WhatsApp fingerprint lock feature is now available for Android beta users

Facebook messaging app has rolled out a feature where you will be able to unlock WhatsApp on your smartphone by using the fingerprint sensor on your Android device. It will be just like unlocking your Android phone using the fingerprint scanner. To get this feature activated on your smartphone, you need to have Android beta version 2.19.221.

When  you’ve installed version 2.19.221, you should see the Fingerprint lock option in Settings > Privacy, but it may also be linked to a server-side switch, so don’t panic if you don’t get it straight away. You might be able to force it by deleting and reinstalling the app, but make sure you back up your chats if you do!

If you’ve updated your app and haven’t seen the fingerprint lock option then you need to sign up for the beta program here , I’m not sure if the beta program is full yet because I’ve been in it since 2015 but give it a shot because you might be lucky 🙂

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