Wonder why WhatsApp stickers are not moving? Here is a simple fix

Learn why stickers on WhatsApp are not animating on some phones and how you can fix it.

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Stickers have become immensely popular on WhatsApp. However, users sometimes encounter static animated stickers, which can be frustrating for those who rely on them for self-expression. If you’re facing this issue, here’s a simple fix that can resolve it instantly.

Why do WhatsApp stickers sometimes not move at times?

As of now, there is no definitive answer to this query, but reports say it could be a bug in the app affecting both Android and iOS devices. Restarting your phone is often an effective solution to this problem.

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However, if restarting doesn’t work, Android users can try a neat trick to make WhatsApp stickers animate without rebooting their device.

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Changing these settings will make the WhatsApp stickers move (Image credit: Vivek Umashankar/The Indian Express)

To fix WhatsApp stickers that are not moving on an Android phone, long-press the app icon, go to “App info,” select “Alarms and reminders,” and disable it. This action usually resolves the sticker animation bug. If the problem persists, repeat the process by re-enabling and disabling the alarms and reminders option.

For avid WhatsApp sticker users, the app now allows converting any image into a sticker and generating images via Meta AI directly within the app. If that’s now enough, numerous third-party apps offer a wide range of free WhatsApp stickers for download.

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