WhatsApp Fingerprint Lock

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(Last Updated On: November 2, 2019)

WhatsApp, being amongst the topmost social media applications has finally, officially rolled out the whatsApp fingerprint lock feature for all the Android users. Normally, we need to install a third-party app to enable some privacy (As when our Smartphones are used by others they can tend to open up those apps such as WhatsApp and read the chats without us knowing) to get a lock on apps like WhatsApp. 

The Whatsapp has just added a little more security to protect your data. Having that in mind and to make the process faster and much safer at the same time, It has now given out this new feature so that you can just open the app by a fingerprint. This feature was previously only available for Android Beta users but is now available for all Android users.

By Default this Feature is not Enabled on WhatsApp, But you will have you Manually enable this feature.

For those of you who don't know and wanna try this new feature, just update your application and follow these few simple steps below.

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How to enable WhatsApp fingerprint lock feature on your Android smartphone

Step 1: Open WhatsApp messenger and tap on three dots located at the top right corner

Step 2: Settings> Account> Privacy> Fingerprint lock

Step 3: Turn on the toggle(to enable the feature) for fingerprint lock

Step 4: Verify your fingerprint when prompted by the app

Step 5: You can also choose the interval of the automatic lock from — Immediately, After 1 minute, and After 30 minutes

If you enable any Difficulty then you can Watch the Below Video.

And that is it. Now your WhatsApp fingerprint lock is activated.

Jason Gomes

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