[Version 2.25.23.80 com.whatsapp] WhatsApp crashes on trying to send live or current location
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Description
Affected app
Name: WhatsApp
Package id: com.whatsapp
Describe the bug
Recent update in WhatsApp has broken the share location feature of WhatsApp as the app crashes when you try to send location to any chat
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- Go to any chat
- Try to send location from attachment menu
- WhatsApp will show spinning circle
- And app will crash after some time
Expected behavior
Able to send current location and live location and WhatsApp does not crash
System
Android Version: [15]
Custom ROM: [Matrixx Os (based on lineage)]
microG
microG Core version: [ 0.3.9.250932]
microG Self-Check results: [e.g. All ticked]
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
No files, tests, or entry points are mentioned. Start by reproducing the crash using WhatsApp 2.25.23.80 on Android 15 with the reported microG setup, then locate the Android location-related compatibility path involved in sending a location. Done means WhatsApp can send both current and live locations without crashing.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, java
- Domain
- mobile
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100