What you need before starting
- Your phone must be rooted.
- You have to have device integrity atleast. If not, check out this guide.
- Uninstall KernelSU Manager or hide it using HMAL.
- If you use Magisk, change the package name of Magisk Manager from its settings.
Steps to fix WhatsApp root detection
- Install Tricky Store and Tricky Store Add-On modules.
- Open Tricky Store Add-On and make sure WhatsApp has a green tick with an exclamation mark.
- Remove KernelSU Manager or hide it with HMAL.
- Clear data for Google Play Store and Google Play Services.
- Reboot your device once.
- Download WhatsApp from playstore and login if doesnt work go with step 7
- Download and install an older WhatsApp version like 2.25.7.73 or WhatsApp Business equivalent.
- If it asks to update, try the next version on APKMirror.
- Set up WhatsApp as usual.
After setup, you can update WhatsApp normally from the Play Store.
Working WhatsApp versions after spoofing bootloader status
- WhatsApp versions: 2.25.1.xx to 2.25.6.xx
- WhatsApp Business versions: 2.25.1.xx to 2.25.6.xx
Credits
Thanks to @yashaswee-exe for the amazing guides and resources!