openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: Whatsapp starts to reply then stops and never sends [1 comments, 2 participants]

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openclaw/openclaw#74269Fetched 2026-04-30 06:26:28
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Right after install and WhatsApp setup with QR code, openclaw is unable to reply on WhatsApp (works fine on Telegram), It starts replying with the 3 dots, then stops and never sends answer. Tried to troubleshoot on Discord. Bug is here: https://discord.com/channels/1456350064065904867/1498966942558720051

Root Cause

Right after install and WhatsApp setup with QR code, openclaw is unable to reply on WhatsApp (works fine on Telegram), It starts replying with the 3 dots, then stops and never sends answer. Tried to troubleshoot on Discord. Bug is here: https://discord.com/channels/1456350064065904867/1498966942558720051

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Bug type

Behavior bug (incorrect output/state without crash)

Beta release blocker

No

Summary

Right after install and WhatsApp setup with QR code, openclaw is unable to reply on WhatsApp (works fine on Telegram), It starts replying with the 3 dots, then stops and never sends answer. Tried to troubleshoot on Discord. Bug is here: https://discord.com/channels/1456350064065904867/1498966942558720051

Steps to reproduce

  1. Install openclaw
  2. Setup WhatsApp with number +41798799220
  3. send message from external number
  4. see dots giggling but not sending answer

Expected behavior

worked on an other instance with the same settings

Actual behavior

should see an answer in the WhatsApp tchat

OpenClaw version

OpenClaw 2026.4.26 (be8c246)

Operating system

Mac OS 26.4.1

Install method

nom global

Model

anthropic Claude sonnet

Provider / routing chain

openclaw swisscom cisco

Additional provider/model setup details

No response

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Impact and severity

No response

Additional information

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TL;DR

The issue might be related to the WhatsApp setup or the OpenClaw configuration, and verifying the setup process or checking for updates could help resolve the issue.

Guidance

  • Review the WhatsApp setup process to ensure it was completed correctly, paying attention to any specific requirements for the QR code setup.
  • Check the OpenClaw version and compare it with the instance where the setup worked fine to see if there are any version discrepancies.
  • Investigate potential issues with the provider or routing chain (openclaw swisscom cisco) that might be causing the problem.
  • Try reproducing the issue with a different model or provider to isolate if the problem is specific to the anthropic Claude sonnet model or the openclaw swisscom cisco provider.

Example

No code snippet is provided as the issue does not imply a specific code-related problem.

Notes

The issue seems to be specific to the WhatsApp setup and OpenClaw version 2026.4.26, and more information about the setup process, logs, or error messages could help in providing a more accurate solution.

Recommendation

Apply workaround: Try resetting the WhatsApp setup or checking for any updates to the OpenClaw version, as the issue might be related to a specific configuration or version problem.

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worked on an other instance with the same settings

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openclaw - 💡(How to fix) Fix [Bug]: Whatsapp starts to reply then stops and never sends [1 comments, 2 participants]