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Mac OS Big Sur 11.7.10 with WhatsApp Desktop 2.25.1.83 problem. Application failed to start "4" error

Hello everyone,

Today I updated the latest version of Whatsapp (2.25.1.83) from the AppStore on my Mac OS Big Sur 11.7.10 computer. However, after the update, it started giving the error "Whatsapp.app cannot be opened (4)" again.

I deleted and reinstalled it, but it gave the same error again. I deleted Whatsapp. I found the previous version as a .dmg and when I installed it (2.24.25.94), the problem was solved. However, this version will become unusable in a few days.

Is anyone else experiencing this problem? Is Whatsapp having a problem with Big Sur?

iMac 27″

Posted on Feb 6, 2025 10:35 AM

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Daniel-P

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Posted on Mar 3, 2025 6:25 AM

Simon Beer1 wrote:

Exactly. Nalbantoğlu seems to have a different version.

For the rest of us, we are FORCED to update. 😭

We were all forced to update, even him didn't escaped from that as he said on a post. The only solution at the moment is using the OpcodeEmulator kernel extension (at your own risk), so far it's working fine for me, at least until WhatsApp stops working on Big Sur in May 5th.The other solution is switching to WhatsApp Web or, of course, buying a newer Mac lol

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Nalbantoğlu Author

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Feb 20, 2025 11:19 AM in response to Simon Beer1

There is no package by language, there is only one package, the language changes according to the system language. Or it can also be changed from within the application.

Did you see the last image with the link I shared? Would you try it?

blublu01

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Feb 7, 2025 1:42 AM in response to Nalbantoğlu

Hello, I have the same problem (Whatsapp 2.25.1.83 on Mac OS 11.7.10)

Adamo38

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Feb 12, 2025 4:04 AM in response to Nalbantoğlu

I have the same problem with MocOS Monterey - does anyone know how to fix this?

Feb 12, 2025 5:26 AM in response to Adamo38

As the app forces you to update to the latest version, we can only wait for WhatsApp to fix the app! They don't even have their forum. Terrible buggy app.

Feb 15, 2025 8:10 AM in response to peanut162

On the iPhone it works well but the desktop refuses to open

Feb 15, 2025 2:47 PM in response to Lance.scs

Yes, we are only talking about macOS version here. 😉

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Feb 15, 2025 3:04 PM in response to Simon Beer1

I also posted to WhatsApp on Twitter/X

Daniel-P

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Feb 19, 2025 10:41 AM in response to peanut162

Doesn't seem to be the case for macOS, disabling WhatsApp sync to iCloud doesn't change anything, the app still crash on launch.

Daniel-P

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Feb 19, 2025 11:12 AM in response to Nalbantoğlu

I tried that version but it says the app is outdated/expired, can't use it.

Daniel-P

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Feb 19, 2025 12:37 PM in response to Nalbantoğlu

I tried all that but the app still forces me to update, no way to skip or close to continue :(

Nalbantoğlu Author

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Feb 19, 2025 1:43 PM in response to Simon Beer1

I'm using it right now, it works fine. Why would I lie? should I screenshot it? Here:

Nalbantoğlu Author

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Feb 19, 2025 1:42 PM in response to Daniel-P

If you want, I can send you the app that works. I am currently using it without any problems.

Daniel-P

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Feb 19, 2025 3:48 PM in response to Nalbantoğlu

It's very strange, because it ask to update. There's no escape :(

Feb 19, 2025 11:09 PM in response to Nalbantoğlu

THERE IS AN SOME ERROR IN MAC APP WHATSAPP

HOW TO FIX IT ?

PL LOOK IN TO THIS

Nalbantoğlu Author

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Feb 20, 2025 11:21 AM in response to Daniel-P

I am still using it. The new versions have not been opened in any way, but as I mentioned, I am currently using the old version without any problems.

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