WhatsApp doesn't work: you can do that
A ADVICE from David Wurm 
on July 03, 2016, 20:08 | Write a comment
There is often that ProIt's a problem that WhatsApp isn't working right now - so of course you ask yourself: how do I find out whether it's my smartphone or the WhatsApp servers? We give some tips on how to in our guide Proproblem with the popular messenger WhatsApp.
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Tip 1: Check whether the WhatsApp servers are down
If WhatsApp does not work, the smartphone does not go on strike, but the WhatsApp servers are down. Then the messages can usually not be delivered to the chat partner or the "last online" status of others is not displayed (unless it was deactivated for the contact). Also, you should be on allestören.de stop by, where users can specify whether WhatsApp works or not. All fault messages can be found there at a glance.
If a bug becomes known to WhatsApp, it will be reported to the currently inactive Twitter account @wa_status or you can call up the current server status in the WhatsApp settings via the menu "Settings> Info and Help> System Status".
Tip 2: check internet connection
If you have followed the tips above and WhatsApp does not seem to be malfunctioning, the best thing to do is to go to any website on the Internet (e.g. www.techniknews.net or www.google.de). If the website is displayed (you are also seeing it right now), it is definitely not due to your internet connection. It is also advisable to check the current WiFi connection and reception in the status bar at the top.
Tip 3: restart your smartphone
This tip usually helps with all smartphoneProblemen and should also with this one Prohelp. Just restart your smartphone and see if WhatsApp works for you again. Or you turn off mobile data or Wi-Fi for a short time and then turn it back on. This can also help. If it still doesn't work after that, just check out our upcoming tip.
Tip 4: completely reinstall WhatsApp
If the tips above didn't help, they could ProThe solution would be to reinstall WhatsApp. If you want to keep your chats, you have to back them up first - here's how: go to the settings "Chats > Chat backup > Back up now". A local backup will now be carried out on your smartphone - this way you will keep all chats during the uninstallation. Once you have uninstalled Messenger, go to the Play or App Store and download the latest version of WhatsApp there. Then start the application, verify your number and insert the backup again.
Tip 5: Just wait or WhatsApp Web probeers
If not a single tip helped, all you can do is wait. Carry out the tips again in a few hours - maybe then everything will work again. Normally it shouldn't happen that not a single tip helps. Alternatively you can probeer, if you Web WhatsApp can use. If you don't know how to activate WhatsApp Web, go to: "WhatsApp Settings> WhatsApp Web", everything else is explained there. If that doesn't work either, all you can do is wait and see.
If you have any questions, you can of course write them in the comments.
WhatsApp does not work: Everything summarized
- Look in the settings, on the WhatsApp Twitter account or on all errors if the servers of WhatsApp are down and others are the same Prohave problem with whatsapp.
- Check your internet connection: go to any site like google and make sure it's not Proproblem is with your internet connection.
- Restart your smartphone, briefly switch off your mobile data or WiFi. Then restart the app.
- Reinstall WhatsApp on your device via the PlayStore or AppStore. But secure your chats beforehand if you want to keep them.
- Just wait or whatsapp web probeer: if all that doesn't work, just wait. Maybe it will work again in a few hours. Alternatively you can proto see if you can use WhatsApp Web.
