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Whatsapp desktop not launching

I have a Macbook pro, macOS Monterey 12.1, Whatsapp desktop asked for an update to be used even when mobile is offline, after I did the update it it's not launching, it keeps asking for the link device QR code again and again.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 15, 2022 12:25 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2022 11:16 AM

MNNG wrote:

I have a Macbook pro, macOS Monterey 12.1, Whatsapp desktop asked for an update to be used even when mobile is offline, after I did the update it it's not launching, it keeps asking for the link device QR code again and again.


For your third party app—

Look for any built in or in-app help menu and use that.

If in doubt refer to the developers website; Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility:


https://faq.whatsapp.com/


WhatsApp Help Center - Web and Desktop




Contact a third party vendor

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201777




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Jan 15, 2022 11:16 AM in response to MNNG

MNNG wrote:

I have a Macbook pro, macOS Monterey 12.1, Whatsapp desktop asked for an update to be used even when mobile is offline, after I did the update it it's not launching, it keeps asking for the link device QR code again and again.


For your third party app—

Look for any built in or in-app help menu and use that.

If in doubt refer to the developers website; Support/Help/FAQ/known issues/compatibility:


https://faq.whatsapp.com/


WhatsApp Help Center - Web and Desktop




Contact a third party vendor

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201777




Whatsapp desktop not launching

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