WhatsApp changed the name of the package? Sudden error with package name

Question

I have an integration with wpp in my app, this worked fine for around a year, but I detect that it doesn't work anymore. When the app tries to launch the intent, a NameNotFoundException happens

   Caused by: android.content.pm.PackageManager$NameNotFoundException: com.whatsapp

Any idea what's going on?

Edit: I think it's an Android 11 issue, does that make sense?

They can not change application id . it will be a new app then . — ADM, Mar 04 '22 at 12:41

score 8 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 04 '22 at 12:24

There are new changes in android 11 of package visibility. You need to add a new section under you app's tag: Please go through official documentation Link

Try this in manifest.xml

     <queries>
       
        <package android:name="com.whatsapp" />
        <package android:name="com.whatsapp.w4b" />
       
 </queries>

OR this only.

<queries>
    <package android:name="com.whatsapp" />
</queries>

WhatsApp changed the name of the package? Sudden error with package name

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