WhatsApp App Launch on Apple Watch Faces Issues on Older Models
Earlier this week, the much-anticipated official WhatsApp app made its debut on the Apple Watch, delighting many users. However, reports have surfaced indicating that the app is not functioning as intended on specific older models. The Meta team has acknowledged these issues and is actively working to resolve them.
Meta’s Response and Ongoing Fixes
In response to the reported problems, a spokesperson from Meta confirmed, “The WhatsApp product team is aware of this and is currently working quickly to get this resolved soon.” This indicates that a solution may be on the horizon for affected users.
From our inquiries, it seems that the crashes primarily affect older Apple Watch models running watchOS 10, including the Apple Watch Series 4, Series 5, and the first-generation Apple Watch SE. These devices, launched in 2019 and 2020, have become popular among users since their release.
Compatibility Details
According to WhatsApp’s official announcement, the app is designed to be compatible with Apple Watch Series 4 or later and requires watchOS 10 or higher to function. It is intriguing that only the oldest models meeting this requirement seem to be experiencing issues.
The Apple Watch 4 is one of the models having problems
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- The new WhatsApp app is crashing on some devices
- Older models running watchOS 10 seem to be affected
- Meta says the WhatsApp team is now working on a fix
User Reports and Experiences
Numerous users have taken to platforms like Reddit to detail their experiences with the app. Common complaints indicate that the app often “opens then closes immediately,” which has left many frustrated. As of now, there appears to be no available workaround; users have reported that uninstalling and reinstalling the app does not yield any improvements.
Those using Apple Watches that do not have the latest watchOS updates, such as watchOS 11 or 26, have reported experiencing these crashes. Other users have had a “buggy” experience with some being able to get the app functioning, albeit with issues.
Features When Functional
When the WhatsApp app operates correctly on the Apple Watch, it provides a host of features, including call notifications, message viewing (including full text and reactions), voice messages, chat history, and the ability to see images and stickers directly on the watch screen.
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