WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.23: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.12.23.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a crash with the emoji keyboard, and it's available to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Emoji keyboard |
| Status? | Crash fixed |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.23 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 2.24.12.23 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: | Kingcyrious, rubiokarim, and Muhammad Hammad, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.20: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface for the status updates tray and a vertical list for recommended channels! |
EMOJI KEYBOARD
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.18 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a new channel analytics feature. This feature is designed to provide channel owners with some insights for their channels in the future, allowing them to see detailed analytics regarding their audience and content performance. Unfortunately, it appears that there was a critical crash after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.18 update from the Google Play Store, which is affecting a significant number of users.
With the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.18 update, several beta testers have reported encountering a crash when attempting to open the emoji keyboard, preventing them from sharing emojis, GIFs, and stickers. This issue has caused significant frustration among users as it limited their ability to share messages in conversations and disrupted 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 issues and crashes during the testing phase.
Attempts to resolve this bug 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. This issue was present with the recent update, and since some users have the auto-update option enabled, they may have received newer versions automatically, preventing them from opening the emoji keyboard. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.23 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 crash that were previously affecting their ability to open the emoji keyboard.
The fix is rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.12.23 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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