WhatsApp runs for cover on Android: the update arrives that fixes the problems

In the last few hours, several Android users have reported malfunctions in the use of WhatsApp , particularly in the management of chats. The situation was highlighted by the specialized profile @WaBetaInfo, always attentive to the news and problems of the messaging app. A new update seems to be coming to correct the anomalies found.

WhatsApp, problems and critical issues reported on Android

According to the specialized profile @WaBetaInfo, the WhatsApp 2.25.18.8 update for Android has introduced a series of malfunctions in the management of chats . Among the anomalies found, the chronological order of conversations would be compromised, archived chats could reappear on the main screen and the archiving system could not work correctly. In addition to these, there are other minor malfunctions still being evaluated.

Faced with these critical issues, the widespread advice was to wait for a subsequent corrective update , avoiding temporary solutions. However, on X, several users have started sharing “do-it-yourself” methods to reduce the inconvenience, such as force restarting the app or temporarily uninstalling recent updates.

The official response from WhatsApp was not long in coming: in the following hours, the Beta version 2.25.18.9 was distributed via the Google Play Store, with the aim of resolving bugs and restoring the correct functioning of the application on Android devices.