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WhatsApp Initializing issue

Hi,
I just updated to Jelly Bean 4.2, everything is running fine but my WhatsApp.
It keeps on "Initializing" forever. If i wait til it's over, a message will appear:
Failure
Sorry, WhatsApp was unable to complete initialization. Please check that you are connected to the internet and try again.
Please reboot your phone if your connection problem persists
I've uninstalled, reinstalled via google play or downloading the apk from their website/clear data/force close, tried with wifi, 3g and can't get anything different.
I keep receiving messages/notifications but i can't get into the app.
Anyone going through the same issue?
*(i'm all stock, rooted and unlocked. Viber is working fin, but i don't think all this will make any difference)

Whatsapp had in the recent time a lot of problems. Wait some time and try again. You did everything that I would told you to do(like wipe app data, reinstall etc.)

Myn is also not working same problem
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app

thanks for the reply, guys
It's working now after several tries...
I don't know if there's something to do with it, but while my whatsapp was on "initalizing", a received a phone call. When i hang up shortly after, WhatsApp was already at the contacts screen.

Edit:
Installing and downloading the whatsapp.apk directly from whatsapp homepage seems to work.
Same, stuck for over 10 hours.
Fresh 4.2 Install.
Tried everything, most definite its whatsapp server problem.
There is a work around where you install an older version, try to sync and then update.
But you cant see the contacts.

same here... is getting stuck on initializing.... I was able to sync the contacts but I'm not able to enter to the app.... I'm waiting for an update....

server issue
It's a server problem because m facing this issue on iPhone aswell.

It's working well now
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

Same here!: (
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ericee9 said:
Same here!: (
Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2
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Just did OTA for my Galaxy Nexus. Can Confirm its not working on 4.2 with GSM Galaxy Nexus

marshalllaw said:
Just did OTA for my Galaxy Nexus. Can Confirm its not working on 4.2 with GSM Galaxy Nexus
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4.2 Gnex here also, try downloading the apk in whatsapp Homepage, that's how it worked for me.

Sergio PC said:
4.2 Gnex here also, try downloading the apk in whatsapp Homepage, that's how it worked for me.
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Thanks ! Worked for me too : I downloaded v2.8.7268 from Whatsapp website and initialization worked. I then updated from play store.

i was having problem with cm7.1.5 so installed cm7.2...
on 1st start of whatsaap it gave me msg about having custom rom can create problem as it does not support whats app..
then also i proceeded n i was facing same problem.it was stuck on initializing.
then after lots of different tries it worked on one trick...
what i did was :
1.1st backup all my contacts(mobile).
2.then cleared data in contact storage in manage apps.
3.installed whatsapp 2.8 which was backup earlier
4.clicked "Agree and continue" then entered my mobile no. but,it told me that whatsapp new version must be installed.
5.i then upgraded whats app from play store.
6.After installation was complete i opened it and it was started from same step of application of entering mobile no.
7. i entered no. , restored data from old backup of whatssapp, all messages were restored.
now my Display Picture , Name got appeared.
8.clicked next, shortcut of whatsapp was created. in 1 sec it got initialized, n continue button got appeared.
9. now i was having messages but no contacts(whatsapp).
10. now i restored contacts(mobile) from softwere i was using. and now after opening whatsapp m having contacts.
It worked on my phone... try it... best of luck...

Android_master93 said:
Myn is also not working same problem
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda app-developers app
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Download Whatsapp apk from whatsapp.com/android/
Keep whatsapp preinstalled from play store. Install the apk and open. Here you go it works.
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nicasoft said:
same here... is getting stuck on initializing.... I was able to sync the contacts but I'm not able to enter to the app.... I'm waiting for an update....
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Download Whatsapp apk from www.whatsapp.com/android/
Keep whatsapp preinstalled on your device from play store. Install the apk and then it will work.

Try to resync your contact & see....
It works for me after I resyn my contact...

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Mr Hofs said:
Did you install the sense 6 gallery from the venom hub ?
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I did not. I'm using the gallery that came with 4.1.1. Should I have?

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sina1346 said:
Hi, I've recently bought a zenfone 2, 4/64 config. It seems that its original rom was CN and the retailer changed to WW. When I install some apps like viber, whatsapp or telegram and then run them, a strange message appears: Telegram (or Viber or Whatsapp) tries to read (or write) contacts (or messages). This message appears hundred times, thus I cannot use my phone and so I forced to uninstall such apps. Where this message come from? Please help me because if I cannot find any solution, I will brake my phone. Thanks in advance
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I have seen a thread like this and the the same prob happened to this guy (Whatsapp asking for permissions and all)... At first he found out the prob was caused by Asus's Antivirus app (Dr safety) but then he posted that updating to the latest OTA solved the prob... So update to the latest ota and if this problem still persists try freezing "Dr Safety" and see if you still get these pop-ups asking for permissions.... REMEMBER JUST FREEZE THEM DON'T DELETE THEM...
here is the thread... Next time please use search before posting anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/pop-permission-t3126896

Can't register Snapchat

So everytime I try to register a Snapchat account it says it can't connect to the servers. Tried it on Resurrection Remix ROM and Prism (stock). I do know about the new update from snapchat that blocks root users, but Snapprefs supposedly has fixed this and it doesn't work. (no one in the Snapprefs thread has a problem with it) Anyone else has this problem? Thanks!

timwelter said:
So everytime I try to register a Snapchat account it says it can't connect to the servers. Tried it on Resurrection Remix ROM and Prism (stock). I do know about the new update from snapchat that blocks root users, but Snapprefs supposedly has fixed this and it doesn't work. (no one in the Snapprefs thread has a problem with it) Anyone else has this problem? Thanks!
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So I have been receiving notifications of an OTA update, but clicking on it never opens anything. No update shows up inside the settings.
Does anybody have any solution for this? OR is anybody facing the same issue?
Attached a video recording showing the same...
Please help!!
MIUI is such a garbage ROM. Always full of bugs.

satyaranjanpradhan said:
So I have been receiving notifications of an OTA update, but clicking on it never opens anything. No update shows up inside the settings.
Does anybody have any solution for this? OR is anybody facing the same issue?
Attached a video recording showing the same...
Please help!!
MIUI is such a garbage ROM. Always full of bugs.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader. If so then you will not be able to install or get an ota update. Instead you can flash your phone using miflash

Just go to settings and search 'google play system update ' you will tap on said option and you will see the command to update and install,
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satyaranjanpradhan said:
So I have been receiving notifications of an OTA update, but clicking on it never opens anything. No update shows up inside the settings.
Does anybody have any solution for this? OR is anybody facing the same issue?
Attached a video recording showing the same...
Please help!!
MIUI is such a garbage ROM. Always full of bugs.
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And btw miui applications behave this way when we uninstall them. Have you debloated your device ?