WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.3.13: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.3.13.
What's new in this update? This is a bug-fix update that addresses a critical issue with status updates and video sharing!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Status updates and videos |
| Status? | Fixed |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.3.13 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 2.24.3.13 update from the Play Store successfully fixed the bug. If you’re still experiencing the same bug, probably you’re using an older version of the app. |
| Thanks: | Kingcyrious, roxtorgopi, UnluckyTester, FF Journalist, and Ajay K Makwana, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.2.10.72: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a chat interoperability feature to comply with new EU regulations! |
STATUS UPDATES AND VIDEOS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.12 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a fix for status updates. The issue prevented users from viewing thumbnails for status updates, making it complicated for them to recognise who uploaded a certain status update. Fortunately, the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.2.12 update successfully fixed the issue. However, the same update also introduced some other critical issues with status updates and videos:
Many beta testers experienced an issue that prevented them from properly sharing status updates. The problem arises when attempting to upload a video to Status, as users encounter difficulties either uploading the video or, for those who successfully share a status update, realizing that the posted video lacks audio. Other users also experienced some problems in playing shared videos, as they reported instances of videos buffering indefinitely or failing to load altogether. These issues caused frustration among users who frequently rely on WhatsApp to stay connected with friends, family, and colleagues through status updates and video sharing.
Restarting the device or killing the app didn't resolve the issue, so a new bug fix update was needed to get a final solution, as announced from our profile on X. The issue was present with the recent update, and since some users have auto-update enabled, they might have received this version automatically, causing them to experience difficulties in sharing status updates. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.3.13 update from the Google Play Store, we noticed that it is a bug-fix update that finally addresses the mentioned issue. This means that users can finally share status updates and videos without experiencing this issue.
The fix is rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.3.13 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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