As WhatsApp release newer updates, we have noticed an increase in the “WhatsApp has stopped” error. This error comes up whenever you try to open WhatsApp and it simply crashes. WhatsApp stopped error can also show up while using the app and you tap on a broken or incompatible feature with your phone. We have looked into this issue and have listed down a few possible solutions that could help you get rid of this error.
WhatsApp is used by millions of users every day. For some, that is the only way to connect with their loved ones and to keep in touch with friends and family. It has become an integral part of our daily smartphone usage. From smartphones to feature phones, they all come with WhatsApp installed on them. I don’t remember the last time I sent out a text message to a friend who I needed to contact — WhatsApp messages are the new SMS. And in such a scenario, it is difficult to see a very popular app crashing on your phone regularly for unknown reasons. Mostly so, when you heavily rely on it for your day to day communication.
How to Fix “WhatsApp Has Stopped” Error Message
What is causing this “WhatsApp has stopped” error? There could be many number of reasons why this is happening. May be you updated your WhatsApp app and there is a bug in the recent most release? In this case, a fix or an update should be arriving soon from the Google Play Store. You will just have to wait for a little bit or try one of the solutions below to try to fix it yourself.
Here are some tips and fixes that we think should work to get rid of the “WhatsApp has stopped” error that has suddenly spiked over the last few days with a number of users:
Solution #1 – Clear WhatsApp Cache
- Go to Settings > Apps & notifications
- From the list, select All apps and then scroll down to select WhatsApp
- Tap on Storage
- Now tap on the Clear Cache button
That’s it. You should try opening WhatsApp now to see if the “WhatsApp has stopped” error has gone away. In most cases, this should fix your problem. If not, continue reading below.
Solution #2 – Check for Updates
- Go to Google Play Store app
- From the left sidebar menu, go to My apps & games
- Now check if there is an update available for WhastApp
Solution #3 – Install WhatsApp Beta
In case you already have WhatsApp Beta installed on your phone, the first steps for you to do is to uninstall the beta release and download the stable most version available. Beta releases are not final versions, hence, they could cause problems or are not stable for daily use. But if you see this error on a stable release, then you can try moving on to a beta version to see if that problem has been fixed in the upcoming WhatsApp version or not.
To install a beta version, visit WhatsApp.com to download the APK file. If you do not know how to install APK files on an Android device, read: How to Install Android APK Files Manually.
Solution #4 – Clear App Data
Similar to our solution #1 (clearing the cache), you can also completely reset the WhatsApp app while it is installed on your phone. This can be done by clearing the app data for WhatsApp. In some cases, even this has been said to fix the problem. Here is how you can clear data in your phone:
- Go to Settings > Apps & notifications
- From the list, select All apps and then scroll down to select WhatsApp
- Tap on Storage
- Now tap on the Clear Data button
Did these tips helped you get rid of the “WhatsApp has stopped” error on your phone? Or is there something else worked for you? Let us know in the comments what worked for you so it also helps out others going through the same problem.
