WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.15: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.26.15.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a critical crash upon opening the app, and it's available to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Crash |
| Status? | Fixed |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.15 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 2.24.26.15 update from the Play Store successfully fixed the bug. If you’re still experiencing the same bug, you're probably using an old version of WhatsApp. |
| Thanks: | UnluckyTester, kingcyrious, Sc, and flakoflow, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp news of the week: chat message and channel update translation feature in development! |
CRASH
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.13 update, we announced that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to unify channel and status creation options. This integration aims to enhance the process of sharing updates, allowing users to manage both statuses and channel content from a single interface. The redesigned Updates tab introduces quick shortcuts for selecting photos and videos directly from the interface, making it more intuitive to create status updates. Additionally, the new approach consolidates all sharing options into a unified section, making it easier for users to navigate and access the tools they need to share content. Meanwhile, a critical crash upon opening the app appears to have occurred with the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.13 update from the Google Play Store, affecting a large of users.
With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.13 update, several beta testers are experiencing a persistent crash upon opening the app, which prevents them from accessing their messages, making calls, or using any other features. It is worth noting that not all users were initially experiencing this crash. However, after a few hours, the issue began spreading to more beta testers. This gradual diffusion suggests that the bug may have been triggered under certain conditions that took time to manifest. It's important to mention that, as beta versions are intended as test versions of the application, encountering such issues can be expected, even though WhatsApp aims to minimize them. Beta testers should be prepared to encounter bugs, crashes, and other glitches as part of the testing process. For this reason, it is always advisable to back up chat history before installing a new beta update.
Attempts to fix the issue by restarting the device or force-stopping the app were unsuccessful. A new bug fix update was necessary to resolve the problem, as announced on our X profile. Since some users have auto-updates enabled, they may have received this version automatically, which prevented them from opening the app. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.15 update from the Google Play Store, it is clear that this update is specifically designed to address the issue. This means that affected users can now open WhatsApp without experiencing any crashes.
The fix is rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.26.15 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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