How to Fix WhatsApp Green Screen Error

How to sideload an older version of WhatsApp and fix green screen error

A recent WhatsApp update released on November 9th is causing some Android users to experience a green screen when trying to access their messages. If you’re facing this issue, here’s how you can still access your WhatsApp messages after installing the update.

If you’ve already tried uninstalling and reinstalling WhatsApp, as well as clearing the app’s cache, but are still encountering the green screen error, it’s because you’re reinstalling the same problematic version of WhatsApp.

To resolve this, you’ll need to downgrade WhatsApp to an older version. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do that:

Step 1: Visit a trusted APK service like APKMirror on your phone’s browser, search for WhatsApp, and select an older version. For example, WhatsApp Messenger 2.24.22.78 has been reported to fix the issue.

Step 2: Determine your phone’s processor architecture (x86, ARM 32-bit, x86_64, ARM64 64-bit) using a device info app. Download the appropriate version of WhatsApp based on your phone’s architecture.

Step 3: Install the APKMirror Installer Official app to help sideload the WhatsApp APK Bundle file. Open the app, locate the downloaded APK file, and install it.

Step 4: Follow the prompts to install the WhatsApp file and grant permission for installing unknown apps when prompted.

By following these steps, you should be able to launch WhatsApp and access your messages without encountering the green screen error. If you’re concerned about device security, consider using one of the best antivirus apps for Android.