WhatsApp Tips & Tricks -MUST KNOW

WhatsApp Tips & Tricks-MUST KNOW

With over 700 million active users,WhatsApp is the most popular mobile messaging app.The vast user base also makes the app vulnerable to hacking and other security risks.Recently,researches discovered security flaw in WhatsApp pictures that can show your profile picture to everyone even when they have been set to be viewed by friends only.

Block WhatsApp photos from appearing in photoroll/gallery

Pictures that you receive on WhatsApp are automatically stored in your phones'sphoto roll or gallery,exposing them to anyone who browses photo on your phone.To restrict it on iPhone,you can go into the phone's settings menu,then tap 'privacy' ,'photos', and deselect WhatsApp. For Android users it's little bit complicated.

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Restrict access to profile picture

You can restrict access to your WhatsApp profile pic to peoples who are in your phone's address book.People who don't know you can download your picture from your WhatsApp profile and,through google image search,can find out more about you if you use the same picture on Facebook ,Twitter etc .

Beware of scams

WhatsApp will never contact users thorugh the app and does not send emails about chats ,voice messages,payment,changes,photos,or videos,unless you contact their help and support.

Deactivate WhatsApp if you lose your phone

If you loss your phone,it is advisable to immediately activate WhatsApp with the same phone number on a diffrent phone,with a replacement SIM.
One of the basic security measures that WhatsApp takes is that app can only be used by one number on one device at a time,so by doing so if that ; is not possible,WhatsApp can also deactivate your account.

Keep the WhatsApp locked

How many times have you given your phone to your friend without worrying about exposing your private message and picture?
While WhatsApp doesnt offers a built-in-password or pin,you can use third party app like chat lock or any other lock apps to secure the WhatsApp.

Hide the "last seen" timestamp"

The bone of contention whatsApp much disliked last seen feature can also be disabled.Although more of a privacy feature,it could help prevent your stalker know what time you were last online.
You can disable or restrict who sees your last seen time in WhatsApp ..profile ,privacy.