Some WhatsApp beta users are experiencing a green screen bug, which is preventing them from using the app. The issue affects only the latest beta version; a fix is expected soon.

Testing early versions of software often brings unexpected bugs, and WhatsApp beta testers are currently facing a significant one. A glitch in the Android beta version 2.24.24.5 is causing devices to freeze,

The glitch affects users on the beta version only; those on the stable version of WhatsApp are not impacted. The issue reportedly occurs when beta testers tap on a chat or message, causing the green screen error.

Users on WhatsApp’s beta version 2.24.24.5 are reporting a green screen issue. This issue isn’t simply tinting the screen green; rather, the entire screen is just a solid block of green, making the app usable. It appears the issue is triggered when clicking on any chat.

Like many apps, WhatsApp offers a beta program for its nearly 3 billion users to try out features that are still in development. However, recently several Android users have run into an alarming bug with the popular messaging service's latest beta that renders the app useless.

Its important not to mistake this issue for the green line problem often seen on OLED screens, where a single row of pixels permanently displays green due to hardware damage.

A new bug in WhatsApp is causing major issues for some users, leaving them unable to use the app due to a green screen glitch. This problem, which appears to affect users running the beta version of the app,

WhatsApp offers its beta version for select users who get to use the new unreleased features for its public roll out.