Solved: Whatsapp not working whilst roaming in Europe

Anonymous · ‎26-04-2016

Hey guys, for the past week or so my whatsapp isn't connecting to the network whilst on data roaming with 3G connection in European countries. It works fine in the UK however doesn't connect in Europe and I've tried in 4 different countries so far. I haven't re-installed it yet as I have so much data on there to back up first. Any ideas? All other apps work fine whilst using roaming. Thanks

Toby · ‎30-04-2016

Hi all, after receiving some complaints about WhatsApp not working outside the UK, we investigated it as a high priority and discovered an issue on our end that was causing this. I can confirm this issue has now been resolved and WhatsApp should be working normally for you now.

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Curr946 · ‎26-04-2016

odd, you don't need to reset your full phone, just try uninstalling and reinstalling the app. Perhaps an update is needed, check the store. What handset are you using?

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jonsie · ‎26-04-2016

Has the app asked you to verify your number? Have you had any notifications at all?

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Anonymous · ‎26-04-2016

I'm using an iPhone 6. Checked the App Store and no updates. Looks like it's a whatsapp problem though maybe. I will reinstall it as a last option. Loads of data on the app to back up first, that's why. It stopped working in Spain last week, and hasn't worked in Spain, Germany or Belgium in the past few days. Works fine in the UK on mobile data, just not abroad though. Thanks guys

MI5 · ‎26-04-2016

Have you got EU data turned on?
Turn it off if you don't have a specific EU data package.

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Anonymous · ‎26-04-2016

It's off at the moment. Tried it both ways already however my default setting has always been off and worked fine the past 5 years. So annoying as it's just whatsapp which isn't working whilst roaming right now. Thanks for the help

MI5 · ‎26-04-2016

If everything else is working it must be the app then. You can back up all your convo's in the app settings then delete the app, reboot and reinstall it.

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Anonymous · ‎26-04-2016

Yeah think that's the only solution left. I think there's a few people in the same situation. Thanks for the help guys

MI5 · ‎26-04-2016

Let us know if it works......

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Anonymous · ‎26-04-2016

I have the same issue in Spain. Keep up posted if you find a solution

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