Android Why always perform biometric authentication twice to unlock WhatsApp?

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This is ongoing since last few weeks, couldn't find a solution.
I have to perform biometric authentication twice to unlock WhatsApp (set to auto lock after 30 minutes)

Any workaround?
 
Yeah it seems to be crashing or something on my Pixel 7pro - when I first open the app and press my fingerprint unlock , it closes and I have to open it a second time which works... maybe after first unlocking the phone it happens because it doesn't seem to happen subsequently if I reopen tha app.
 
Yeah it seems to be crashing or something on my Pixel 7pro - when I first open the app and press my fingerprint unlock , it closes and I have to open it a second time which works... maybe after first unlocking the phone it happens because it doesn't seem to happen subsequently if I reopen tha app.
Its only an issue with WhatsApp and no other apps (banking/finance other apps work properly)
Checked internet and many have the issue, cleaning phone for dirt, improper biometric scan. tried all solutions but nothing works,