stickers/gifs not working in whatsapp since latest ios 26.0.1 update

When I select the small icon in chat window to select a sticker or gif, the lower input screen goes blank and WhatsApp freezes and requires restart.

this happens regardless of who I am messaging.

have restarted and reinstalled app. Restarted device with the above. With no other apps running also.


please help

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 6, 2025 12:39 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2025 5:11 AM

Apparently after much frustrated searching on the web….. if you access settings>accessibility>motion>reduce motion and turn this off. The gifs will then start working. It did for me anyway. I have no idea why or how it is connected. But hopefully it works for you.

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stickers/gifs not working in whatsapp since latest ios 26.0.1 update

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