This was one of WhatsApp’s most anticipated feature rolled
out few weeks ago… unfortunately, the recall feature isn’t as reliable as it
looks.
out few weeks ago… unfortunately, the recall feature isn’t as reliable as it
looks.
Last month, WhatsApp introduced a ‘delete for everyone’
feature, allowing users to unsend an embarrassing message within seven minutes
of sending it. The message once deleted from the senders end’ automatically
delete the message from the receivers end too.
feature, allowing users to unsend an embarrassing message within seven minutes
of sending it. The message once deleted from the senders end’ automatically
delete the message from the receivers end too.
But a new report from a Spanish blog claims that WhatsApp
messages that are deleted are actually still on the device, and can easily be
accessed through Settings by the recipient. The recipient can easily access the
deleted messages regardless whether it has been deleted from sender’s end.
messages that are deleted are actually still on the device, and can easily be
accessed through Settings by the recipient. The recipient can easily access the
deleted messages regardless whether it has been deleted from sender’s end.
Whenever a
notification comes in to an Android devices, it is stored in the notification
log – whether or not it is subsequently deleted by the sender.
notification comes in to an Android devices, it is stored in the notification
log – whether or not it is subsequently deleted by the sender.
While the
bulk of the data in the log is technical information, the first 100 characters
of the notification message is also recorded.
bulk of the data in the log is technical information, the first 100 characters
of the notification message is also recorded.
So while
users may not be able to see the message within WhatsApp after it is deleted,
they can still see it in the notification log – which can be accessed in two
ways.
users may not be able to see the message within WhatsApp after it is deleted,
they can still see it in the notification log – which can be accessed in two
ways.
How to Access Deleted WhatsApp Messages
Method ONE:
The trick currently only works on Android
7.0.
7.0.
Firstly, users can create a home screen Settings
widget:
widget:
1) Press and hold home screen
2) Press widgets icon
3) Scroll down to Settings
4) Drag and drop onto home screen
5) Click on widget
6) Scroll down and click on the notification
log
log
8) Click on the message you want to see
Method TWO:
1. Download notification history from appstore here
2. Search the message in the Android notification
log.
log.
However, the first 100 characters of the message
will appear in the line starting with ‘android.text.’
will appear in the line starting with ‘android.text.’
Users will only be able to view the first 100
characters of deleted messages, and the notification log will clear every few
hours, or any time the device is restarted.
characters of deleted messages, and the notification log will clear every few
hours, or any time the device is restarted.
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This raised a serious security issues with WhatsApp
since one of the main reasons people use WhatsApp over text messaging is that
it uses end-to-end encryption, that is seen as a secure option.
since one of the main reasons people use WhatsApp over text messaging is that
it uses end-to-end encryption, that is seen as a secure option.
nice one prof. thanks for the update
Whoa! Very useful, thanks Prof, God bless us
So those that are still on lower versions are left out.
So BBM na bàbá when it comes to ability to retract message mistakenly sent
BBM na baba for retracting o
This is serious o
I suspected so too. I was beginning to wonder its effectiveness.
Really make sense
Nice post.thanks
Cool! but I still dey Android 6.0 ooo.
Anyway,I dey enjoy your blog posts my prof, keep up the good work.
Nice
But I don't see any importance in it
pls help.i registered a new blockchain acct.and did a 2fa .i got the code on my airtel sim.but my other blockchsin wallet acct.after loggin in with pasword.it enters 2fa code.i have clicked more than 20times .i got no code from blockchain on my mtn line since on wednesday till now.i have some money in there.how can i retrieve it back.pls help.i have not been myself since wednesday..
Hello friend,
If it is Google Auth, It is an app and the 2fa code doesn't come via text but via thesame app.
My advice is, login to blockchain from PC, open your 2FA app from your mobile and input the code randomly generated by the 2fa google auth app resident on your mobile to your blockchain.info account and it will log you in.
This post reminded me of the days of Java S40 and S60.
It still being in the notification logs makes so much sense. Whoever noticed this is really sharp
Yes
Making Sense.
Nice one
my 2fa code.i selectrd use phone nos.
i lastlogged in on tuesday.
since wednesday no access because of 2fa code..i am so sad now.
has my acct been hack or what.
or is it mtn netwrk issue
i need help.
it has happened before.
but was just few hours later i got the text.but this time since wednesday morning till now.no 2fa code as text..i did not use auth app.i selectrd use phone number..
deactivate DND on ur MTN line and try again, once successful ensure using google authenticator app henceforth!
Its a good one tho…
update ish
Good
It's good but don't think I need this
Very good
Prof yomi,pls which youtube night plan is unlimited…I need sumtin dat I can use to download like 20gb per nite….I need it badly sir
Thanks
Use 9mobile YouTube plan of 5GB and 10GB. Then use Anonytun vpn to power all apps. My suggestion.
Thanks alot bro
Nice option to have.
Does yomiprof have a whatsapp or telegram group, I'd like to join. Pls drop link
please is there any way I can locate my sister's misplaced tecno phone… kindly reply if there is
Yomi this is a flaw, maybe not a serious flaw.. but it is a security flaw
So much for end ro end encryption. Best thing to do is to think hard before sending anything online. Once it's online it's accessible.
nice one