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WhatsApp Web Glitch Blocks Users Attempting to Connect
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By חדשות כיפה
First reported by Now 14 · 1 day ago
What happened
A glitch in WhatsApp Web is causing accounts to be immediately banned when users attempt to connect via QR code scanning. While some users can appeal bans, the problem persists for others, particularly affecting Android users, with experts advising a temporary halt to new connections.
- 01WhatsApp Web glitch causes immediate account bans for new connections.
- 02Users attempting to link via QR code are primarily affected.
- 03Android users appear to be disproportionately impacted by the issue.
- 04Appeals can restore access, but bans may recur.
- 05Experts advise temporarily avoiding new WhatsApp Web connections.
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