Whatsapp App not linking to Whatsapp Desktop

I’m using iPhone 15 (base model) and I’m having the same issue. Tried it with WhatsApp Desktop version 2.2417.4.0 and also with WhatsApp Beta 2.2418.3.0. Not working on either. Is it solved for others here?

Same error for me, I've been trying all day with 3 different window computers, also reinstalling the application and restarting. Linking works fine with Whatsapp web and Android, but fails with Windows Desktop.

I am using Iphone 15 Pro with last iOS version, last Apple Store Whatsapp version and last Windows Store version...

Same error on the WhatsApp application on Windows 11.

I have an alternate solution until WhatsApp addresses this bug for iPhone 15.

Open the web.whatsapp.com in chrome browser, and download the container as a webapp. There is a link under share menu. You can also pin the webapp to the toolbar, and desktop.

I recently switched from android to iphone 15 pro max... now unable to link iphone whatsapp to windows pc with whatsapp desktop app....though waited for 2 updates from whatsapp.. still cannot link....

whats the solution? i can use web ...but it is only for texting... no calling available....

I'm still encountering the same error on Whatsapp desktop version 2.2417.4.0. Has anyone attempted a clean install? I really don't want to lose all of my chat history, but I suspect that the android backup might be the cause of the problem :/

not solved yet for this version

What did WhatsApp support say when you reported the problem to them?

FYI - WhatsApp for Windows v2.2414.8.0 (MS Store version)

The same issue is with iphone 12 pro max too.

And no one from support either of whats app or apple is owning the issue.

Both of them is saying that they please reach out to other.

i have the same problam,i switcht from android to iphone 15 pro max and my whatsapp app in windows show me alwyes an error

I still am not able to connect. I am on version 2.2417.4.0.

As Kurtosis12 suggested I have contacted WhatsApp... I will update here with their response within 3 days.

"Whatsapp from Windows app store will not link using my iPhone 15pro max.

An error always appears and reverts back to first page to get started again.

However it works with with my old android phone.

Can you please ask the Devs to fix the code for the new iPhone 15 pro max?"

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1 Day later... Hi,

Thanks for your message.

Unfortunately, this issue is out of the scope of support that WhatsApp can provide.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. We'll be happy to help!

OMG been trying all day but very weird as 2 weeks ago no problem with the quick scan on new iPhone 15 plus to MacBook Air M1. However now WhatsApp personal won't link (just lost all on MacBook) however WhatsApp business is still OK.

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Seems to be working from the QR scan (worked for me today)

HOWEVER: if you have the iOS display zoom setting in iPhone set to "zoomed" the WhatsApp [Link Device] button does NOT function. Need to set your display settings to "standard" for zoom level.

I hope that might help someone because it's a pretty obscure bug. Have reported to WhatsApp support, hopefully it gets fixed in a future release :)