Hey community!
I wanted to share an experience I've had recently and see if anyone else has faced something similar. A few days ago, I updated my Xiaomi 13 with the HyperOS ROM, and since then, I've been having issues with my WhatsApp account.
When I try to log in, I get the error message "You need the official WhatsApp app to use this account," even though I'm using the official version downloaded from the Play Store.
What's interesting is that this isn't the first time. A few months ago, my account was rightly banned because I was using a non-official WhatsApp. After dealing with that issue, I noticed that my account now seems to be flagged as suspicious, as the restrictions are stricter.
I've exhausted all options, including reaching out to WhatsApp, which unfortunately hasn't provided a solution. They only inform me that I'm using a non-official WhatsApp, which is not correct, as I download it directly from the Play Store.
I suspect that the HyperOS ROM might be causing some conflict with WhatsApp, leading to my account being treated more strictly. I'd like to know if anyone else has experienced something similar or has any ideas on how to resolve it.
Before the update, I was using the latest Xiaomi.eu weekly ROM, and I had no issues with WhatsApp. My phone is the Xiaomi 13. Does anyone have any suggestions or has faced similar situations?
Also, since the previous ban, I've been exclusively using the official WhatsApp version for months. Has anyone else experienced persistent problems even after correcting the use of unofficial apps?
I appreciate any advice or information you can provide!
Thanks.