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Warning to all existing users: Nativefier is now unmaintained (https://github.com/nativefier/nativefier/issues/1577)

I maintain the latest built package at:

https://github.com/frealgagu/archlinux.whatsapp-nativefier/releases/

Hey guys,

I created the original fix.

And now I share another way to use whatsapp web on nativefier. No code injection required.

Pressing ctrl+shift+i (on Linux) and the Devtools window will open. Then click on Application -> Service Workers And check the option Bypass for network.

Now press ctrl+r to reload. And ctrl+shift+i to close the Devtools.

Whenever you open your whatsapp the problem will occur, but since the Bypass for network option has already been enabled, you only need to press ctrl+shift+i (open devtools), ctrl+r (reload), ctrl+shift+i (close devtools)

@frealgagu, thanks for your work. This package was in my list as one of required apps to be installed after install Arch. I saw your last update ( document.querySelector("a[href='https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414']") ), NICE/GREAT/GOOD!

Another way to do the same in 2 lines: document.querySelector("a[href='https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95414']") && navigator.serviceWorker.getRegistration().then(r => r.unregister() && document.location.reload());

I've created a package which include the fix for whatsapp using nativefier. Also I've added the icon from the webpage https://www.whatsapp.com/favicon.png and added the option to use in tray. Thanks @Frikinux for your collaboration.

https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/whatsapp-nativefier/

On the other hand, to make it more user-friendly, it is possible to add the option to start (and use it) minimized in the system tray.

Once installed, edit the file:

/opt/whatsapp-web/resources/app/nativefier.json

and change "tray":false for "tray":"start-in-tray" (with quotes)

I recommend changing or editing too /opt/whatsapp-web/resources/app/icon.png with an image editor (like GIMP) to make the white background transparent (in format png).

It would be interesting to include all the options of "new message" notifications (red dot in system tray icon) in the version of https://github.com/Enrico204/Whatsapp-Desktop

The above can be added before installing in PKGBUILD as nativefier option: --tray "start-in-tray" \

I hope that helps. Greetings!

Hi! I've created a quick-fix based on nativefier injection (mentioned in https://github.com/jiahaog/nativefier/issues/719) for "WhatsApp works with Google Chrome 36+" error.

The error will disappear and the fix will survive at each start.

Create a archive named: inject.js

With the following content:

if (document.body.innerText.replace(/\n/g, ' ').search(/whatsapp works with.*to use whatsapp.*update/i) === 0)
    navigator.serviceWorker.getRegistration().then(function (r) { r.unregister(); document.location.reload() });

Save it in /opt/whatsapp-web/resources/app/inject/ folder.

The complete file path is therefore: /opt/whatsapp-web/resources/app/inject/inject.js

I hope it helps. Maybe it would be interesting to include it in the PKGBUILD for next versions. Enjoy it!

It seems related to nodejs-nativefier (https://github.com/jiahaog/nativefier/issues/719)

We must flag the package, then.

Seems that workaround, only works once. Then one needs to delete that dir everytime and relink the phone...

just rm -rf .config/whats*

WhatsApp desktop shows "WhatsApp works with Google Chrome 36+", maybe something related with nativefier or the version of electron appears to be an outdated Chrome?

@tembleking please add --tray to nativefier instruction in order to add the system tray icon. Thanks.

Is there any way to iconify the application? Something like other applications using electron. Thanks in advance.