Whatsapp is regularly adding many new features to its popular chat app for both iOS as well as Android devices. At the beginning of this year, it added Touch ID and Face ID unlock features to iPhone users. Now the Android users can add fingerprint lock to WhatsApp. So in this post, let us explore how to set up fingerprint lock to WhatsApp.
WhatsApp fingerprint unlock provides an extra layer of protection for anyone who uses the app. This will work on any android phone with the capacitive fingerprint scanner or in-display fingerprint scanner. This feature will be available on Whatsapp version 2.19.221 or later.
Before proceeding, ensure you have the latest version of Whatsapp. You can check for update in Google Play store WhatsApp page. Once you have WhatsApp version 2.19.221 or later, follow the below steps to secure your WhatsApp chats on Android with Fingerprint authentication.
Time needed: 1 minute
Steps to enable fingerprint lock in Android phones.
Go to Settings
Open the WhatsApp. Tap the three vertical dots icon on the top right. Now go to settings.
Go to Fingerprint lock.
Navigate to Account->Privacy. Scroll down till the end. You will find the Fingerprint lock. Tap on it.
Enable Fingerprint unlock
Now enable unlock with fingerprint by tapping slider to right. You need to confirm with your fingerprint.
Setup Automatic Lock
You have the option to customise the lock timings. You can choose between, immediate, after 1 minute or after 30 seconds. If you want, you can disable the preview of sender and message in new message notification.
Now, whenever you open Whatsapp, depending on automatic lock duration you have opted, you need to authenticate to access the chats. However, you can take incoming calls even if the app is locked. Do note that, there is no fallback password option. That’s it for this quick guide on how to setup Fingerprint lock on Android.
Vivo recently launched its new camera-centric smartphone called Vivo V17 in India. The camera is one of the key highlights of the device. However, highly customisable UI of Funtouch OS 9.0 nothing short of impressive. There many features and tricks which you can explore. Here we compiled some of the top Vivo V17 Tips and Tricks.
The dark mode is easy on the eyes and helps to save battery. It makes the background dark. Apps such as Dialer, Messages, Instagram support dark mode. If you like to explore, dark mode on Vivo V17, then follow the steps given below.
Go to Settings->Display and Brightness.
Tap on Dark Mode.
You can enable the dark mode. Or
Schedule the time to turn on Dark mode.
Dual apps with App Clone Feature
Dual apps in Vivo V17 provides options to use two accounts simultaneously. This is done by allowing to run two apps of the same kind. To use dual apps or App clone,
Go to Settings->Applications and Permissions.
Then tap App Clone.
It will show a list of installed apps which supports dual apps.
For the app, you want to create 2nd instance, enable it.
You will find two instances of the same app. You can use each instance for different accounts.
Change Fingerprint animation
Vivo V17 comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. While you unlock the phone, you will find an animation on the screen. You can change the animation with multiple variations.
Go to Settings->Fingerprint, face and password.
Tap on Fingerprint.
Enter the lock screen password.
Go to Animation styles.
You have multiple options to select from. Choose the one you like.
Fingerprint and Face unlock
Vivo V17 has both fingerprint as well as face unlock. To add fingerprint and facebook, refer the below video.
Gesture-based Navigation
If you are not happy with regular navigation keys, you can try intuitive navigation gestures. It is refreshing and easy to use. You can try these gestures with onscreen instructions.
To enable gesture-based navigation,
Go to Settings->System Navigation.
Tap on Navigation gestures.
You can change the order of navigation key, by tapping the Order and styles of navigation keys.
Check for Duplicate Photos and Files
This new Vivo smartphone has a built-in function to clean duplicate photos and files. To check duplicate photos,
Open i Manager app.
Scroll down and tap more.
Now tap on Photo Cleanup.
It will show duplicate photos. Also similar photos.
You can easily remove the duplicate photos in a single tap.
Similarly, tap on duplicate files to remove duplicate files.
Enable Always on Display
Vivo V17 has Always-on display feature. However, it is not enabled by default. If you want to enable it,
Go to Settings->Home screen, lock screen and wallpaper.
Tap on Always-on display.
Enable the Always on Display.
You can customise the clock styles, background, colour etc.
Once done, tap apply.
Lock apps in Vivo V17 with password
In Vivo V17, you can lock apps with password or fingerprint or face lock without installing any third-party applications.
To enable app lock with password or fingerprint or face,
Go to Settings->Security & Privacy->Privacy and app encryption.
Set the password while you are using for the first time.
Then go to App encryption.
Select the apps to be encrypted with a password by enabling it by moving the slider to right.
Show network Speed in the status bar
To show network speed in the status bar,
Go to Settings->Status bar and notification.
Enable Network speed.
Change battery percentage placement
You can change the placement of battery percentage on outside the battery icon or inside battery icon, by going to Go to Settings->Status bar and notification->Battery percentage.
Enable E warranty
If your phone starts giving trouble within the warranty period, you can get it repaired free of cost. But a warrantee card or a valid bill is mandatory. However, the chances of losing the bill are high. To overcome this, Vivo is providing e warranty option. To enable it,
Go to Settings->My device.
Then tap on customer service.
Then Go to E-warranty card.
Activate it.
Shake to turn on Flashlight
This another handy smart motion gesture. With this you can shake your phone to turn on the flashlight. To enable this feature,
Go to Settings->Shortcuts and Accessibility->Smart motion.
Here enable “Shake to turn on the flashlight”.
Enable flashlight notification
If you enable this feature, the rear camera flash will blink for incoming calls, messages and event alerts when the screen is off. To enable it,
Navigate to Settings->Shortcuts and Accessibility ->Flashlight Notifications.
Enable Flashlight Notifications
Split your screen with smart split
This provides the option to use two apps side by side. You can manually enable it by going to
Enable Slide three fingers downward to split the screen.
Now swipe down with three fingers on compatible apps to open second apps on the same screen.
Vivo V17 Tips and Tricks summary
These are some of the top tips and tricks on Vivo V17. I will cover camera-related tips and tricks in the next post. If you are looking for any specific feature, please write in the comment section below.
Vivo V17 provides multiple ways to take screenshot. The long screenshot, rectangle screenshot and Funny screenshot are also available. In this post, we will learn on how to take screenshot on Vivo V17.
Vivo V17 runs on Funtouch OS 9.2 based on Android 9.0. The methods mentioned in this post will work on most of the other Vivo phones such as Vivo V17 Pro, Vivo U20, Vivo U10, Vivo Y17 etc.
If you are upgraded your phone to iPhone 11 or bought new iPhone 11, you may be wondering, how to view the battery percentage indicator. iPhone 8 or earlier versions had an option add battery percentage to the status bar. However iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max do not have this option.
In case if you are looking for an option to add battery percentage indicator to the status bar on iPhone 11, chances are high to get disappointed. As there is a huge notch, there is not enough space to add a battery percentage indicator. However, Apple has added other ways to see the battery percentage. In this post, let us explore two different ways to display battery percentage on iPhone 11.
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Open the control center by swipe down from the top right corner.
You will see the hidden battery percentage along with other hidden status bar icons such as Bluetooth.
You can close the control center by swipe up from the bottom.
View battery percentage using Siri
Launch Siri by saying Hey Siri or long-press the side key.
Now say “Show battery percentage”.
It will show the battery percentage.
That’s it. These are two different ways to display battery percentage on iPhone 11 without using any third-party apps.
iPhone 11 battery life is significantly improved compared to previous iPhones. Due to which requirement to see the battery percentage also minimised. What to do you think on removing the option to add battery percentage to status bar in iPhone 11? Write in the comment section below.
iPhone 11 is the talk of the town now. It is powerful and comes in a new look. However, it stole the show when it comes to camera performance. Aggressive Pricing also another key feature. I have been using the iPhone 11 for more than 15 days. Based on my experience, here is the list of iPhone 11 pros and cons.
First, let us look into the pros or good features of the iPhone 11 and then we will cover the iPhone 11 cons or the features needs improvement.
iPhone 11 is protected by a Gorilla Glass made by Corning. The company claims that it is the “toughest glass on the planet”. The phone also has IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and it can survive in 2m deep in non-salty water. The front glass has an oleophobic coating. This helps in keeping the phone clean in terms of fingerprints and smudges.
Great Video recording capabilities and stabilisation
The main camera on iPhone 11 is optically and digitally stabilised while the ultra wide camera is only digitally stabilised. It is capable of recording 4K videos at 60fps and 30 fps. The video quality is great with plenty of details and low noise. The colours are true to life. The dynamic range is impressive. The video stabilisation is also one of the best in a smartphone.
Stereo audio recording for Videos
iPhone 11 records wide stereo audio for the videos. The audio recorded mimics the way we hear in real life. In summary, you can get a richer and deeper sound recording compared to regular stereo recording.
Excellent battery life
The new iPhone 11 is powered by 3110 mAh battery with support for 18W fast charger and Qi-compatible wireless charging. In our testing battery life was excellent. It can play up to 18 hours of videos in a single charge.
Other Good features
Great selfie photo and video quality
Fast Apple A13 Bionic chipset- Fastest smartphone chip on the planet.
True to life low light photography.
Stereo speaker with excellent sound output.
iPhone 11 Cons – The features which are not impressive
Big notch
Like iPhone XR, iPhone 11 has a big notch. There is no improvement.
Same screen resolution like iPhone XR
iPhone 11 has Liquid Retina 6.1 inch IPS LCD screen with 326ppi and a screen resolution of 828×1792. The screen does not support HDR10 or Dolby Vision.
No bundled fast charger
iPhone 11 comes with 5W charger in the box. To fully charge the battery it takes close to 4 hours. However, it has support for the fast charger. You can buy a fast charger separately.
It is one of the cheapest iPhones. However, it is still an expensive phone.
It is not a compact lightweight phone. It is big and heavy phone.
