WhatsApp continues to install new updates to obtain the most functional application possible. If last week came through a blue circle visible in the lower right of the devices, now The block mode has arrived.
In an era where privacy is very important, this update will allow users to type their more private conversations e Keep the most important data safe.
WhatsApp is the most commonly used instant messaging application in the world, which makes users worry about privacy problems that can transport associates.
How the DeWhatsApp block mode works
The WhatsApp block mode allows users to limit access to specific conversations. For this, the Biometric authentication or password. Once a person blocks a chat, not only disappears from the main screen, but notifications of that chat also disappear.
When a person receives a message from that blocked chat, The notification will show the following message: “Whatsapp 1: new message”. In this way, the person who is at your side at that time or has your cell phone in hand will not know who is the notification.
This function It also applies to multimedia files Reach that blocked chat. So that the photos or videos that arrive at that chat are archived in the telephone tunnel, you have to unlock the chat and then save the files manually.
How to activate the chat block of the pass -By -By passage
To activate the chat block, first of all the device will ask you to configure A method of authentication (such as facial recognition or imprint). Once this step is necessary:
- Enter WhatsApp and access chat information you want to protect
- Select the “Chat Block” option
- Choose between “Block this chat with the fingerprint” or “block this chat with face id”
- The chat will move to a folder called “Chat Blockd”
To access that folder, which will be located in the main “chat” tab Identification for imprint or facial recognition.
The main difference compared to other options such as the conversation file is that in this case, even if a person writes a message, the conversation will not skip the main screen until it is inserted.
Aspects to be taken into consideration on this function
Whatsapp warns this function It is only available on the device in which it is activated. That is, if the user session records via the computer or on another phone that has blocked the chat will not be displayed as such.
It is also important to note that the calls that the user receives from these blocked chats will not be influenced by the block. It can be applied to group chats And the other person or people will not receive any notice on the blockade.
Other chat protection methods on WhatsApp
Recently WhatsApp has announced another function. This is mainly addressed to those who do not close their session on the WhatsApp web. It is Block the screen.
To do this, the person must open WhatsApp Web and access. Then in the configuration select the “Privacy” section. In the latest options “screen block” will be displayed. Select it, create a password and accept.
