Get practical WhatsApp tips, fixes, and features explained in simple terms. From common errors and privacy settings to hidden tricks and updates, this section helps you use WhatsApp smarter, faster, and without confusion—whether for daily chats, business use, or troubleshooting issues.
Quick Fix Checklist Symptom Primary Solution App closes immediately on launch Update WhatsApp via the Mac App Store Spinning beachball on startup Delete the “Application Support” folder for WhatsApp Crashes after waking from sleep Turn off “Open at Login” in System Settings Missing menus or visual glitches Reset the app’s PLIST file using Terminal With … Read more
Quick Fix Checklist Symptom Primary Solution Spinning circle for the QR code Check your internet connection speed Blank box where the code should be Clear browser site data for whatsapp.com “Retry” button appears immediately Disable “Ad-Blocker” or “Script Blocker” extensions QR code is blurry or distorted Turn off “Dark Mode” or “Invert Colors” browser features … Read more
Quick Fix Checklist Symptom Primary Solution Chrome/Edge using 1GB+ RAM Suspend inactive tabs using “Memory Saver” PC fan spinning loudly Turn off “Hardware Acceleration” App lag when typing Clear WhatsApp-specific site data and cache Windows 10/11 “Memory Warning” Use the WhatsApp Desktop app (Direct version) WhatsApp Web is a resource-intensive application. Because it runs complex … Read more
Quick Safety Checklist Threat Primary Defense Unauthorized linked device Regularly check “Linked Devices” on your phone Fake login QR code Only scan QR codes at web.whatsapp.com Phishing via Google Ads Avoid “Sponsored” search results for WhatsApp Logged in on public PC Always click “Log out” before closing the tab WhatsApp Web’s “Multi-Device” feature is incredibly … Read more
Quick Safety Checklist Check Official Site behavior The URL web.whatsapp.com (and only that) Login Method Always shows a QR code, never asks for a phone number first Security Icon Should have a padlock icon in the browser address bar Search Results Beware of “Sponsored” or “Ad” links on Google/Bing WhatsApp Web is a target for … Read more
Quick Fix Checklist Symptom Primary Solution No profile photos visible Check if your phone is online and syncing Only showing initials (e.g. JD) Edit the contact name on your phone to force resync Photos load but are outdated Clear browser cache and site data Missing photo for one person Check their Privacy Settings (They may … Read more
Quick Fix Checklist Symptom Primary Solution Yellow “Phone Not Connected” bar Restart your phone and computer Messages not sending from PC Check if your phone is online Syncing fails on multi-device Relink the device in Settings App says “Searching for network” Toggle Airplane Mode or change networks With the rollout of multi-device support, WhatsApp Web … Read more
Quick Fix Checklist Symptom Primary Solution “Session Expired” notification Refresh the page and log in again Frequent logouts after closing browser Uncheck “Clear cookies on exit” in browser settings Logged out from all devices Check if your phone’s main SIM is active (India specific) Disconnected every few hours Disable VPN or battery optimization on phone … Read more
Quick Fix Checklist Feature Size Limit Primary Solution Media (Photos/Videos) 64 MB Send as a “Document” for up to 2 GB Documents (PDF/Zip) 2 GB Attach from the “plus” icon > Document Video Trimming on Web Not Available Trim with a 3rd party tool before uploading Compression on Web Automatic Send as Document to avoid … Read more
Quick Fix Checklist Symptom Primary Solution “Couldn’t link device” error Restart iPhone & refresh Web page QR code won’t scan on iOS Check camera permissions & brightness Syncing stuck on iPhone Update WhatsApp to latest version Connection drops frequently Disable VPN or Wi-Fi Assist on iPhone If you’re an iPhone user, you might have encountered … Read more
Quick Summary Fix Method Difficulty When to Use Refresh WhatsApp Web Easy Messages appear after a manual refresh Re‑link Device Medium Chats stop syncing completely; QR code re‑pairing required Check Internet Connection Easy Phone or computer has weak or intermittent Wi‑Fi Update Apps & Browser Easy Outdated versions cause sync failures Clear Browser Cache / … Read more
Quick Summary Fix Method Difficulty When to Use Increase Screen Brightness Easy QR code is dim or hard to see on computer screen Clean Camera Lens & Adjust Distance Easy Camera image looks blurry or smudged; hold phone 6–10 inches away Check Camera Permissions Medium WhatsApp or browser lacks camera access on phone Refresh QR … Read more