How to return the old version in contact forever. How to return the old Vkontakte design - disable the new version
I didn’t think to specifically create material on this topic, many sources have already spoken out on the topic of the new design of VKontakte, including Pavel Durov himself, and the news is almost outdated. I don't like the new design but as it turned out me There were only two things that bothered me about the design.- a gray background that drives one into depression and icons in the menu, which are perceived as "visual garbage".
Realizing that I can easily fix what I don’t like myself, I set to work: first I made a white background, then I still made it a little darker, but still lighter than the original, added shadows, removed icons. Well, that's all, I'm happy.
1. Install plugin
2. Then go to vk.com, click on the extension icon, in the drop-down menu there is a link "Create style for vk.com". Then just paste the options below into the area for entering the style code.
Light background option
White background
200?"200px":""+(this.scrollHeight+5)+"px");">body (background:#fff!important;)
.page_block (box-shadow:0 1px 0 0 #e3e4e8, 0 0 0 1px #e3e4e8;)
And lighter than the original
200?"200px":""+(this.scrollHeight+5)+"px");">body (background:#f9f9fa !important;)
.page_block (box-shadow: 0px 4px 7px rgba(0,0,0,0.05)!important;)
#side_bar .left_icon (display:none)
#side_bar *:hover (background:none!important)
#side_bar .left_label:hover(opacity:0.7)
#side_bar .more_div (margin-left:-8px)
.left_menu_nav_wrap (margin-left:-8px)
.im-page .im-page--history (margin-left:316px)
Option with an image on the background
Asked for himself and the option with a picture. The first time with a picture will sit cool, but then get bored. It will be possible to periodically change images, as an option.
200?"200px":""+(this.scrollHeight+5)+"px");">body (background:#f9f9fa url("https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KBLDnQ90g4g/UmvW7pjV5xI/ AAAAAAAASlE/iMEPAmWJ5FM/s0/Rolling_Waves_Mod-ultra-HD.jpg") fixed !important;background-size:cover!important;)
.page_block (box-shadow: 0px 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4)!important;)
#side_bar .left_icon (display:none)
#side_bar *:hover (background:none!important)
#side_bar .left_label (color:#fff)
#side_bar .left_label:hover (color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7)!important)
#side_bar .more_div (margin-left:-8px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1))
.left_menu_nav_wrap (margin-left:-8px)
.left_menu_nav(color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5))
.im-page .im-page--history (margin-left:316px)
How to return to the old design of VKontakte?
Unfortunately, through the site itself in any way. But through the Stylish plugin, you can install similar to old design styles, although I could not find any adequate design, they are all crooked, so I would not like to recommend them, but still I have to, because some people came here for this.
So, I’ll tell you step by step how to switch to the old design, return the old VK design.
1. Install the plugin. Type in Google, it will immediately find this extension for Chrome browser or Firefox.
2. After that we go to the site https://userstyles.org, enter there in the search line "old design VK" and install.
Here you can also enter “vk” in the search and find other styles for the site. Just do not accept several styles at the same time (uncheck the styles in the extension itself after installation).
Not so long ago, the most popular Russian social network presented its new design, which for the first time has changed so dramatically (this year VK is celebrating its 10th anniversary). In the future, the users who were the first to leave a request could use the new design. After that, the opportunity to change the design appeared for all users of the project, while the opportunity to "roll back" to old version VKontakte remained. One day, for a certain group of users, the ability to switch to the previous design was disabled. Apparently, soon all users will be transferred to new version site and this may happen by the fall - VK's birthday is October 10th.
It was not clear how to return the design to those users who do not have such an opportunity. Oddly enough, there was a completely valid way to "rollback", which works at the time of writing. However, for some users, for some reason it does not work, but an attempt, as they say, is not torture.
In order to return the previous design, you need to do the following: first of all, type the address 0.vk.com in the address bar of your browser and press the Enter key. Thus, you will open a free mobile version In contact with. Click on the button " Full version", as shown in the screenshot.
After that, click on the "Continue" button.
A VK version with the same design has opened before you.
Please note that in this case the page opens at vk.com/id***, not new.vk.com/id***. If at the next login after some time the previous design will be displayed again, repeat the procedure.
As it was written above, for sure the final transition to the new version will be completed by the fall and then this article will be irrelevant, since the VK administration will leave only the new design with a probability of 99.9%. As soon as this happens, we will definitely notify you in the same article.
- Disable auto-update of the Vkontakte application in Google Play;
- Delete the new version of VK;
- Restore the old VKontakte client.
Disabling auto-update VK on Google Play:
- Run Play Store, go to "Options" by clicking on the appropriate icon (Alternatively, the icon with three horizontal stripes near the inscription "Google Play");
- Select "Settings" and uncheck "Auto-update apps" (some versions of the app require you to check "Never").
After these steps, the VK application installed from Google Play will no longer be able to update automatically, and you can use the usual old version VK for Android, without worrying that at any time the client interface can change due to next update programs.
Removing a new version of VK:
- Go to "Settings", then to "Applications", then select the new VKontakte application that disappointed you and remove it from your Android device.
Restoring the old VK client for Android:
Download and install previous version official client social network VK for Android (you can find it by clicking on).
Everything. You have returned to your smartphone or tablet the familiar version of the VK application with an interface convenient for you, and it will not go anywhere else without your consent. Automatic updates the client of the social network VKontakte can not be afraid - you blocked this option.
The new version of the VKontakte application allowed us to make sure once again that not all changes intended to improve and improve the usability of the application lead to these improvements. Tastes, habits and needs of users are purely individual. Fortunately, you can almost always find a way to return to the old tested version of the program and continue to communicate on the social network (in this case) under familiar conditions.
Information from 04.10.2017 : As a result of a change in the VKontakte audio recording policy in older versions of the client no longer available. The official response of VKontakte technical support on this matter.
- page freeze. As a rule, this happens in the case of sending spam or using programs related to the so-called cheating;
- the page has been hacked. That is, an unauthorized person gained access to your account by guessing a password, spreading a virus, or in any other way;
- account has been previously deleted. It should be noted that this is one of the most simple problems that may arise if it is necessary to restore the VK page;
- There are some login issues. In this case, there are usually problems with linking a phone number or e-mail addresses, as well as the loss of the password.
Page Freeze
If your page is frozen for the first time, then you should not worry, as you will be able to resume activity almost immediately.
Important! The more bans you have, the longer each one has.
What do you need to unfreeze an account?
Page has been hacked
It should be understood that the account will be blocked by the administration if spam is sent from it. If someone just knows your username and password, and periodically visits your page, the system has very little chance of tracking the fraud.
How to recover a page after it has been hacked?
Important! The phone number must be entered in full: "+" and the country code are not allowed.
Account was deleted earlier
If you yourself deleted the page for some reason, then if you try to access it again, you will accordingly see a window informing you that the page has been deleted. The date until which you have the right to freely restore your page will also be indicated.
Important! If the account was deleted more than seven months ago, the possibilities to restore it in this way are exhausted.
How to restore the page after self-deletion in this case?
On a note! Such a restoration will take a lot of time than what is done within seven months after the removal. When restoring the page after seven months, the site will ask for information confirming your identity, namely: a page with a photo from a document confirming your identity; photo on the background of the monitor, where you can see the question in technical support.
Login issues
When entering a username and password, you must be logged in to specific page In contact with. AT otherwise There is an error with this information.
But, suppose you sent a request for recovery, entered the attached username and password, but even after that nothing happens.
Important! The solution to the problem is rather unusual, but it is still worth knowing about it: you need to send a second request for restoration. In most cases, this procedure can be carried out only after that, and 10% of users receive full rights per page and even after the third application.
Perhaps this is done in order to verify the validity of your intentions regarding the restoration. And, perhaps, technical support simply does not have time to process all requests.
In general, restore old page VK, regardless of the methods of its removal, is not difficult. The main thing is patience and a willingness to follow instructions.
Video - How to restore the old page in Contact
At present, there are few people who do not use social networks. One of the most common of them is Vkontakte. The administrators of this social network are trying to provide users with a comfortable pastime. That is why in August Vkontakte changed its interface. Previously, such a service was offered only to a few users and worked in test mode. At the same time, it was possible to return the old interface with just one click of the mouse. Today, this possibility is not officially offered. If people can't get used to the new design, there is one little secret - you can return the old VKontakte look. How to do this is worth considering in more detail.
What needs to be done?
Administrators completely changed the design of Vkontakte. All network users were transferred to these innovations. Now you should not look in the settings for a section that would allow you to work with the old design, you do not need to start getting acquainted with the new developments of programmers, that is, the Vkontakte administration has made a choice instead of users. Its founders posted a post explaining the benefits of the new version of the site. But what if many people like the old interface?
We note right away that it will not be possible to completely return the old look. There is an option to make the interface look like it. This is due to the fact that there are several styles for users in development. Some programmers have created scripts for Internet browsers that will help create the style of the old Vkontakte as identical as possible. Information about them can be easily found on the Internet. True, to avoid damaging your computer, you should install an update to your antivirus. In addition, the results of "craftsmen" do not quite live up to expectations.
The second option is longer. So, users of the social network "Vkontakte" must notify the administration that the new design does not suit them. The more such requests, the greater the chance to return the good old Vkontakte. The administration of social networks, as a rule, closely monitors the preferences of the user and sensitively responds to their special wishes. At the same time, it is necessary to carry out vigorous activity in order to spread this idea among many friends and acquaintances.
Thus, if you are a fan of the old Vkontakte design and do not accept the innovation, it is worth making a little effort to bring back the old social network interface. Only the right approach and perseverance will return the original characteristics in a short period of time.
