#Windows 11 WSL Whatsapp Linking doesn't show QR code

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patent wren May 2, 2026, 11:45 AM

i have an ubuntu distro via wsl Ubuntu-22.04 but when setting up whatsapp, i get this in the terminal/powershell:

Waiting for WhatsApp connection...
Scan this QR in WhatsApp (Linked Devices):
Scan this QR in WhatsApp (Linked Devices):
Scan this QR in WhatsApp (Linked Devices):

the QR is never printed

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