Fix Waiting for this message.This may take a while Error in WhatsApp 1

So for today we will be looking at How to Fix Waiting for this message.This may take a while Error in WhatsApp. As the name of the issue suggests when you are having this issue you see the message :Waiting for this message.This may take a while and the icon of a clock and you may even see a link to learn more. Now if you are faced with this error then be sure to try the tips below so that you may fix the problem.

What doe the Error mean?

The error in Whatsapp that says Waiting for this message.This may take a while is simply a messages that indicates that it may take a while to retrieve the message from the Whatsapp servers and display in on your phone. In some cases it will only take a while and it others it may last a long time. The wait time can also be affected by the Speed of your Internet connection. You can also see the message after installing Whatsapp afresh or after Installing afresh and restoring your Messages.

Fix Whatsapp Waiting for this message.This may take a while

Try the following in order to Fix the Issue.

1.This one is obvious but actually give Whatsapp a little time to retrieve your message, especially if your Internet connection is not very fast.

2.Update the app to the latest version, if you are using an old outdated version you may find that you may end up with issues.

3.Try switching Internet connections as your Internet connection may be at fault. You can also try going to settings,General Management,reset and finally Reset Network settings which may fix some Internet connection issues.

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3.If all else fails then Do a backup first of Whatsapp by going to: settings, Chats, Chat backup and clicking back up. Be sure to let it do its thing.

4.Go to settings, Apps and look for Whatsapp and finally go to storage. Once in Storage be sure to clear the Cache and clear data. Finally go back and force stop the app and uninstall it fully.

5.Launch Whatsapp once more and sign into your account and when asked be sure to restore your files or data.

Video Demonstration:

Watch the following video to see what to do

Final Thoughts

One of the above should have fixed the issue for you and the issue should now have been fixed as it relates to the error: Waiting for this message.This may take a while. It would be really appreciated if you could please take the time to comment below, share and check out even more of our articles here on the blog.