Unexpected Reactions To WhatsApp Messages On iPhone? (Fix?)
WhatsApp unexpected reactions to messages
iPhone generates reactions to WhatsApp messages automatically? Same face with tears of joy emoji is added as a reaction to all incoming texts from a chat? You’re not alone!
Automatic Reactions To WhatsApp Messages On iPhone?
This issue has been reported by Cora:
“I just switched from Android and reactions are added unexpectedly to incoming texts. Same emoji! Are you familiar with this?”
We couldn’t replicate the issue but have found a similar complaint on Reddit:
“iPhone reacting by itself on these messages on whatsapp.”
Apparently, this issue is affecting users that have recently switched from Android to iOS. The good thing is that the reactions are only visible on the affected device, they aren’t actually sent to the other end of the line!
How To Stop Auto Reactions To WhatsApp Messages On iPhone
Here is what you can do to prevent this glitch from re-occurring:
1. Reinstall WhatsApp On iPhone
A fresh install of WhatsApp will make sure that you get the latest version for iOS and will also filter minor glitches.
We recommend you to use the offload option available in:
Settings -> General -> iPhone Storage -> WhatsApp -> Offload App -> Reinstall App.
2. Check Linked Devices
Reactions might not be accidental at all! If you linked a device to your WhatsApp account, it might be used by a family member.
You can check this in the WhatsApp Settings (bottom-right corner) -> Linked Devices
Have you managed to stop unwanted emoji reactions to WhatsApp messages on iPhone? Do you have a better suggestion or other problems to report? Share your feedback in the comments!
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I have the same issue. Migrated from Android to iPhone 14, but even offloading and reinstalling the app the issue still happening. It seems like a problem when migrating Chat data.
Same here. Moved from Android to iPhone 13 mini and have the same thing. I tried the offload method but didn’t work. I’d love to know if there is a fix.
Thanks for sharing. We’re still looking for a fix. If someone uncovers it please share it here.
Thanks for confirming. Too bad that reinstalling won’t help. We’re searching for other workarounds.
Same issue happening to me. Swtiched the data yesterday and since then it is happening
I recently shifted from androids to iPhone, but I see that without my understanding there are automatic reactions are sent, its so pathetic to see some kiss, heart, angry reactions in professional group, it goes wrong message to people that I’m intensionally sending those reactions, can you please look into it asap, I’m facing embarrassment all the time.
As far as we know, those automatic reactions are only showing on your device, not on everyone else’s in the group. You can ask to double-check it though.
Any updates on this?
Got a new iphone last weekend but went back to my android after i encountered this issue.
Have same problem. Reinstall the app doesn’t work. Have someone another solution?
Nothing yet…
It should fix itself after some time. The reactions only show up on your end!
The issue with the reactions stopped unexpectedly today for me. The only reason I would give it is the following:
When transferring WhatsApp from android to iOS, you normally transfer messages, media/links/docs, and reactions. The reactions you used while on android don’t seem to map to the actual messages but rather appear (only on your end though) after the transfer to any message that comes up. So in theory, once all your android’s old reactions appear in your iPhone then it stops.
It’s just my theory, not confirmed, but that’s the only reason I would give to this odd thing at the moment.
Thanks for this detailed feedback.
It also happens with the stickers. They appear to be different. I see them on WhatsApp web and on my iPhone another one. And when I save them they change again.
Have had the same problem and was freaking out as some of the ‘reactions’ are so inappropriate (whereas some are downright funny!) but could so easily offend if they were seen by the receiver.
Really hoping that it resolves itself asap..
Thanks for the feedback. Have you tried to reinstall the current iOS version on your device using a computer as shown here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
Im having the same issue any solution yet?
Any updates on this? Having the same problem here
Same issues with me
I think we should backup with iCloud than we delete our WhatsApp all data and download fresh WhatsApp again with mesg restoring from iCloud maybe this can resolve bug
Tried it. Did not resolve the issue…
Hi, is there any update on this issue? I’ve just moved from android to iPhone and I’m having the same problem.
No update at the moment. However, would appreciate if anyone else finds a fix to share it here.
Hi having same issue,
It’s like other people too are making reactions to the personal conversations of two or in group in which they are not part of( in actual they are not I confirmed this)
It’s weird tbvh.