WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.2: what's new?

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.25.2.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share sticker packs, and it's available to some beta testers!

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.13 update, we announced that WhatsApp was working on a feature to create and share sticker packs directly from the app. This feature would revolutionize the way users share their sticker collections by allowing them to send entire sticker packs to friends and group chats with ease. Although the feature to create sticker packs is still in development, it appears that WhatsApp is widely testing the ability to share them, as some beta testers reported successfully sharing entire sticker packs with their contacts. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.25.2 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to share sticker packs!

As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can explore a feature to easily share sticker packs. The same announcement was also shared by WhatsApp on X, suggesting that the ability to share sticker packs might be available to a wider audience. To test this feature, users can open the sticker picker and look for a new three-dot menu option available for each sticker pack. This menu allows them to either share the sticker pack with the current conversation or remove it from their personal collection. For first-party sticker packs created by WhatsApp, selecting the share option will generate a link to the sticker pack instead of sending the entire pack directly. This ensures efficiency, as the recipient can simply use the link to access and download the pack from the official sticker store without requiring WhatsApp to re-upload stickers that are already available online.

On the other hand, third-party sticker packs can be uploaded and shared directly with contacts and group chats. This gives users more flexibility to share personalized or custom stickers that are not part of WhatsApp's default offerings. However, it's important to note that some beta testers have reported encountering error messages when attempting to share third-party sticker packs. This suggests that the feature may still need some refinements, and it is likely that WhatsApp will address these issues in a future update.

The ability to share entire sticker packs adds significant convenience compared to sharing individual stickers. Users no longer need to manually send stickers one by one, which can be time-consuming and inefficient, especially when they want to share a large collection. Instead, they can send a cohesive set of stickers in one go, allowing recipients to easily import them into their own libraries with a simple tap. This improved sharing process makes it easier for friends and family to exchange creative sticker collections, enhancing the personalization of conversations.

A feature to share sticker packs is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.

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