In February this year,
Facebook-owned WhatsApp added extra privacy features for iOS users that enabled
users to unlock the app via fingerprint ID or Facial recognition.
Android users all over
the world were waiting for the update, and finally, WhatsApp has sent out the
feature to compatible Android devices. The update, however, does not appear to
be available in all regions but that is just a matter of time.
The extra layer of
security can be toggled via the app’s security settings. The users also get to
choose how long the app will remain unlocked after authentication. The new
settings also come with options to keep the contents of your messages from
popping up in the notifications panel.
This feature for
Android was previously reported by WABetaInfo in August. All
Android smartphones with a fingerprint sensor are compatible with the feature.
Unfortunately, unlike iOS devices, Android smartphones are not yet compatible
with facial unlocking, since most phones use 2d face unlock using the front
camera, which is less secure.
To activate the
feature, follow these steps.
1. Update your WhatsApp application from the play
store.
2. Go to settings.
3. Open Account settings.
4. Move to the Privacy options.
5. Scroll down at the end of the page to view
fingerprint settings.
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