WhatsApp rolls out fix to address bug with locked chats and filters

A significant number of WhatsApp beta testers recently reports the issue, as they are no longer able to access sensitive conversation

Tech Desk - Sep 14, 2024

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WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.16 is introducing a Meta AI assistant feature for businesses. While, using the app user's encountered a serious issue that posed a great threat to their privacy.

Unfortunately, a bug appeared showing locked chats and filters, rolled out with the WhatsApp beta update from Google Play Store, which is currently affecting a substantial number of users in Android 2.24.19.16.

A significant number of beta testers recently reported the issue, as they are no longer able to access the private or sensitive conversation stored in the locked chats and the inability to use filters has also disturbed users in navigating conversations and disrupted several other tasks.

If you have recently experienced the issue, then it might be due to enabling the auto-update or for any other reason but there is nothing to worry about, as the fix has now been introduced after downloading the new WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.19.35 update from Google Play Store, you can easily access to the locked chats, filters, and more.