One of the best parts of Android development is when developers take it upon themselves to find an application they like, and crank it to 11. What started out as a nice experience turns into a much more fun experience thanks to the defining characteristic that makes Android great: Options. So, what happens when a developer picks up an already popular texting app like WhatsApp and gives users even more choice?

XDA Senior Member rafalense has done just this. What started out as a stock WhatsApp experience is brought to life with rafalense’s modified version of the application, called WhatsApp PLUS. While we have brought you heavily themed versions of the stock WhatsApp. This version is different because users have much more control over the theming of the app as opposed to simply installing a pre-themed version. The features, in addition to what is already included in WhatsApp, include:

- ‘PLUS theme’ option added. Change icons and images distribution to make WhatsApp more functional
- Chat Bubbles color now can be changed
- Stock round chat bubbles can be changed to square ones
- Headers color option added too (for Chats, Contacts and Conversation screens)
- Added option to discard annoying update message when opening WhatsApp (for the ones who suffer of it)
- “online”, “typing” and “last seen…” MODs are back
- Added transparency control for bubbles in Chat screen
- Added color mod for status icons in Chat screen (clock, check and double-check icons)
- Now inside Conversation Colors, Header and Chat MODs sepparated for a better comprehension

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