How to restart WhatsApp on Honor smartphone?

How to restart WhatsApp on Honor smartphone - briefly?

To restart WhatsApp on an Honor smartphone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your device.
2. Navigate to Apps > WhatsApp > Force Stop. This will close the app and allow you to reopen it fresh.

How to restart WhatsApp on Honor smartphone - in detail?

Restarting the WhatsApp application on an Honor smartphone can help resolve various issues such as app crashes, message delivery failures, or general performance problems. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it:

1. Close the WhatsApp Application:

   • First, ensure that you have closed the WhatsApp application completely. Swipe up from the bottom of your screen and hold to open the recent apps menu. Find the WhatsApp app in this list and swipe up on it to close it.

2. Force Stop WhatsApp:

   • Navigate to your phone’s settings by tapping on the gear icon in the notification shade or finding it in the app drawer.
   • Scroll down and tap on "Apps" (or "Applications"). This will show you a list of all installed applications on your Honor smartphone.
   • Find WhatsApp in this list and tap on it to open its app information page.
   • On this page, you’ll see several options. Tap on “Force Stop” to terminate the app completely. Confirm any prompts that appear.

3. Clear Cache:

   • While still on the WhatsApp app information page, look for an option labeled "Storage" or "Storage & cache." Tap on it.
   • Here you will see two options: “Clear Cache” and “Clear Data.” Tapping on “Clear Cache” will remove temporary files that may be causing issues without deleting any of your data. Confirm the action if prompted.

4. Clear Data (if necessary):

   • If clearing the cache does not resolve the issue, you can try clearing the app’s data. Be cautious with this step as it will delete all WhatsApp data, including messages, media, and other content. Make sure to back up your chats before proceeding.
   • Tap on “Clear Data” and confirm the action. This will reset WhatsApp to its default state.

5. Reinstall WhatsApp (if necessary):

   • If the above steps do not resolve your issue, you may need to uninstall and then reinstall the WhatsApp application.
   • Go back to the "Apps" menu in settings, find WhatsApp, and tap on it.
   • Tap on “Uninstall” and confirm the action. Your phone will remove WhatsApp from your device.
   • After uninstalling, restart your Honor smartphone by pressing and holding the power button until the power menu appears, then select "Restart."
   • Once your phone has restarted, open the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap on “Install” to reinstall the application.

6. Log Back into WhatsApp:

   • After reinstalling WhatsApp, open it and follow the prompts to log back in using your phone number. You will receive a verification code via SMS or phone call, which you can use to complete the login process.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully restart WhatsApp on your Honor smartphone, potentially resolving any issues you were experiencing with the app.