Permissions requested: contacts, storage, media, microphone, camera, phone (call), and notifications. The modded build piggybacks on the WhatsApp protocol stack and signs in to the same phone-number-bound account, so it inherits the same network surface as the original. Sideload-only.
What is TM WhatsApp
TM WhatsApp is a modified WhatsApp client developed by Titus Mukisa. It is a sideloaded Android APK that drops in alongside the regular WhatsApp protocol and adds a layer of privacy controls, theming, and media limits the official app does not offer. The phone number, contacts, and chat history all live on the same WhatsApp backend; only the local Android client is replaced.
The audience splits two ways. People who want hidden read receipts, longer status durations, and a UI they can recolor land here from the privacy angle. People who want to send 122 MB videos, post seven-minute statuses, or auto-reply to incoming chats land here from the workflow angle. Both groups get what they came for in a single APK.
The mod is free. Distribution is sideload-only, outside Google Play, with the usual caveats of unofficial WhatsApp clients: Meta does not authorize it, account bans are possible, and there is no Play Store update path. Compare this to the official WhatsApp Messenger for an apples-to-apples baseline.
Key features
- Hidden ticks and online status. Hide the two blue ticks, the second grey tick, typing indicator, recording indicator, and last-seen timestamp on a per-contact basis.
- Anti-revoke for messages and statuses. Read deleted messages and view deleted statuses after the sender removes them. Both directions covered.
- Extended media limits. Send video files up to 122 MB, share up to 100 photos at once, and post status videos up to seven minutes long instead of the 30-second default.
- Theme engine and font picker. Apply any of the 4,000+ community themes, swap the system font, recolor the chat background, and customize header style and bubble shape.
- Auto-reply and scheduled messages. Set a default reply for missed chats, queue messages for later delivery, and configure away-mode windows.
- Chat lock and DND. Lock individual chats behind fingerprint, pattern, or PIN. Cut network access for TM WhatsApp without affecting other apps when Do Not Disturb is on.
- Status downloader and one-hour status. Save any incoming status to your gallery with a single tap. Publish a status that lives up to 60 minutes if your recipients also run TM.
- Anti-ban routing. Communication is tunneled in a way Titus describes as anti-ban; in practice account bans are still possible, but they happen less often than on older WhatsApp mods.
App information
| Developer | Titus Mukisa (TM) |
| Package ID | com.universe.messenger |
| Version | 9.70 |
| Updated | May 2026 |
| Size | 122 MB |
| Android minimum | Android 5.0 and above |
| Architecture | universal (arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86_64) |
| Base app | WhatsApp Messenger (Meta), version 9.70 |
| Distribution | Sideload-only APK (not on Google Play) |
What this mod offers over WhatsApp
The modified build of TM WhatsApp 9.70 keeps the WhatsApp account model and chat protocol intact, then adds a settings layer the official client does not expose.
- Privacy panel above the contact level. Granular tick-and-online controls per contact, not just the global toggles WhatsApp offers in Settings.
- Larger media envelopes. 122 MB video uploads, seven-minute status, 250-character status caption, and bulk-send of 100 images at once.
- Theme and typography control. Full visual customization through the TM themes panel and the font picker, including chat bubbles, header style, and home tab layout.
- Anti-revoke and status saver. Read deleted messages, view deleted statuses, and save any status to your gallery without screen recording.
- Workflow helpers. Auto-reply, message scheduler, DND mode, chat lock, and call blocker built into one menu instead of needing third-party add-ons.
How to install
TM WhatsApp installs through the standard Android sideload flow. If you have the official WhatsApp installed, back it up first; TM cannot run side-by-side with the same phone number.
- Back up your WhatsApp chats. Open the official WhatsApp, go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup, and run a fresh local backup so messages move with you.
- Uninstall the official WhatsApp. TM WhatsApp signs in with the same phone number and cannot coexist with the regular client. Remove WhatsApp from your phone before continuing.
- Download the APK from this page. Tap the green button below the article. The file lands in your default Downloads folder.
- Allow installs from this source. Open Settings, search for
Install unknown apps, find your browser or file manager, and toggle the permission on. - Open the APK and install. Tap the file in Downloads. Android's package installer will show the permissions list. Tap Install, wait for completion, then tap Open.
- Verify your phone number and restore. Enter your phone number, complete the OTP, and choose Restore from local backup when prompted. Chats and media reappear in the new client.
What's new in version 9.70
- Anti-ban routing tightened against the most recent WhatsApp client checks.
- Status downloader now handles the new disappearing-status format from the base app.
- Theme engine refreshed with a 200-theme pack and a smoother chat-background picker.
- Bulk-image attach raised to 100 photos in a single send.
- Chat lock supports fingerprint and pattern alongside the existing PIN method.
- Compatibility patches for Android 15 and the WhatsApp 2.26.x protocol changes.
TM WhatsApp vs WhatsApp Messenger
| Feature | TM WhatsApp 9.70 | WhatsApp Messenger |
|---|---|---|
| Hide blue ticks per contact | Yes | No |
| Read deleted messages | Yes | No |
| Max video upload | 122 MB | 2 GB |
| Max status video length | 7 minutes | 30 seconds |
| Themes and fonts | 4,000+ themes | Default only |
| Auto-reply built in | Yes | Business app only |
| Distribution | Sideload APK | Google Play |
| Account ban risk | Real, mitigated | None |
FAQ
Is TM WhatsApp safe?
TM WhatsApp is not signed by Meta and not distributed through Google Play, so it does not pass Play Protect or the Google Security review. The build maintained by Titus Mukisa carries an anti-ban routing claim, but unofficial WhatsApp clients always carry a real risk of account suspension when Meta's server-side heuristics flag the traffic. Install only if you accept that risk.
Can TM WhatsApp run side-by-side with WhatsApp?
Not with the same phone number. TM WhatsApp uses the WhatsApp protocol and signs in with the same SIM-bound account, so the official app and TM cannot both be active on one number. Use TM with a secondary number, or replace the official WhatsApp on your primary number.
TM WhatsApp is a third-party modified client developed by Titus Mukisa, not affiliated with or endorsed by WhatsApp LLC or Meta Platforms. Using a modified WhatsApp client can violate the official Terms of Service and may lead to account suspension. The APK is provided for educational and research purposes; install at your own discretion and only on devices you own.
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