Whatsapp not opening

[JoeGB85]

I have noticed over the passed few days that when I unlock my phone and press to open WhatsApp it just freezes for around 5-6 seconds and then opens problem is no matter how many screen presses it then does rhat many screen presses but on whatever is on the screen next. 

[kakarot9820 · Accepted solution]

Sounds like lag...decrease touch sensitivity and if you can delete and reinstall ur WhatsApp. In case its the app crashing or bugging out

[johnz237 · Accepted solution]

Does this happen with any other apps?

It could be a screen issue, as another member mentioned. You could try adjusting screen sensitivity in settings.

Alternatively, go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Force stop > Clear cache. As a last resort, back up your WhatsApp chats, delete the app, and then redownload it.

[JoeGB85]

For now it seems to have solved it by me backing everything up and then removing it and reinstalling it. 

Thanks everyone ill keep you posted how it goes. 

[JoeGB85]

No other apps are affected which is why I went for the uninstall and reinstall of WhatsApp itself 

[Members_qQDXvRe]

Same thing with me on a S24. It started after the OneUI 7.0 update.