WhatsApp stops working sometimes Wifi but it works normally with Mobile data. How to fix this problem connectivity? Usually, you connect to a home or office Wi-Fi network or an airport or a cafe to save mobile data. Before turning on mobile data, use the following tricks to fix WhatsApp not working on Wi-Fi network.
Check Wi-Fi connection
First you need to check the Wi-Fi connection. If you have problems with all the applications installed on your phone, the problem lies in Wi-Fi, not on WhatsApp. You can reboot and update the “firmware” of the router (“router”) to fix the problem.
You can also check the Wi-Fi plan contracted with your provider and check if it was interrupted due to an unpaid bill. If you’re using a dual-band Wi-Fi router, connect to a Wi-Fi frequency of 5GHz for fast and reliable internet speeds.
Disable low data mode for Wi-Fi on iPhone
When the mode of data low is enabled, iOS stops automatic updates and background tasks, such as photo sync and downloads.
It can also interfere with the functionality of WhatsApp. You can disable low data mode for your preferred Wi-Fi connection as follows:
- I opened Setting on your iPhone.
- Select the menu Wifi.
- Touch the “i” to open the information menu.
- turn off the lever next to the Low Data Mode option.
The use of Wi-Fi allows you to save data on the plan with the mobile operator.
Reset network connection on Android
You can reset the network connection from the setup menu Android and troubleshoot if WhatsApp doesn’t work on Wi-Fi.
- Open Settings on your phone.
- Select Network & Internet.
- Touch Internet.
- Tap the reset icon in the upper right corner to reset the network connection.
Delete custom DNS servers in the computer version of WhatsApp
WhatsApp not working on Wi-Fi on your computer aka desktop version? Custom DNS settings can block traffic and affect the functionality of WhatsApp on the web. I followed the steps below to set the default DNS settings.
- press the keys Windows + I to open the Settings app.
- I clicked on network and internet in the left sidebar and then Properties in the right pane.
- Select the edit button next to DNS server mapping.
- I clicked on Automatic in the dropdown menu and tap Save.
Use a VPN connection
If your Internet Service Provider blocks WhatsApp for any reason, the app will not work on Wi-Fi. If you still want to use WhatsApp, you will need to connect to a VPN connection and change your IP adress.
You can open your preferred VPN app on iPhone or Android and connect to another region where WhatsApp works fine.
The VPN increases the security of your computer’s connection.
Block WhatsApp in the background on Android
mobile phones manufacturers Samsung, Vivo and Oppo they kill inactive apps in the background to preserve battery life. You can lock the app to prevent it from being force closed that way. This is what you should do.
- I opened the multitasking menu on your Android mobile phone.
- I held down the icon of the WhatsApp application and select Block this application.
the tricks of battery saving will not work in WhatsApp and the instant messaging application will continue to work without any problem.
Check WhatsApp status
If the WhatsApp servers face downtime, the app will not work on Wi-Fi or mobile data. You can go to the website downdetector to check WhatsApp status. If there is a problem, you will have to wait for WhatsApp to fix it.
Update the WhatsApp application
A outdated version of WhatsApp on your iPhone or Android mobile phone causes problems such as the application does not work on Wi-Fi, and does not download media, among other mishaps.
The company releases updates frequently to add new features and fix bugs. You can go to the respective app store on your mobile or desktop and update WhatsApp to the latest version.
In addition to Wi-Fi, you can connect to WhatsApp with mobile data plans from operators.
Join the WhatsApp beta program
WhatsApp is running a beta program with select users in mobile and desktop devices. If the stable version of the app works, you can join the beta program and try the unreleased version of the app to fix Wi-Fi not working issue.
Android users can go to Google Play Store and join the beta program from the WhatsApp information menu.
iPhone users need to download the TestFlight app and sign up for a beta program.
Other useful tricks for WhatsApp
app lock
Manzana initially introduced the app lock feature for its iOS devices.
It allows users to unlock their WhatsApp either through the unlock feature of FaceID or using the same access code that is used to unlock the phone.
The feature was later rolled out to phones with Android as a fingerprint unlock function.
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular instant messaging application.
Users can answer video calls using Face ID or the unlock function of fingerprints.
text functions
WhatsApp allows users to quickly change the font of the text by using these special characters:
Use symbols of asterisk at the beginning and end of the word or sentence to make it bold. Add a space after adding an asterisk at the end. For example: *Hello*.
Uses underscores at the beginning and end of the word/sentence to make your word or sentence italicized. For example- _Hello_ .
pin chat
This feature allows WhatsApp users to set their favorite chats with whom they can contact frequently.
It is a neat feature that allows users to separate important messages of a large number of text messages.
There are functions in WhatsApp that enrich communication.
If you are a user of iphoneI followed these steps:
- Swipe the chat you want to pin.
- Tap the Pin option.
- Repeat the same process if you want to unpin the chat.
If you are a user of AndroidI followed the steps below:
- Touch and hold the chat you want to pin.
- Once the checkmark appears, tap on the Pin icon and it will be pinned to you.
- Repeat the same process if you want to unpin the chat.
data usage
WhatsApp allows users to keep track of their data and it is not only the network usage tracker but also a storage tracker.
You can provide information about chats with which you contact frequentlywith whom users share the most media content, and you can also check the storage space of the smartphone.
Users can answer video calls using the fingerprint unlock feature.
