Fixed hook return-type compatibility with newer WhatsApp versions
• Fixed some media settings

[Improvements]

• Improved performance
• Improved hooks injection strategy
• Hide blue ticks
• Hide delivered
• Improved update downloads with HTTPS enforcement & APK validation
• Improved security when WhatsApp reads feature settings
• Made restarting WhatsApp from the dashboard safer and more reliable

[Community contribution]

• Thanks to @TheKillerMax for contributions through PRs #10, #14, #16, #18, #19, #20, #21, and #24

[Added]

• Added support for version 2.26.41.xx WA/WB
• Added support to restore v1 legacy JSON backup files
• Filter items by id
• Option to show toast on hooks injection
• New Chat (Message unsaved number on WhatsApp by long pressing chat button)
• Keep own deleted for everyone messages in chat with delete indicator (but deleted for receiver)
• Added a per-chat Hide Anti-Revoke option that replaces preserved deleted messages with WhatsApp's native sender and receiver deleted-message layouts

[Removed]

• Removed Beta channel flow. Normalized the versioning and update flow

[Fixed]

• Fixed media preview
• Fixed module installation/upgrade issues for v1 users
• Fixed status download and copy to clipboard
• Fixed Ghost mode according to latest WA/WB

[Improvements]

• Improved changelog upgrades / downgrades
• Made initial user permissions optional

[Updated]

• Updated Minimum Xposed API to 102

[Fixed]

• Fixed Seperate groups tab
• Fixed media preview

[Improvements]

• Improved Floating Bottom Menu
• Improved double tab to react
• Improved Bootloader spoofer for new protections and enabled by default for new users

[Added]

• Added support upto v2.26.40.xx WA/WB
• Self-hook sentinel activation check support
• Universal WhatsApp version detection and multi-package support
• Support for latest WhatsApp & WhatsApp Business

[Fixes]

• Fixed module activation detection on physical devices
• Kept Xposed entrypoints and ModuleStatus from ProGuard stripping

[Improvements]

• Unified release and debug signing with project keystore
• Modern Jetpack Compose UI enhancements and performance optimizations

Release v2.0.0-beta-1

⚠️ Note on this Initial Release:
Since this is the very first public build of the completely new V2 architecture, expect bugs. Some features might not work exactly as expected right now.

What’s Next?
This is a fresh open-source start. I will be working on it and pushing improvements on a daily basis. Very soon, with your testing and feedback, this project will reach its highly stable and optimal state.

Thank you for your incredible patience and support. Go check out the new repo, drop a ⭐ to support the project, and let the new journey begin!

[Added]

• Added support upto 2.26.37.xx WA/WB
• View Connected Devices for multi-device licenses [Pro]

[Fixes]

• Fixed item filter by ID Remove (Gone)
• Send blue ticks
• Send seen for status according to new update
• WhatsApp homepage Glassmorphism effect

[Improvements]

• Performance improvements
• Report bug improved
• Improved status view screen

[Added]

• Added support upto 2.26.36.xx WA/WB
• Hide Delivered for iOS (iPhone/MacOS) [Pro]

[Fixes]

• Fixed blue ticks on reply according to new WA/WB

[Improvements]

• Improved the Report Issue flow

[Added]

• Auto Reply with Rules [Pro]

[Fixes]

• Fixed blue ticks on reply according to new WA/WB

[Improvement]

• Improved Anti-Revoke to avoid crashes
• Optimized homepage scroll when floating bottom menu is active
• Improved "Unlock WA Plus" according to the latest WA/WB [Pro]

[Added]

• Upgraded to Xposed Minimum Version 101

[Fixes]

• Fixed Hide Blue Ticks
• Fixed XSharedPreferences and other deprecations
• Fixed ViewOnce Download
• Fixed send audio as voice according to new WA/WB

[Improvement]

• Performance optimization
• Moved from XposedBridge to libxposed

[Added]

• Added support upto 2.26.35.xx for WA/WB
• Added pref to choose between action icons or submenu for status screen menu items

[Fixes]

• Media preview
• Device source according to new WhatsApp version

[Improvement]

• Enhanced the media preview UI
• Enhanced WaEnhancerX Menu item in status screen for newer WhatsApp versions

[Fixed]

• Fixed bottom floating menu glassmorphism effect
• Fixed main screen floating menu applying to other screens tabs
• Fixed minor bugs in injected WaeX settings

[Improvements]

• Optimized Performance

[Pro]

• Pro changelog in helper plugin sections (v1.0.32)

[Added]

• Added support for WA/WB upto 2.26.32.xx

[Fixed]

• Fixed error CustomThemeV2
• Fixed Download & Share Status not working in some devices
• Fixed chat flickering on some devices

[Improvements]

• Optimized Performance
• Improved In-app preferences

[Added]

• Added support for WA/WB upto 2.26.30.xx

[Fixed]

• Crash on startup
• Fixed Floating Pill design issues

[Improvements]

• Optimized Performance
• Enhanced Message Seen Toast according to new WA/WB versions
• Enhanced Status Seen Toast according to new WA/WB versions

[Added]

• Added support upto WA/WB 2.26.28.xx
• Bottom Menu Customization with preview
• [Pro] Unlock premium customization features
• Added option to enable notification when a call is blocked
• [Pro] Added a delete for me messages media recovery system to recover and view deleted photos, videos, voice notes, and stickers directly in the deleted messages log
• Added a search bar in embedded settings to easily find and navigate preferences
• Added a direct download button for video notes (video messages) to quickly save them

[Improved]

• Improved Delete for me messages ui

[Fixes]

• Fixed additional call information not showing
• Fixed status bugs
• Fixed the preview icon not showing/working on image messages
• Improved the reliability of the long-press feature on messages

[Added]

• Added support for WhatsApp versions up to 2.26.27.xx (WA/WB)
• WhatsApp Native Embedded Settings UI following WhatsApp Design
• Integrated hardware-tied licensing framework and companion plugin system
• [Pro] Always Typing & Always Recording status options
• [Pro] Message Bomber utility with customizable delays
• [Pro] Local storage Media Deletion options
• [Pro] Status Splitter for posting long videos automatically
• [Pro] Status view controls (rewind/forward, speed, hide reply/reactions)
• User option to load message text as selectable inside chat bubbles
• Toggle option to hide the Meta AI tab on Home Screen
• Option to set custom message forwarding limits
• Option to specify user-defined WA/WB versions

[Improved]

• Migrated Pro features to modular helper plugin for GPL 3.0 compliance
• Enhanced Edited message history to highlight exact changes (diff visualization)
• Relocated New Chat to Home FAB long-press with localized country hints
• Optimized SQLite queries and scroll performance with custom indexing
• Cleaned up package size and removed unused native dependencies (DexKit)

[Fixes]

• Fixed Seen Ticks (Hide Blue Ticks) on newer WhatsApp versions
• Fixed default emoji rendering and related system crashes
• Fixed ShareLimit and GroupAdmin plugin startup errors
• Fixed text status custom color and module active state detection on some devices
• Fixed edit message history to persist all versions instead of only two

[Notes]

• This update may clear old edited message history.
• Embedded Settings are not fully completed, more features will be added in future updates.
• Your support is appreciated! <3

[Added]

• Added support for new WA/WB version 2.26.26.xx

[Disabled]

• Disabled contact blocked feature

[Fixes]

• Fixed Maximum -1 contacts limitation bug
• Fixed settings reset bug for some devices

[Added]

• Quick Settings Tiles for WAEX essential features
• Dynamic default Keybox instead of hardcoding, this will keep itself synced with our server latest Keybox

[Improvements]

• Long press any quick tile takes you to the preference in WAEX
• UI Improvements

[Fixes]

• Fixed unnecessary ClassNotFoundException errors

GitHub: https://github.com/mubashardev/WaEnhancer/releases/tag/1.7.0-beta-7

Note: Now every release will include both Release and Debug versions for better compatibility. If Release version doesn't work for you, you can switch to debug anytime.

[Added]

• Added support for version 2.26.25.xx WA/WB
• Set custom forward limit
• Add support for user-defined WA/WB versions

[Improvements]

• Improved the module to keep it compiliant to GPL 3.0 license
• Migrated all the pro module code to optional Pro plugin
• [Pro] Improved audio trimmer for audio to voice status
• Removed New chat from WaEnhancerX Menu shifted to Long-Press Chat floating button (FAB)
• Improved New Chat Sheet UI
• Improved Emojis loading for system emojis

[Fixes]

• Fixed ShareLimit plugin Error
• Fixed Xposed framework detection for some devices
• Fixed Disable Default emoji crash for some devices

Note: You manually need to turn on the Root access for Helper plugin if it is not enabled by default or not showing runtime permission requests. Usually happens for KSU root users.

[Added]

• Added support for 2.26.24.xx WA/WB
• File Size Spoofer (Video/Image message size spoof)

[Improvements]

• Fixed Floating Bottom Bar for Meta AI tab
• Performance Improvements

Note: Spoofed file size will not change the actual size of media, it will only be visible on message bubble for receiver but when receiver will download media, it will download with the actual size of media

[Added]

• [Pro] Use Audio as Voice Status
• Verify Spoofer (Default + Custom Keybox.xml) that how WhatsApp analyzes the device

[Improved]

• Used new certificates for Default Spoofer

[Added]

• [Pro] Advanced Filter items by id options
• Added Save Video Note to Gallery feature

[Improvements]

• Fixed and improved Filter item by id

[Added]

• WhatsApp Support:
  • Full compatibility with WA/WB versions up to 2.26.23.xx.
• Floating Bottom Navigation Bar:
  • Implemented a smooth floating pill-shaped bottom navigation bar with layout adjustments and transitions.
• WaEnhancerX Pro Features:
  • Introduced the premium license verification framework tied to device hardware (via Telegram bot @waenhancerx_bot).
  • Always Typing [Pro]: Added Always Typing and Always Recording Voice states.
  • Message Bomber [Pro]: Added a message-bombing utility with adjustable delays.
  • Media Deletion [Pro]: Added option to completely delete message media files directly from local storage.
  • Status Splitter [Pro]: Implemented a status video splitter with full obfuscation support to automatically post long status videos.
  • Status View Customizations [Pro]: Custom status playback controls, layouts, fast-forward/rewind gestures, playback speed controllers, play/pause buttons, and options to hide/disable reply bars, quick reactions, and heart buttons.
• General Enhancements:
  • Added option to make message text selectable inside chat bubbles.
  • Added toggle to hide the new Meta AI tab on the Home Screen.
  • Added user configuration to select between embedded settings inside WhatsApp or launch as an external standalone application.
  • Added a multi-step "Report Issue" flow with title input and validation checks.

[Improvements]

• Database & Query Performance:
  • Integrated a one-time database index optimization to resolve lags (especially when the Separate Groups feature is active).
  • Optimized conversation scrolling performance.
• UX & Design Polish:
  • Rounded custom bottom sheets and alert dialog buttons to match modern pill-shaped designs.
• App Size Reduction:
  • Decoupled App.java from licensing using dynamic reflection, purged verbose debug logs, and removed the unused native DexKit dependency to decrease package size.

[Fixes]

• Media & Audio:
  • Fixed sending local media files as voice notes and resolved transcoding issues with the Audio-to-Opus utility.
  • Fixed crashes in AudioPlayerDialog when loading corrupt or unplayable audio files.
• Seen Ticks & Online Status:
  • Resolved seen tick (Hide Blue Ticks) issues.
  • Fixed Hide Typing & Recording voice status hooks.
• Compatibility & Crash Fixes:
  • Resolved MODE_WORLD_READABLE exceptions in Xposed initialization.
  • Fixed nested preference fragment crashes and navigation errors.
  • Implemented fallback method-resolution logic in Unobfuscator for floating action button hook failures.
  • Restored chat date separators (Today, Yesterday, etc.) that were missing under time customization.

[Added]
Added support for WA/WB 2.26.23.xx

[Improvements]

• Include one-time db optimization for better performance (Dialog will show only once)
• Module's ui Improvements

[Fixes]

• Fixed sending file as voice note
• Fixed Hide Blue Ticks
• Fixed Hide Typing & Recording Voice
• Fixed Group/Chats Counter when Separate Groups is Enabled

[Added]

• [Pro] Added Always Typing / Recording Voice Simulator Feature
• Customize Status View
  • [Pro] Added Disable Swipe Up to Reply

[Improvements]

• Optimized conversation messages scroll to avoid lags

[Fixes]

• Fixed crash in recordings audio player when loading corrupt or unplayable audio files
• Fixed CustomView Plugin Error
• Fixed MODE_WORLD_READABLE exception
• Fixed My Status Views
• Fixed an issue where chat date separators (Today, Yesterday, etc.) went missing or displayed time formats when Time Customization was loaded

[Added]

• Added support for WA/WB 2.26.22.xx
• Added Custom Status UI
  • [Pro] Hide Status Reply Bar
  • [Pro] Hide Status Quick Reactions
  • [Pro] Hide Status Heart Button
  • [Pro] Add Status Reply Menu Item
  • [Pro] Status Video Fast Forward / Rewind Gesture
  • [Pro] Status Video Fast Forward Speed
  • [Pro] Status Play/Pause Button

[Improvements]

• Improved some ui elements

[Fixes]

• Fixed CustomTime Plugin Error

[Fixes]

• Fixed Error getting method loadfabMethod: Fab method not found

[Added]

• Added support for WA/WB 2.26.22.xx
• Added option to hide new Meta AI tab in Home Screen
• Added Status Splitter [Pro]
• Added option to make text selectable in Chat Bubbles

[Improvements]

• Optimized app size & performance
• Improved some ui elements

[Fixes]

• Fixed Error getting method loadfabMethod: Fab method not found

[Added]

• Customize text color of deleted messages in Chat Screen

[Improvements]

• Reintroduced optional Google Crashlytics with a strict, privacy-first explicit consent flow
• Enhanced overall module stability by utilizing lightweight native integration
• Improved Module Entry tile in Settings Activity for all Languages
• Improved WAEX Menu items locales according to WhatsApp Language
• Improved Status Loading UI

[Fixes]

• Fixed Deleted Message Indicator not showing
• Fixed minor UI glitches for a smoother native experience

[Improvements]

• Status Deletion: Deleting statuses is now instantaneous and much more reliable.
• App Stability: Improved background code so the app runs smoother and updates your chats faster.
• Optimized overall performance.

[Fixes]

• Fixed an issue where profile pictures wouldn't load properly on the IG Status screen.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the app to crash when starting up.
• Fixed Status Saving.

[Added]

• Support upto version 2.26.20 for WA/WB
• Display of a pending changes list directly inside the app restart notification dialog
• Easy settings entry point shortcut from native menus

[Improvements]

• Modernized home screen menu styling with customizable icon or 3-dot menu toggle
• Upgraded the settings system to use direct preferences reading for faster and more reliable configuration loading
• Improved Group Admin info badge display and participant metadata rendering
• Enhanced compatibility fallback system to ensure features load correctly on newer WhatsApp updates

[Fixes]

• Fixed startup crashes related to Meta AI customization
• Fixed occasional Anti-Revoke toast display crashes
• Fixed "View Once" media downloading icon resolution crashes
• Fixed a layout crash when viewing media previews
• Fixed crashes on force starting activities
• Resolved various errors in the Chat Limit and Contact Blocked plugins

[Improvements]

• Optimized performance

[Fixes]

• Fixed ChatLimit Plugin error
• Fixed ContactBlockedVerify Plugin error
• Fixed Archived Chats activity Crashed
• Fixed Disable Meta AI functions

[Improvements]

• Optimized performance

[Fixes]

• Fixed Hide Tabs showing hidden tabs during swipe
• Fixed compatibility errors
• Fixed CustomThemeV2 errors

[Improvements]

• Opttimized performance

[Fixes]

• Fixed Preferences not saving/loading
• Fixed Hooks not applying
• Fixed Revoked message indicator not showing
• Fixed Crash when opening app
• Fixed Crash when opening chat

Note: Force stop WhatsApp before updating the module. WhatsApp may take longer time to open on first launch.

[Improvements]

• Improved Group Admin Icon UI (Better experience for saved/unsaved admin contacts)

[Fixes]

• Fixed WhatsApp Start Crash
• Fixed View Once crash when download enabled

[Added]

• Support for WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business up to version 2.26.21
• See which device a message was sent from (Phone, Web)
• Redesigned "Online" status indicator with new colors and styles
• Tasker support for automated message sending and history tracking
• Improved crash reporting to help us fix bugs faster
• Custom update frequency settings and better "View Once" media saving
• Quick access to settings via a new toolbar shortcut
• Improved menus and alerts that look more like native WhatsApp
• Significantly faster app startup and smoother feature loading

[Improvements]

• Improved settings menu stability and reliability
• Major performance boost with less lag and smoother scrolling
• More reliable status media downloading for latest versions
• Better contact matching for features like "Hide Read Receipts"
• Improved handling of bulk status downloads
• More efficient internal settings synchronization

[Fixes]

• Updated Deleted Message and Status protection to work with latest WhatsApp logic
• Fixed an issue causing repeated "Restart Required" messages
• Fixed several potential crashes in group management features
• Added missing text for various notifications
• Cleaned up internal debug logs and temporary files

[Added]

• Support upto version 2.26.21 for WA/WB

[Improvements]

• Menus improvements
• Performance optimizations
• Tasker com.waenhancer.MESSAGE_SENT [Under Development]

[Fixes]

• Fixed Anti-Revoke (Message + Status) according to latest WhatsApp logic

[Fixes]

• Fixed MessageBomber, DeleteMessageFile plugin errors
• Fixed Fragments crash on open (General, Home Screen, Conversation Screen)

[Improvements]

• Restored Separate Groups feature
• Improved Module Entry tile in Settings Activity for all Languages
• Improved Call info notification

[Fixes]

• Fixed crash on startup
• Fixed crash on status custom text color

[Added]

• Support upto version 2.26.21 for WA/WB

[Improvements]

• Performance improvements
• Tasker com.waenhancer.MESSAGE_SENT [Under Development - Bugs Fixes ongoing]

[Fixes]

• Fixed Anti-Revoke according to latest WhatsApp logic

[Added]

• Message Device Source: Option to see whether a received message was sent to you via Primary phone or a Linked Device (Desktop/Phone)

[Improvements]

• Enable/Disable manage recordings directly from WhatsApp Calls Tab Menu
• Contact Online Indicator
• Tasker com.waenhancer.MESSAGE_SENT [Under Development - Bugs Fixes ongoing]

[Fixes]

• Fixed Status Download/Share in WA/WB v2.26.18
• Fixed empty toast for Contact Online
• Fixed Edit History not showing
• Fixed Custom Privacy Per Contact

[Added]

• Tasker Automation Integration [Experimental] - Send & Receive WhatsApp messages through intents (Tasker, MacroDroid, Automate)

[Restored]

• Option to hide ads between status updates [Not Tested]

[Fixes]

• Fixed crashes HideReciept, HideSeen, FilterGroup
• Fixed Multiple Restart Dialogs Bug

[Added]

• Added option to change group admin indicator as text/emoji in settings.
• Added option (in WAEX Changelog Settings) to set frequency for update alerts in WhatsApp when ignored a version.

[Improvements]

• Converted static group admin icon image to text for better control.

[Fixes]

• Fixed unexpected crash on app startup for some devices.
• Fixed downloading profile photo icon.
• Fixed show/hide group admin icon.
• Fixed View Once media download

[Added]

• Added support for 2.26.18.xx WA/WB versions
• Implemented direct call recording management from the WhatsApp Calls tab
• Added native WhatsApp contact picker integration for privacy settings
• Implemented Bottom Sheet support in AlertDialogWpp for enhanced UI flexibility
• Added custom view and list item support to Bottom Sheet dialogs
• Added structured category parsing and formatting to the Changelog screen

[Improvements]

• Improved IG Style Stories with better navigation logic
• Enhanced Changelog UI with expandable categories and better formatting
• Optimized hook performance using reflection field caching
• Improved layout responsiveness and button labeling in dialogs
• Applied elevation and ripple effects to various UI components
• Enhanced Ghost Mode preference persistence and synchronization
• Added fallback strings for better resource resolution across WA versions

[Fixes]

• Fixed crashes related to uninitialized FilePicker launchers
• Fixed NullPointerException in fragment animations during detachment
• Fixed Firebase initialization deadlocks to prevent app freezes
• Fixed theme preference crashes and button text visibility in Dark Mode
• Improved number matching logic in Call Privacy feature

[Added]

• Added support for 2.26.18.xx WA/WB

[Improvements]

• Improved IG Style Stories
• WaEnhancerX Changelog Screen improved

[Added]

• When calls recording enabled, you can manage recordings directly from your WahtsApp calls tab.

[Improvements]

• Improved confirmation dialogs with action buttons

[Fixes]

• Fixed Dialogs without action buttons
• Fixed Send blue tick button
• Fixed Call Blocking not working for some devices

[Added]

• Option to Enable/Disable Hook Toasts

[Improvements]

• Optimize: Fixed app slow down / lagging issue on some devices.
• Improved Manage Recordings UI
• Improved Configs Export/Import functionality

[Fixes]

• Fixed Freeze Last Seen & Ghost Mode not enabling on some devices
• Fixed media preview icon missing
• Fixed crash on media preview and profile pixture viewer
• Fixed custom privacy per contact
• Fixed empty menu items on home and status view
• Fixed WhatsApp home screen chats list animations
• Fixed: CustomPrivacy - Resource ID #0x7f0800f7
• Fixed: Resources$NotFoundException on startup

[Added]

• Added release channel preferences (choose between beta and stable updates).
• Added a loading indicator and progress feedback when initializing hooks.

[Improvements]

• Updated the new "Restart Required" dialog to show which features need a restart.
• Significantly improved the reliability of the module status indicator.
• Moved heavy startup tasks to the background for a faster, lag-free experience.
• Refined internal logging and resource handling for better overall stability.
• Enhanced XposedBridge compatibility by including context information when logging.

[Fixes]

• Fixed Module status indicator.
• Fixed various resource-related crashes and injection errors.
• Fixed Gradle configuration issues to ensure more stable builds.
• Fixed: Theme Prefs - Crashes and errors.
• Fixed Error: CustomView - No RuleFactory implementation registered!
• Fixed Auto forward status on reply.

[Added]

• Added option to downgrade to any version of WAE (via Root)!

[Improvements]

• Improved the UI and performance
• Enhanced XposedBridge compatibility by including context information when logging, resolving potential NullPointerExceptions

[Fixes]

• Fixed: Theme Prefs - Crashes and errors
• Fixed Error: CustomView - No RuleFactory implementation registered!
• Fixed Auto forward status on reply

[Fixed]
Auto forward status on reply

[Added]

• Crashlytics: To track crashes based on user reports for better future updates

[Fixes]

• Fixed: Module not starting
• Temporarily disabled logs

[Enhancements]

• Added option to downgrade to any version of WAE!

Note: You can downgrade to any version in case of any bug or issue in latest update.

[Improvements]

• Updated app icon
• Fixed names across the app

[Added]

• Added activity to view logs for WA/WB [Experimental]

[Improvements]

• Improved the UI and performance

[Fixes]

• Fixed: Theme Prefs - Crashes and errors
• Fixed Error: CustomView - No RuleFactory implementation registered!
• Enhanced XposedBridge compatibility by including context information when logging, resolving potential NullPointerExceptions

[Improvements]

• Updated app icon
• Fixed names across the app

[Added]

• Call Recording restored in better way

[Improved]

• Improved App Performance

[Fixed]

• Crash on Status
• Video Note improved (A crash on video sent is required to make the patch work to act like a video note)
• Stability Improvements