I’m facing a persistent issue where WhatsApp crashes within a few seconds of opening. This started around 5–6 days ago. It was working perfectly for over a year before that.
Device and App Details: • iPhone model: iPhone 15 Pro Max] • iOS version: iOS 18.4 • WhatsApp version: 25.10.72 • Available storage: 108 GB free out of 256 GB • WhatsApp size in storage: 5.8 GB
Troubleshooting Steps Already Tried: 1. Updated iOS to the latest version. 2. Uninstalled and reinstalled WhatsApp from the App Store. 3. Performed a iPhone resetting. 4. Checked for app updates – none available. 5. Disabled background app refresh and notifications. 6. Tried using both Wi-Fi and mobile data. 7. Ensured iPhone has sufficient free space. 8. Did not restore from iCloud/WhatsApp backup after reinstall (even tried clean install).
Despite all this, the app crashes within seconds after launching. No other apps are affected.
Additional Observations: • Issue started suddenly without any changes in device usage or settings. • iPhone does not overheat or lag otherwise.
This may be a compatibility bug with iOS or something related to WhatsApp’s recent internal behavior. Kindly advise or escalate for investigation.
For help with WhatsApp, please post in the Apple Support Community. You may also wish to contact the makers of WhatsApp. The Apple Developer Forums are for questions about APIs and features intended specifically for developers.