Update, July 14, 2020 (04:37 PM ET): WhatsApp appears to be down for many around the world. This is likely a temporary problem, but check out our list of ways you can troubleshoot the issue below.
There are a few possible reasons why WhatsApp is not working on your Android device. Thankfully, all of them can be fixed relatively quickly. If the app is crashing, you can’t send messages, or are experiencing any other issues, just follow the tips below to get the app back up and running again.
Step one: Narrow down the problem
If WhatsApp is not working on your Android phone, the first thing to do is check whether the problem is on your side or WhatApp’s. You can do that by visiting one of the websites that report if WhatsApp is down and in which countries. You can check out a few of these websites via the links below:
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If one (or all) websites claim that the service is down in your country, there’s not much you can do but wait until WhatsApp fixes the issue. Unfortunately, outages are not uncommon for WhatsApp as well as other popular services including Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.
Step two: Check your internet connection
If there are no reports of a WhatsApp outage, the problem must be on your end. To try and fix it, the first thing to do is check the basics, which, in this case, is your internet connection. Start by turning your Wi-Fi off and then on again to see if that does the trick. No luck? Then try to visit a random website on the internet or play a YouTube video, just so you can see if there’s a problem with your connection.
If you can’t access the internet at all, you may be too far away from your router or are experiencing other Wi-Fi related issues. You can check out our dedicated post on how to fix them here or just switch to mobile data to access WhatsApp right away. Problem solved!
Step three: Force stop and Clear cache
If WhatsApp still isn’t working, performing a force stop and clearing the cache on your device may just solve the problem. A force stop basically kills off the Linux process for the app and clearing your cache gets rid of the temporary files the app has stored.
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If you want to dive deeper into the force stop and clear cache processes, we have a dedicated post on the topic made by our very own Gary Sims — check it out here. We also have a video that goes along the article, which you can watch above.
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To perform a force stop, head to the settings of your device and tap on Apps. Then scroll down until you find WhatsApp, open it, and then tap the Force stop button up top. To clear the cache, tap the Storage option below and then select the Clear cache option. Once that’s done, launch WhatsApp and check if it works as it should now.
Step four: Update WhatsApp or reinstall it
Your WhatsApp-related problem could be caused by a bug in the app. The best thing to do is to update it to the latest version by heading to the Play Store, taping the My apps & games option, and then taping the Update button next to WhatsApp — if it’s available.
If that doesn’t do the trick or there’s no update available, your best bet is to delete the app from your device and then reinstall it. I’m sure you know how to do that, but in case you’re an Android newbie, you can check out our guide on how to delete apps from your phone by clicking here.
Step five: Turn off VPN
VPNs are great. They let you hide your identity online, bypass regional content restrictions on services like Netflix, and get access to WhatsApp in countries it isn’t available. However, a VPN can also be the reason why WhatsApp is not working for you.
I’ve come across reports by users claiming that they can’t make calls via WhatsApp when they have a VPN turned on and have experienced a bunch of other problems. So, if you have a VPN turned on while trying to access WhatsApp, just turn in off to see if it solves your problem.
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There you have it — these are the five steps you should take if you’re experiencing WhatsApp-related problems. Hopefully, one of them solved your issue. If you’ve found any other WhatsApp fixes let us know in the comments!
While the popular messaging system WhatsApp is specifically designed for use on mobile phones, it can also be used on the larger screen of your Mac. You will find below the steps to use WhatsApp on Mac.
Use WhatsApp on Mac
The main advantage of using WhatsApp on Mac is that you will be able to make use of the large storage capacity on your Mac to download WhatsApp Images and Videos.
Similarly, you will be able to send large documents, images and files directly from your Mac to others using WhatsApp.
WhatsApp on Mac is basically an extension or mirror image of your WhatsApp Account as available on your mobile Phone. Rest api design.
In other words, you will still require your iPhone or Android Phone running WhatsApp to be placed close to your Mac, in order to get WhatsApp running on your Mac.
Note: In case you do not have WhatsApp on iPhone, you can refer to this guide: How to Setup and Use WhatsApp on iPhone.
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Steps to Get WhatsApp on Mac
Follow the steps below to get WhatsApp on Mac using either the default Safari or Chrome Browser on your Mac.
1. Open Safari or Chrome browser on your Mac and go to Web.Whatsapp.com
2. You will see a webpage with WhatsApp QR Code and instructions to Scan the QR Code using your smartphone.
3. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone > tap on Settings > WhatsApp Web/Desktop option in the slide-up menu.
4. On the next screen, you will be prompted to scan the QR Code. Tap on OK. Got it and use the Rear Camera of your iPhone to Scan the QR Code displayed on the screen of your Mac.
5. Once the QR Code is scanned by your iPhone or Android Phone you will immediately see all your WhatsApp Messages being populated on the screen of your Mac.
As mentioned above, you will basically see a large screen version of your entire WhatsApp Account and you will be able to send and receive WhatsApp Messages, just like you do on your smartphone.
How to Logout of WhatsApp on Mac
After using WhatsApp on Mac, make sure that you Log Out of WhatsApp on Mac. Just closing the browser tab on Mac will still keep you logged-in to WhatsApp, allowing others to see your WhatsApp Messages.
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To Log Out of WhatsApp on Mac, click on the 3-dots menu icon and click on Log Out option in the drop-down menu.
In case you forget to Log Out of WhatsApp on Mac, you can use your iPhone or Android Phone to remotely Logout of WhatsApp on Mac.
1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone
2. Tap on Settings > WhatsApp Web/Desktop.
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