When the users do a GB WhatsApp update, it leads to some general problems. First of all, there is a primary concern of operating system compatibility issues of the device. As an example, around 15% of Android device users are still using the older version than 5.0, which might cause disturbance while trying to install an updated version of GB WhatsApp. The application is optimized for devices running at least Android 4.4, but any major changes in the system after some updates can lead to errors or instabilities. Problems are more evident in cases when users try to use some new functionality, and it crashes or does not open at all.
Another frequent issue happens during the installation of updates. The most important ones are security settings, as this application is not represented in the Google Play Store, and that is why users have to install APK files from other websites. According to statistics conducted by a recently taken survey, 22% of users faced difficulty during installation because sometimes an “Unknown Sources” setting was not turned on. If it is off, the update of an app will not work properly or will not start at all. It is also common for users to forget to clear cache or residual files, which results in generally slower update or incomplete installation processes.
Apart from that, some of the users have issues with the loss of chat data after the update. Normally, this kind of problem will arise due to the absence of backup of the data before updating it. A report by TechCrunch showed that almost 30% of users updating without taking the backup have lost important messages or media. Experts suggest avoiding this by using available cloud storage options such as Google Drive to ensure that all chats are safely stored before updating the app.
Lastly, the restriction of region and delays in rollout results in a delay in getting new updates. The update is never rolled out to all users at one time; some will have to wait longer than others. These updates may not be released for GB WhatsApp, or maybe for restricted updates in a particular region.
For this reason, it is possible to smoothly update a GB WhatsApp without suffering from at least some generally arising issues, such as proper backup and adjustment of security settings.