11 Fix WhatsApp keeps crashing on iPhone 15, 14 (Any iPhone)

🗓️ November 24, 2023 By ✍️ Jaysukh patel

WhatsApp is widely used for chatting, so when it keeps crashing, people get irritated. From low storage space to internet issues and bugs or glitches within apps or software, there are plenty of reasons why WhatsApp keeps crashing on iPhones. 

Some found the issue with outdated app versions or the WhatsApp server crashed. So, to avoid possibilities and wasting time, we have curated a list of tips to fix it. 

The Solved Solutions on WhatsApp Crashes on iPhone

Trick #1. Must Check Storage of iPhone [Free Up space required to Run any App properly]

How to stop my WhatsApp from hanging on my iPhone? Usually, WhatsApp not open on iPhone due to storage; sometimes, when the iPhone is running low storage Memory, the result is WhatsApp crashes on the startup on iPhone. Check the storage on your iPhone and see if there is enough storage on your iPhone.

Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone > Tap on General.

Step 2: Choose iPhone Storage > You can manage and Delete Unwanted Data & apps on this setting screen. Enable Recently Deleted Album > Review your Videos on Storage in the Photos App > Storage on Photos in iPhone Storage.

Step 3: Tap on One of the App From iPhone Storage to Delete > Click on Delete App.

Trick #2. Force Quit WhatsApp App

First will start with a basic solution, Force Quitting WhatsApp. This solution can’t fix the obstructive culprit, but you will get a positive outcome if a minor bug is behind the problem.

Force Quit In iPhone With Face ID: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to feature all applications running in the background. Further, swipe left or right to find WhatsApp. And then swipe it up to force quit.

Force Quit In iPhone With Home Button: Press the Home Button twice to feature applications running in the background. Next, swipe right or left to find WhatsApp. And then swipe it up to force quit.

Trick #3. Check the WhatsApp Server Status 

The WhatsApp server might be facing a crash. Or it might be a technical issue with the server. To verify, navigate to WhatsApp Server Status. And if something is suspicious, hold on until it gets fixed.

Trick #4. Update WhatsApp Messenger Firmware

Update: Please Ensure that your running WhatsApp app is up-to-date with the latest version of iOS. To check it, follow the bottom steps (for example, see the below picture)

Step 1: Launch the App Store on your iPhone and Tap on your Profile icon that appears on the top-right side of the App Store App.

Step 2: Scroll Down to the Update Section. Then, Navigate the WhatsApp application and Tap on the Update button next to WhatsApp Messenger. (if you don’t get the update button, refresh the App Store app by pulling down the screen from the middle).

What to do if Whatsapp won’t update on your iPhone? Refer to this guide.

That’s it.

Trick #5. Restart or Hard Reboot Your iPhone

Quick Restart: Press/Hold the sleep-wake button until you see the “slide to turn off” icon seen on the iPhone screen.

Tips to Force Restart iPhone 8 and Later All Face ID iPhones

1: Press and Quickly Release Volume Up button,
2: Press and Quickly Release the Volume Down Button,
3: Press and hold the Side Button until you see the Apple logo on the Screen.

Press the Side button again to start the iPhone until the startup Apple logo is on the screen.

For iPhone 6S and Earlier: Press and hold the “Sleep/Wake + Home button” simultaneously for 10 seconds.
For iPhone 7/7 Plus Users: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake + Volume Down button simultaneously for 10 seconds.

WhatsApp will release a new WhatsApp update in the near time on WhatsApp crash on iOS on iPhone and iPad.

Trick #6. Turn Off FaceBook Auto-Sync

There is no proven reason for turning off FaceBook Auto-Sync, but many found it as a solution for WhatsApp keeps crashing or not working on iPhones. To turn it off, navigate to

1. Settings App
2. Scroll down the screen to tap on FaceBook
3. Turn the toggle left side next to the Contacts option to disable turn off Contacts. 

Trick #7. Reset Network Settings

One of the iPhone users reported the WhatsApp Crashing and Not Working Issue after the update, but then he got a quick solution by resetting network settings. I guess you haven’t done this yet; follow the stepwise guide to reset network settings.

However, you’ll lose all the saved Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth-paired devices, VPN, and APN settings.

Steps to Reset Network Settings

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPhone > Choose General Option.

Step 2: Scroll down the screen to Tap on “Transfer or Reset iPhone” > Tap “Reset”.

Step 3: Click on “Reset Network Settings”. Next, Enter your iPhone Lock passcode and Try after rebooting once.

This Process won’t erase other important settings, Media, Messages, and more.

Trick #8. Reset All Settings

Any incorrect settings could stop apps like WhatsApp from working, and it’s hard to track what causes the problem; therefore, reset all settings on the iPhone. It won’t delete any personal data but only restore the customized iPhone settings to default.

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPhone > Choose General Option.

Step 2: Scroll down the screen to Tap on “Transfer or Reset iPhone” > Tap “Reset”.

Step 3: Lastly, Tap on “Reset All Settings” For security reasons, you will be asked to Enter the iPhone Passcode.

After that iPhone will reboot.

Trick #9. Disable WhatsApp Auto Backup on iCloud

Until today Apple iCloud caused many problems with errors, crashes, and auto-stop by hanging open apps on your iPhone and iPad. So Most of the developer is testing their own apps compatible with actives and inactive iCloud as well.

As of continuing, you have to stop iCloud sync on your iPhone and iPad. After disabling iCloud on your iOS device, auto backup also will be stopped. Then you can enjoy WhatsApp without crashing again and again.

Here are the steps to turn off WhatsApp auto backup in iCloud

Step 1: Launch the WhatsApp Application >Tapping Settings > Select Chats.

Step 2: Tap on Chat Backup > Select Auto Backup.

Step 3: Select Off to Disable Auto Backup.

Trick #10. Turn Off/Disable iCloud Drive

Cause behind used iCloud Drive, WhatsApp never use the iCloud drive, But in the future, it will so that you can turn it off in this way,

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPhone > Select Apple ID Profile.

Step 2: Tapping iCloud and Scrolling Down to Find WhatsApp makes it Disabled or Turned off.

Trick #11. Delete WhatsApp and Reinstall

Some installation problems and crashes by some threats and other apps collision process, As a result, WhatsApp crashes on the latest iOS device, and your WhatsApp app might stop in between.

Reinstall without any data loss, From restoring data from the iPhone and iPad memory storage at the time of installation.

Trick #12. Issue With Third-Party Keyboard

Right now, there are too many different types of third-party Keyboards Available on the App Store. That most people are using for Chatting, Mail Typing, and more.

Go with the standard iOS keyboard; you can switch it from the globe icon to the keypad.

Otherwise, uninstall or Delete the keyboard from settings,

Step 1: Launch the Settings app on your iPhone > Choose the General option.

Step 2: Scroll Down to Select Keyboard > Tap on Keyboards.

Step 3: Tap Edit on the top right corner > Delete Third-Party keyboard from (-) sign.

Don’t Restore Apps Through iTunes on Your iPhone and iPad

Apple store is giving the option to officially re-download the purchased app from the app store officially Don’t panic and take it easy. It will solve the above handy tips because I enjoyed my WhatsApp after the WhatsApp crash on iOS.

You should send feedback reports to WhatsApp developers; follow this guide to contact an App developer.

Disable WhatsApp Auto Backup to iCloud

To turn off the WhatsApp auto backup to iCloud, here is what you need to do. 

Step 1: Access the WhatsApp Application on your iPhone > Select Settings > Chats.

Step 2: Hit Chat Backups > Auto Backup.

Step 3: Tap on Off to Disable Auto Backup.

That’s It!

Factory Reset iPhone

It’s rarely suggested, but since we have performed all the possible workarounds. It’s time to apply on your iPhone. Before proceeding, Backup all data stored in iPhone. Here is how you can do it.

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPhone > Choose the General option.

Step 2: Tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone > Hit on Erase All Content And Settings.

Step 3: Tap on Continue. Lastly, Enter the Four-Digit Passcode to Erase this Phone.

As you can see, the Factory Resetting iPhone has begun. That’s It!

Bottom Line

WhatsApp keeps crashing is frustrating, but there are many effective ways to resolve it. I hope so; this troubleshooting guide really worked for you! If not, feel free to contact us.