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AndroidTroubleshooting

Connection problems

If you can't connect to WhatsApp, this is usually caused by a problem with your Internet connection or your phone's settings. It might not be necessary to delete and reinstall WhatsApp.

Troubleshooting

Most connection issues can be resolved by doing the following:

  • Restart your phone, by turning it off and back on.
  • Update WhatsApp to the latest version available on the Google Play Store.
  • Open your phone's Settings > tap Network & internet > turn Airplane mode on and off.
  • Open your phone's Settings > tap Network & internet > Data usage > turn Mobile data on.
  • Open your phone's Settings > tap Apps & notifications > WhatsApp > Data usage > turn Background data on.
  • Open your phone's Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi > turn Wi-Fi off and on.
  • Try connecting to different Wi-Fi hotspots.
  • Make sure Wi-Fi stays on during sleep mode.
  • Reboot your Wi-Fi router.
  • Contact your mobile provider and make sure your APN settings are configured correctly.
  • Upgrade your Android operating system to the latest version available for your phone.
  • If you're having trouble connecting to WhatsApp while on a Wi-Fi network that you don't normally connect to, contact the network administrator.
  • Make sure your connection isn't on a managed Wi-Fi network, such as at your office or university campus. Your network might be configured to block or limit connections.
  • WhatsApp isn't designed to be used with proxy or VPN services, so we can't provide support for those configurations.
  • Turn off roaming.

For issues with receiving notifications for WhatsApp messages, read this article.

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