New Green Screen Bug on WhatsApp Renders App Unusable

A new green screen bug on WhatsApp is rendering the app unusable.

A Troubling Bug in the Latest WhatsApp Beta Version

Every app has its flaws, and WhatsApp, with its nearly 3 billion users, is no exception. Recently, a particularly disturbing bug was reported by several Android users of the latest beta version of the popular messaging service. This glitch turns the app into an unusable green block.

Exciting New Features… and an Annoying Bug

The latest WhatsApp beta version introduces several notable features, including the ability to remove the predefined chat filter, use interactive “Add Your Own” stickers for Status updates, and search within channels on Android. However, exploring these experimental features comes with risks. While the thrill of discovering new functionalities is undeniable, developers are still in the process of ironing out potential bugs.

The issue was first spotted by Android Police. Users of the beta version 2.24.24.5 of WhatsApp report a malfunction that displays a green block when attempting to open a chat, rendering the app unusable. Android Police encountered a similar issue with the app forcibly closing upon startup despite multiple attempts to reopen it.

How to Resolve This Bug?

Fortunately, this bug seems to be limited to beta version 2.24.24.5. The app should continue to operate correctly with the latest stable release. For now, the recommended solution is to uninstall the beta version and install the latest stable version available on the Google Play Store.

Some users have reported that typical solutions such as restarting their phone, clearing the cache, or forcing the app to stop have not remedied the issue. This suggests that it is an underlying bug that developers will need to fix. Given the number of users reporting this problem on social media, it is likely that the app’s developers have noted the bug and that a fix will be deployed soon.