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Usman434
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

WhatsApp screen flicker when closing PDF files on iPhone


Hello


Whenever I open a PDF file in WhatsApp on my iPhone and close it by tapping the X button, the screen briefly flickers.This issue has occurred on two different iPhones, including my new iPhone.


The same PDF file opens and closes normally in the Apple Files app without any screen flickering.


I have already reinstalled WhatsApp, but the problem still persists.


My WhatsApp version is 2.26.40.007, and my iOS version is 27.0.1.


I use WhatsApp extensively for my daily business activities and frequently open and forward PDF files. This issue is very annoying and affects my daily workflow.


Could you please investigate this issue and provide a permanent solution?


Thank you for your support.


[Re-Titled by Moderator]

Original Title: Whts app issue

Posted on Oct 15, 2026 11:34 AM

1 reply

razmee209
User level: Level 10 (205,348 points)

Oct 15, 2026 1:19 PM in response to Usman434

Usman434 wrote:
Hello
Whenever I open a PDF file in WhatsApp on my iPhone and close it by tapping the X button, the screen briefly flickers.This issue has occurred on two different iPhones, including my new iPhone.
The same PDF file opens and closes normally in the Apple Files app without any screen flickering.
I have already reinstalled WhatsApp, but the problem still persists.
My WhatsApp version is 2.26.40.007, and my iOS version is 27.0.1.
I use WhatsApp extensively for my daily business activities and frequently open and forward PDF files. This issue is very annoying and affects my daily workflow.
Could you please investigate this issue and provide a permanent solution?
Thank you for your support.
[Re-Titled by Moderator]
Original Title: Whts app issue

There is no Apple here in these user to user technical forum to look/investigate.

Whatsapp isn't an Apple app or issue, let their support know how annoying and how much their affects your business life.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376812