The experience you get when using various messaging platforms matters. For instance, WhatsApp is a messaging platform that allows texting and calling friends.
When making a WhatsApp call, many users face a situation where WhatsApp keeps “reconnecting” in the middle of the call. What causes this, and how can you fix it? We will focus on answering these questions on WhatsApp.
When you make a WhatsApp call but have a weak or unstable internet connection, you will face a case where WhatsApp will keep showing the “reconnecting” message. WhatsApp shows this screen when it’s unable to connect you with the person on the other end of the call because of a weak internet connection. Still, if you are connected to a VPN, your network could get problematic and lag causing WhatsApp to show “reconnecting” on your screen.
We will discuss why WhatsApp shows the “reconnecting” screen during a WhatsApp call. Moreover, we will understand how you can fix this problem to ensure you get a smooth WhatsApp call experience.
How Does WhatsApp Call Work?
WhatsApp is a messaging platform, but you can also call your friends. When you have someone’s phone number, save it on your contacts and find them on WhatsApp. You can start a conversation with them or initiate a WhatsApp video or audio call.
When you initiate the WhatsApp call, WhatsApp will ring your target person, and once they accept the call, you will communicate with them smoothly. However, you must have a stable internet connection for the call to go through successfully.
Here’s how to quickly start a WhatsApp call.
- Open your WhatsApp.
- Open the “Calls” tab.
- Find the particular contact you wish to call.
- Tap on the call icon to initiate the video or audio call.
Once the person accepts the call, you will successfully make your WhatsApp call. Suppose you get the “reconnecting” error appearing on your WhatsApp screen. We will see what it means and how to fix it.
What Does “Reconnecting” Mean on WhatsApp?
Sometimes, you may be on a WhatsApp call only to see the “reconnecting” message appearing on your WhatsApp. When this happens, you may get confused about what it means or how to resolve it.
The reconnecting message will appear until you manage to get in contact again with the person to resume your WhatsApp call. The “reconnecting” message appears when you face an issue with a disrupted internet connection when making your WhatsApp call.
When your network lags, WhatsApp can’t connect you to the person on the other end. However, it will try to reconnect to the server once your network stabilizes. Some of the common causes and fixes for this error include the following.
Network Connectivity Error
Network errors commonly occur when using mobile data or Wi-Fi. WhatsApp can’t work without access to an active internet connection. Hence, if your network is problematic, it will affect your WhatsApp call.
If you are using Wi-Fi, perform a speed test to assess the strength of your internet connection. Still, try restarting your router to reset the network settings and hopefully fix the “reconnecting” error that appears on WhatsApp.
Depleted Mobile Data
If you are using mobile data instead of Wi-Fi, it could be that your data subscription has been depleted. In that case, your internet connection will be affected.
To fix this, check if you still have an active subscription. If it’s depleted, consider buying another data bundle and resuming your WhatsApp call.
If you have an active subscription, check the service status. Being out of service means your phone can’t catch the signal or connect to the internet. To fix this, find a better spot with a stronger service signal. If this doesn’t help, try restarting your phone.
Issue With VPN
VPNs are a common cause of the problem. Although VPNs help mask your internet activities and location, they cause the network to lag. They could bring about the issue with your WhatsApp showing the “reconnecting” error while in the middle of a WhatsApp call.
Conclusion
When you are using WhatsApp and encounter the “reconnecting” error, it means that there is an issue with your internet connectivity that bring about this error. We’ve discussed the problem and offered various fixes to eliminate this error.
