How to solve WhatsApp White Screen on Tablet?

1 min. readlast update: 10.08.2026

Issue: WhatsApp White Screen on Tablet

WhatsApp may sometimes show a white screen, freeze, or fail to respond when opening the app or returning to a chat.

Quick Fix

  1. Open WhatsApp in portrait mode.

  2. Rotate the tablet to landscape mode.

  3. Go to WhatsApp → Settings → Chats.

  4. Turn off Side-by-Side View.

  5. Close WhatsApp and open it again.

This should resolve the white screen and display issue.

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