How to add, remove TouchID, FaceID, fingerprint unlock on WhatsApp
WhatsApp offers a set of privacy features for users such as two-step verification, end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages and others. One such feature that is preferred by most users is the Whatsapp lock. Adding more to its privacy, WhatsApp also offers TouchID, FaceID and fingerprint unlock to its users. As the name reads, the feature restricts anyone from using the WhatsApp app on their smartphones before authenticating with facial recognition or fingerprint senor.
As an additional security measure, WhatsApp users can enable the fingerprint unlock on WhatsApp. When enabled, users must use Touch ID or Face ID (iPhone) or Fingerprint unlock (Android) to unlock WhatsApp.
The feature is available for both Android and iOS platforms. Once enabled, users will need to use their fingerprint or face to launch WhatsApp. It is worth noting that WhatsApp still allows users to answer calls if the app is locked.
To know how to lock WhatsApp on iOS smartphone, you can follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp Settings.
2.
Tap Privacy and select Screen Lock.
3.
Turn on Require Touch ID or Require Face ID.
4.
Select the length of time WhatsApp can be on standby mode before Touch ID or Face ID is required.
However, if Touch ID or Face ID doesn’t unlock WhatsApp, you can enter your iPhone passcode.
To disable Touch ID or Face ID on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp Settings.
2.
Tap Privacy and hit Screen Lock.
3.
Turn off Require Touch ID or Require Face ID.
To know how to lock WhatsApp on your Android smartphone, you can follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp, tap More options
2.
Head to Settings and select Privacy.
3.
Scroll to the bottom and tap App lock.
4.
Turn on Unlock with biometric.
5.
Touch the fingerprint sensor or scan your face to confirm.
To disable app lock on Android smartphones, follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp on your Android smartphone.
3.
Go to Settings and select Privacy.
4.
Scroll to the bottom and tap App lock.
5.
Turn off Unlock with biometric.
You can tap to select the amount of time before fingerprint authentication is prompted.
Android users must note that the Fingerprint lock feature is only available on Android devices that support fingerprint sensors running Android 6.0+ version that supports the Google fingerprint API. Also, face scanning is only available on Android devices with a face scanner.
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WhatsApp offers a set of privacy features for users such as two-step verification, end-to-end encryption, disappearing messages and others. One such feature that is preferred by most users is the Whatsapp lock. Adding more to its privacy, WhatsApp also offers TouchID, FaceID and fingerprint unlock to its users. As the name reads, the feature restricts anyone from using the WhatsApp app on their smartphones before authenticating with facial recognition or fingerprint senor.
As an additional security measure, WhatsApp users can enable the fingerprint unlock on WhatsApp. When enabled, users must use Touch ID or Face ID (iPhone) or Fingerprint unlock (Android) to unlock WhatsApp.
The feature is available for both Android and iOS platforms. Once enabled, users will need to use their fingerprint or face to launch WhatsApp. It is worth noting that WhatsApp still allows users to answer calls if the app is locked.
To know how to lock WhatsApp on iOS smartphone, you can follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp Settings.
2.
Tap Privacy and select Screen Lock.
3.
Turn on Require Touch ID or Require Face ID.
4.
Select the length of time WhatsApp can be on standby mode before Touch ID or Face ID is required.
However, if Touch ID or Face ID doesn’t unlock WhatsApp, you can enter your iPhone passcode.
To disable Touch ID or Face ID on WhatsApp, follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp Settings.
2.
Tap Privacy and hit Screen Lock.
3.
Turn off Require Touch ID or Require Face ID.
To know how to lock WhatsApp on your Android smartphone, you can follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp, tap More options
2.
Head to Settings and select Privacy.
3.
Scroll to the bottom and tap App lock.
4.
Turn on Unlock with biometric.
5.
Touch the fingerprint sensor or scan your face to confirm.
To disable app lock on Android smartphones, follow these steps:
1.
Open WhatsApp on your Android smartphone.
3.
Go to Settings and select Privacy.
4.
Scroll to the bottom and tap App lock.
5.
Turn off Unlock with biometric.
You can tap to select the amount of time before fingerprint authentication is prompted.
Android users must note that the Fingerprint lock feature is only available on Android devices that support fingerprint sensors running Android 6.0+ version that supports the Google fingerprint API. Also, face scanning is only available on Android devices with a face scanner.
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