Testing early versions of software often brings unexpected bugs, and WhatsApp beta testers are currently facing a significant one. A glitch in the Android beta version 2.24.24.5 is causing devices to freeze, with the screen turning entirely green whenever users open a chat or message.
This issue is unrelated to typical green lines on OLED screens, which indicate hardware damage. Instead, this bug temporarily changes the whole screen to green and persists until the WhatsApp app is closed.
Luckily, this green screen problem isn’t affecting users on the stable version of WhatsApp, and it seems isolated to Android devices. So far, no similar reports have come from iOS WhatsApp beta testers.
Fixing the WhatsApp Green Screen Issue
For those impacted, waiting for an official update from Meta might be the most straightforward solution, though no timeline has been confirmed for the fix, given that it affects only the beta version.
The fastest solution is to opt out of beta testing and revert to the stable version of WhatsApp. However, some users report that downgrading does not entirely resolve the problem. Another workaround is using WhatsApp on a secondary device, such as a laptop, tablet, or iPhone.
As a last resort, uninstalling the app and reinstalling the stable version may help. Be sure to back up your chats on Google Cloud before doing this, as reinstalling may lead to data loss if a backup isn’t in place.
While beta versions can offer exciting new features, it’s best to avoid risking issues with essential apps like WhatsApp that are used daily.
This issue is unrelated to typical green lines on OLED screens, which indicate hardware damage. Instead, this bug temporarily changes the whole screen to green and persists until the WhatsApp app is closed.
Luckily, this green screen problem isn’t affecting users on the stable version of WhatsApp, and it seems isolated to Android devices. So far, no similar reports have come from iOS WhatsApp beta testers.
Fixing the WhatsApp Green Screen Issue
For those impacted, waiting for an official update from Meta might be the most straightforward solution, though no timeline has been confirmed for the fix, given that it affects only the beta version.
The fastest solution is to opt out of beta testing and revert to the stable version of WhatsApp. However, some users report that downgrading does not entirely resolve the problem. Another workaround is using WhatsApp on a secondary device, such as a laptop, tablet, or iPhone.
As a last resort, uninstalling the app and reinstalling the stable version may help. Be sure to back up your chats on Google Cloud before doing this, as reinstalling may lead to data loss if a backup isn’t in place.
While beta versions can offer exciting new features, it’s best to avoid risking issues with essential apps like WhatsApp that are used daily.
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