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What app linking to desktop not working on iphone 17

I'm using iPhone 17 and I'm not able to link my WhatsApp with desktop WhatsApp App as it continues to throw error even after trying multiple times by reinstalling app..but my another WhatsApp account on my android phone is able to link on the same system, how to resolve

Posted on Nov 11, 2025 7:51 PM

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Nov 11, 2025 8:03 PM in response to Vjskrish

You will need to contact Meta for help with their software, this is not an Apple product.

Here are a couple of ways to contact them -

https://faq.whatsapp.com/

https://www.whatsapp.com/contact

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Nov 11, 2025 8:54 PM in response to Kurtosis12

Thank you for your advise, will connect to them.

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Nov 11, 2025 9:09 PM in response to Vjskrish

You're welcome, good luck!

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