Do you know the fingerprint unlock function of WhatsApp? WhatsApp has eliminated the need for third-party apps to protect your messages from prying eyes by adding biometric authentication to its messaging platform.
It was initially made available to iPhone users, allowing users to lock the app with Touch ID or Face ID.
This feature has now finally been introduced to Android as well.
Lock Whatsapp Android by Fingerprint
The messaging giant had been testing the "fingerprint lock" feature on Android for quite some time. But it was only accessible in the WhatsApp beta version.
The latest stable update for WhatsApp has officially brought this privacy feature to all users, adding an extra layer of security to personal conversations.
How to enable WhatsApp fingerprint unlock
If you want to enable the fingerprint lock feature on your Android device, you can follow our guide on how to do it. You'll find it under the privacy settings menu, as you can see below.
And it will give you the option to show/hide the content from showing in notifications. Messaging app crashing every time you go back to home screen can be annoying. So there is an option to set intervals of 1 minute and 30 minutes.
This feature is currently limited to phones with a fingerprint sensor on Android. There is no mention of WhatsApp supporting face unlock to lock the app and hide your messages.
We've been using this feature to keep our personal lives away from gossips and prying eyes and well, it looks like now all WhatsApp Android users can too.
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