Here is how to fix WhatsApp web no valid QR code issue easily
WhatsApp web is an easy and best way to access your chats in PC or laptop, Recently users are facing an issue with no valid QR when they scan the code. This blocks the user of WhatsApp in PC or laptop. Following are some ways to fix this issue easily.
By accessing WhatsApp in PC or laptop, user can get all the options that they see in mobile version in a large screen. Also, this feature is convenient while working as the chance of missing any message will reduce.
People can also be faster to respond to their message as they will be notified instantly. In the normal case, scanning the QR code shown on the screen would let users log in to the web version of WhatsApp. Nov valid QR code issue could arise due to the bug in WhatsApp or any issue with the camera in the phone.
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Causes of WhatsApp web no valid QR code issue
- Improper lighting while scanning the code
- Dirty camera lens which create focussing issue
- Slow or no internet connection
- Unstable scanning of the QR code
- Not aligning the QR code while scanning
- Older version of WhatsApp used
Following are some points to consider fix the issue
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How to fix WhatsApp web no valid QR code issue
Clean the phone camera
As we are using the phone every day, camera lenses or casing get clogged very soon with fingerprints. It also will have stains and dirt. This eventually will reduce the quality of camera or focussing issues. To fix this problem, use a microfiber cloth and clean the camera lens and cover.
This will remove all the stains, making the camera to capture the QR code in a better way and log you in.
Update WhatsApp to the latest version
Go to Google play store and check if there is an update for the present version of WhatsApp that you are using. If so, go ahead and update as the older version could have bugs related to WhatsApp web, and it will be fixed with the newer version.
Generate a new QR code for WhatsApp Web
Another thing that you can do is to regenerate the QR code shown on screen. This can be done by clearing the cache of the browser and opening WhatsApp web again.
Connectivity issues can create no valid QR problem
Make sure that your PC/Laptop and the mobile phone that you are using to scan the QR code are connected to the network. If there is a problem with the network, then the QR code won’t be scanned properly, and you will see the no valid QR message.
Try clearing cache of WhatsApp
Go to phone Settings > Applications > WhatsApp > Storage > Clear Cache. Once the cache is cleared, reopen WhatsApp and try to scan the code again.
Restart the phone
In some cases, it could be an issue with laggy phone or applications. Some background process may be running which may prevent proper working of the camera. Restart the phone and try the process of scanning the QR code.
Remove all the linked devices
Once you have linked a device earlier to WhatsApp web, it will be shown in the linked device section. If there are old devices liked to WhatsApp web, remove them. Try linking as a fresh device, which could solve the issue of no valid QR code.
Uninstalling and reinstalling WhatsApp
If all the above steps do not work, go ahead an uninstall WhatsApp and Reinstall it. Make sure that you have backed up all your chats securely, else you may not be able to retrieve it if the data is cleared from the phone.
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