WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.21: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.6.21.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a persistent crash upon opening the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Crash |
| Status? | Fixed |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.21 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 2.24.6.22 update from the Play Store successfully fixed the bug. If you’re still experiencing the same bug, please wait for the next update. |
| Thanks: | lostliano, sohilluhar, AvidXer, and marcodiblasio, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.20: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out an improved app lock feature! |
CRASH
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.20 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out an improved app lock feature. This update aimed to offer users greater flexibility by providing various authentication methods. Additionally, it proved beneficial for users encountering issues with broken or temporarily malfunctioning biometric sensors on their devices. Unfortunately, it appears that a critical crash occurs after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.20 update from the Google Play Store, which is affecting a significant number of users:
With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.20 update, certain beta testers reported encountering crashes upon opening the app and issues when downloading media, rendering it unusable for their regular communication needs. The exact root cause remains unknown, adding complexity to the situation. Those users reported experiencing the crash across a different range of Android device models and operating systems, indicating that the issue is not confined to specific hardware configurations or software environments. Additionally, there appears to be no workaround available for users facing this issue, leading to frustration and inconvenience.
Attempts to resolve the issue 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 auto-update enabled, they may have received this version automatically, preventing them from opening the app. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.21 update from the Google Play Store, it was observed to be a bug-fix update that finally addresses the mentioned issue. This means that users can now open WhatsApp without encountering any crashes.
The fix is rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.6.21 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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