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3 secret WhatsApp tips and tricks you might not know about
WhatsApp is the famous messaging platform that most users use. You can chat with anyone no matter how far and can do video calls and voice calls. Even if you use WhatsApp on regular basis, there are many features that might you miss or don’t know about.
So in this article, we will know about the 3 WhatsApp tips and tricks or you can say WhatsApp features that can help you in many ways and you might not be aware of.
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WhatsApp Privacy Setting
Privacy is something that most people care about. In WhatsApp, it says that the chats are end-to-end encrypted which means no third party can see or hack them.
But apart from messages, there are few things that are easily accessible to others. We are talking about the Online status, read receipt, profile picture, last seen, and about section.
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But no worries, WhatsApp offers options to modify these features and you can restrict others from knowing when you are online when you read the message when you were active, and what is your profile picture. You may change all of your WhatsApp privacy settings by going to Settings and then going to Account then Privacy.
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Back-Up WhatsApp messages
We know that most people know about WhatsApp backup, but the reason we have added this feature of WhatsApp is that even though people are aware of it, still fewer people use it.
If you never want to lose your chats and data on your WhatsApp then always use the WhatsApp Backup feature to keep safe your data and chats. To do this, select Back Up Now from Settings then Chats, and then Chat Backup.
You can set Backup in an autopilot mode so that even if you forgot to do a backup, WhatsApp will automatically start the process during the pacific period of time. You can back up your chats every day, every week, or every month basis.
Export Chats for a single contact
When we export chats, each and every contact chats in together export but now you can export individual chats also on WhatsApp. If you want to share specific chats with anyone through email or another platform you use the Export Chat option, you must export them first.
This is located in the Contact Info section. You will get exported chat in a ZIP file. You can indicate whether the file should contain connected media during export.
Google has kicked off the Developer Preview for Android 16, arriving earlier than expected. Usually, these previews begin in February, but Android 16 DP1 is launching three months ahead of schedule this year.
The earlier release of the DP1 is because Google has moved the official Android 16 release from the third quarter to the second quarter of 2025. It aims to ensure that more devices get access to the major Android updates sooner.
Android 16 DP1 is available for several Pixel devices, including the pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator. It can be identified through version BP21.241018.009.
The Android 16 Developer Preview brings new features for app developers. It brings a system photo picker that will help apps give users a smoother, more integrated way to select photos without needing extra permissions.
Another new feature is Health Connect, which lets apps access and manage medical records in FHIR format, but only with user permission. The update also includes the latest version of the Privacy Sandbox for privacy protection.
This preview program runs from November 2024 until the final public release next year. Android 16 Beta Program will begin in January, with the final stable release expected in Q2 of 2025. Stay tuned for more updates.
Android 16 to make Quick Settings access easier with one-finger swipe
Google has released the first beta of Android 15 QPR2 for Pixel users. The update can be identified via build version BP11.241025.006. However, users are also waiting for the stable release of Android 15 QPR1 in December this year.
Android 15 QPR2 Beta 1 update comes with the November 2024 security patch. It is available for a wide range of Pixel devices, including Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, Pixel 6a, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a, Pixel Tablet, Pixel Fold, Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 8a, Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and Pixel 9 Pro Fold, as well as the Android Emulator.
Quarterly Platform Releases are updates that bring more noticeable changes and new features compared to the usual monthly bug fixes. These updates are perfect for testing out bigger UI changes or new features that don’t need to wait for a full Android version release.
The QPR2 Beta 1 is the second major update for Android 15, with the final version expected to launch in March 2025 (via 9to5Google). This update brings the usual bug fixes, security enhancements, and new features to test.
Users participating in the beta program are advised to report any issues via the Android Beta Feedback app, easily accessible through the app drawer or Quick Settings. Install the update now to get an enhanced experience.
Android 16 to make Quick Settings access easier with one-finger swipe
Google is reportedly going to bring an interesting change with Android 16, which will no longer require two fingers to pull down the Quick Settings panel. Previously, there were concerns that users would need to swipe down with two fingers to bring up the Quick Settings. Fortunately, Google has decided to simplify this process.
With Android 16, accessing the Quick Settings will only require a single-finger swipe down on the right half of the status bar. The one-finger swipe access aligns it more closely similar to other Android manufacturers, like OnePlus and Samsung, have designed their systems.
Several users didn’t like the idea of needing two fingers to swipe down, as it felt more awkward and less convenient. By switching to a single-finger swipe for Android 16, Google will make it easier for users to manage their settings with less effort. A well-known tipster Mishaal Rahman (via Android Authority) spotted the code for this Quick Settings change.
However, the new design still lacks the ability to swipe seamlessly between the notifications and Quick Settings panels. Hopefully, Google will add this feature before the official release.
In addition to the swipe change, Android 16 will introduce resizable Quick Settings tiles and better categorization to help users find specific settings more easily.
However, these features are still being worked on and may not be fully ready in the current beta. They are expected to roll out in the final Android 16 release, which is expected in mid-2025.