WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.15: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.12.15.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a crash upon opening the app, and it's available to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Crash |
| Status? | Fixed |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.15 is marked as a compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I still experience the same bug. Why? | The latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.15 update from the Play Store successfully fixed the crash. If you’re still experiencing the same crash, you're probably using an old version of WhatsApp. |
| Thanks: | Akan and dushta, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: favorite chat filtering feature is available on Android beta! |
CRASH
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.7 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a favorite filtering feature for the chats tab. Users can now easily access their most important conversations through the new favorites filter, allowing them to quickly locate and manage their favorite contacts and groups. Unfortunately, it appears that there was a critical crash after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.7 update from the Google Play Store, which is affecting a certain number of users.
With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.7 update, some beta testers have reported encountering a crash upon opening the app, preventing them from using WhatsApp Messenger and WhatsApp Business altogether. Instead, it appears that other users also experienced a crash when making or accepting calls, further hindering their ability to use the app effectively to connect with their contacts. These issues have caused significant frustration among users, as they were unable to access their chats or make calls, disrupting their daily communication routines. However, it is important to note that such issues can occur when using beta versions, as they are not stable releases. Beta testing is crucial for identifying and resolving bugs before the final release, but it also means that users may encounter unexpected problems during the testing phase.
Attempts to resolve these issues by restarting the device or force-stopping the app proved to be ineffective. As a result, a new bug fix update was needed for a definitive solution, as announced via our profile on X. These issues were present with the recent updates, and since some users have auto-update enabled, they may have received newer versions automatically, preventing them from using the app and placing calls properly. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.15 update from the Google Play Store, we discovered that it is a bug-fix update that finally addresses the mentioned issue. This means that users can finally install the latest update to resolve the crashes that were previously affecting their ability to open the app and make or accept calls.
The fix is rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.15 update from the Google Play Store. Please, make sure to install this build in order to use a version of WhatsApp without experiencing the bug.
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