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<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\nWhy Is WhatsApp Displaying \u201cWaiting for This Message\u201d?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
WhatsApp encrypts messages you send and receive so that third parties can\u2019t monitor your conversations remotely. It\u2019s one of the many features that make WhatsApp secure<\/a>. A disruption of the message encryption process will trigger WhatsApp to hide texts behind the \u201cWaiting for this message. This may take a while.\u201d placeholder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When someone texts you, WhatsApp encrypts the message on the sender\u2019s phone before delivering it to you. Message encryption happens quickly\u2014in milliseconds\u2014but certain factors can interrupt or delay the operation. For example, if WhatsApp cannot fully encrypt new messages on the sender\u2019s phone, you may not receive the text. If you do, you won\u2019t be able to see the content of the text(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t Instead, WhatsApp displays \u201cWaiting for this message. This may take a while.\u201d \u201cWaiting for this message. Check your phone\u201d is another variant of the error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re getting this error because WhatsApp has yet to encrypt the message on the sender\u2019s end fully or because there\u2019s a problem decrypting the message sent by the other party. We highlight other possible causes of the error in the next section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several things can trigger this message. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s no way to \u201cfix\u201d this error message because there\u2019s nothing broken on your phone or the sender\u2019s phone. So it\u2019s not an error per se. Instead, WhatsApp is telling you that there\u2019s a temporary delay in encrypting or decrypting the message on either device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ll show you four ways to expedite the end-to-end encryption so that you can view text hidden behind the \u201cWaiting for this message\u201d placeholder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As mentioned earlier, WhatsApp may display this error if the sender force-closes WhatsApp. Therefore, you may have to wait until the person reopens WhatsApp on their device to view the hidden message. If it\u2019s urgent, contact the sender via alternative methods\u2014phone calls, SMS, iMessage, etc.\u2014and ask them to open WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WhatsApp\u2019s encryption engine may malfunction if some parts of the instant messenger\u2019s server are experiencing an outage. If nothing changes while you wait, check the status of WhatsApp servers on site-monitoring platforms like DownDetector or IsItDownRightNow<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t If these websites report a server downtime, you might have to wait a little longer until WhatsApp fixes the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may get this error message if you and the sender are using different versions of WhatsApp on your devices. It could also be due to a bug in the WhatsApp versions you\u2019re both using. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Open your device\u2019s app store and make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re using an Android device, head to WhatsApp\u2019s page on the Google Play Store<\/a> and tap Update<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t For iPhone users, search for WhatsApp on the App Store<\/a> and tap Update<\/strong> on the app info page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t If you\u2019re using the latest WhatsApp version and the problem persists, ask the sender to update WhatsApp on their device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re getting this error on different texts in multiple conversations, there\u2019s likely a problem with WhatsApp on your device. Before reinstalling WhatsApp, however, make sure you and the sender are running the latest version of WhatsApp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deleting WhatsApp or uninstalling the app will clear the app\u2019s data\u2014chats and media files. Hence, make sure you back up WhatsApp data<\/a> to Google Drive or iCloud before deleting the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After backing up your chats, press and hold the WhatsApp icon<\/strong> on your iPhone\u2019s Home Screen and tap Remove App<\/strong>. Tap Delete App<\/strong> on the confirmation prompt to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t Alternatively, press and hold WhatsApp in the App Library, tap Delete App,<\/strong> and tap Delete<\/strong> on the prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t Wait for a minute and reinstall WhatsApp from the App Store. Tap this link<\/a> or open the App Store, search for WhatsApp and redownload the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Android phones, you can clear WhatsApp data from the Settings menu instead of uninstalling the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, go to Settings<\/strong> > App & notifications<\/strong> > App info<\/strong> (or See All Apps<\/strong>) and tap WhatsApp<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t That will unlink your WhatsApp account from the app and remove all your conversations. Next, reopen WhatsApp, add and verify your phone number, and restore your chat backup. Afterward, check if you can view the text hidden behind the \u201cWaiting for this message.\u201d placeholder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before reaching out to WhatsApp Support, convince the sender to try these troubleshooting fixes on their devices. Better yet, ask them to resend the text. Finally, contact WhatsApp Support<\/a> if WhatsApp keeps displaying the error message on your device.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This tutorial explains why WhatsApp texts display \u201cWaiting for this message\u201d and four ways to reveal the content behind the error. 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How to Fix \u201cWaiting for This Message\u201d on Android and iOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n1. Wait It Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Check WhatsApp Server Status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n3. Update WhatsApp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n4. Reinstall or Clear WhatsApp Data<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Clear WhatsApp Data on iOS<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\nClear WhatsApp Data on Android<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\nContact WhatsApp Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n