Problem with calling from Phones Recents list to whatsapp contacts already saved on phone

vsSekhon Said:

"Problem with calling from Phones Recents list to whatsapp contacts already saved on phone: I am using iOS 18.1.1 on an iPhone Pro Max and facing the following issue: When I try to call a saved WhatsApp contact directly from the Phone app’s Recents list, I get an error saying the contact is not on WhatsApp and am given the option to invite them. However, I can message this contact on WhatsApp without any issue. Why is this happening?"

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Getting WhatsApp to Use Contacts:

A. Grant Access to your Contacts:

Go Here: Control Access to Information in Apps on iPhone - Apple Support

B. Contact WhatsApp.

Go Here: Contact WhatsApp - WhatsApp

C. IMPORTANT NOTE:

Keep Personal Info off of these Forums:

These forums are here for everyone out there to view. So, just be certain to keep personal information(Name and Photo) off of these forums and other forums too. Anyone out there can read this info. For your Security & Privacy: I have asked the host to rid of the image you've provided.

“A. Privacy setting >> contacts >> whatsapp alreadt has full access ✔️

issue persists B. Thanks for sharing the whatsapp support link , submitted my issue 🤞🏼 hopefully they resolve“

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You are welcome. Keep us up to date on the solution.

Excellent job troubleshooting.

Hello, I’m experiencing the exact same problem! WhatsApp already has full access to my contacts. This issue started with iOS 18.1, but I’m not sure if it’s a WhatsApp issue or an iOS issue. I reached out to WhatsApp support, explained the situation, and their AI chat eventually forwarded my request to their team, but I haven’t received a response yet.

If anyone has any updates on this issue, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Jere