How to prevent WhatsApp from pausing audio when you approach the cell phone

WhatsApp offers the possibility of sending and receiving multimedia files (texts, photos, videos, documents and audios). Precisely, one of its most acclaimed functions is voice messages, which allow us to communicate quickly and efficiently.

However, some users have reported a problem when playing these audios; they suddenly pause when trying to listen to the content through the speaker, at the same time as the screen turns off. Why does this happen and how to avoid it?

All cell phones have a proximity sensor. According to Sony, this component is responsible for turning off the touch screen when you make a voice call and bring the device to your ear. Its function is to prevent other functions from being activated without you noticing.

This problem doesn't only occur with regular calls, but also with WhatsApp audios. In its Help Center, the Meta app explains that sometimes the screen turns off and audios pause because the hand, fingers or another part of the body is accidentally activating the proximity sensor.

So, the next time you receive an audio you should prevent this sensor from being activated so that it does not interrupt the playback and become annoying.