In a quirky turn of events, WhatsApp users have been alerted about a particular message that can cause the app to go haywire. The popular messaging service seems to lose its cool when confronted with this peculiar chat, leaving Android users scratching their heads.
Bug hunter Pandya Mayur stumbled upon this amusing issue and promptly took to Twitter to share the discovery. The culprit behind this app chaos is a seemingly innocent URL: w.me/settings.
Android users, fueled by curiosity, are advised against sending this message if they wish to avoid a WhatsApp-induced headache. Normally, the link directs users to the app’s settings. However, attempting to open it within a chat triggers the crash.
Fear not, for there is a way to restore sanity. By accessing WhatsApp Web, users can delete the troublesome message, restoring the app’s functionality. “Don’t send this message (http://w.me/settings) to anyone’s chat,” cautioned Pandya. “Otherwise, it will Crash WhatsApp (happened only in Android). If already sent, use WhatsApp web or desktop application to delete this.”
Thankfully, the chaos is contained within the affected chat, allowing users to continue opening other conversations without issue. The reason behind this crash-inducing URL remains a mystery, but one can expect the tech wizards at Meta to address it in due course.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time such peculiar incidents have occurred. In 2018, a specific Telugu language character had iPhones freezing in their digital tracks.
WhatsApp users can now navigate this comical glitch armed with the knowledge to dodge the crash-causing message. Keep the laughter flowing and the conversations glitch-free!
PNN & Agencies
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