WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.8: what’s new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.14.8.
What’s new in this update? WhatsApp is releasing a fix to address a bug with sharing videos, and it’s available to everyone!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Changelog about? | Video sharing bug |
| Status? | Fixed |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.8 is marked as a compatible update. |
| I’ve installed this update but I still experience the same bug. Why? | The latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.8 update from the Play Store successfully fixed the bug. If you’re still experiencing the same bug, you’re probably using an old version of WhatsApp. |
| Thanks: | Rubiokarim and UnluckyTester, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.13.10.72: what’s new? WhatsApp is rolling out an improved composer feature for status updates! |
VIDEO SHARING BUG
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.7 update, we announced that WhatsApp is working on a feature to choose the Meta AI Llama model. With this feature, users will gain the ability to select which AI model best suits their needs in the future. The default option is Llama 3-70B, optimized for quicker and simpler interactions, making it ideal for everyday use. Additionally, WhatsApp plans to offer a limited preview of the more advanced Llama 3-405B model, which is designed to handle more complex prompts. Unfortunately, it appears that there was a critical bug with sharing videos after installing the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.7 update from the Google Play Store, which is affecting a certain number with users:
With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.7 update, several beta testers have reported encountering a critical bug that prevented them from sharing videos in their conversations. It appears that the issue manifested when users attempted to upload any videos, causing the app to display an error message. This issue has created significant inconvenience for users as it impacted their ability to share videos and disrupted their communication flow. However, it’s very important to note that such issues can occur when using beta versions, as they are not stable releases. While beta testing allows users to access new features before the final release, it also means they may encounter unexpected issues and crashes during the testing phase.
Attempts to resolve the issue by restarting the device or force-stopping the app proved to be ineffective. As a result, a new bug fix update was needed for a definitive solution, as announced via our profile on X. This issue was present with the recent update, and since some users have auto-update enabled, they may have received the new version automatically, preventing them from uploading videos. After installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.8 update from the Google Play Store, it was observed to be a bug-fix update that finally addresses the mentioned issue. This means that users can now share videos in their chats and groups without encountering any issues.
The fix is rolling out after installing the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.8 update from the Google Play Store. Please, make sure to install this build in order to use a version of WhatsApp without experiencing the bug.
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