How to Block my WhatsApp with Touch ID or Face ID and Better Protect my Account?

There has been a lot of talk about whether or not the WhatsApp application is secure, which is why its developers are looking for and creating functions that make its use more secure to give users more security. One of the new features is Touch ID or Face ID to block it, activating this block is very simple, here we show you how to do it.

What should I take into account when blocking my WhatsApp with Touch ID or Face ID?

If you have WhatsApp in an updated version you can activate it Touch ID or Face lock featurebut before you start the process to activate it, it is good that you know the following points:

Remember unlock pattern

In the process of activating the lock with Touch ID or Face ID you will be prompted to set a pattern lockwhich you must remember because you must place it whenever you want to enter the WhatsApp application.

Messages can be replied to in the notification bar

Another point that you must take into account and that is quite important is that the messages that reach your whatsapp you can reply from notification barthis can be avoided if you activate the option Prevent previews in the Settings section of the mobile device.

How to configure the frequency in which the blocking is requested in WhatsApp by Face ID or Touch ID?

Blocking on WhatsApp by Face ID or Touch ID is done according to the frequency you select at the time of activation of itthe procedure for activating this function and selecting the blocking frequency will be shown below:

On iOS devices: open the WhatsApp social network application, inside it you will find an icon in the lower part that has the shape of a gear, press your finger on it. Within the settings, search for and press the Accounts option, followed by selecting the Privacy option in the new window.

The privacy section will be opened within it is screen lock option specifically at the bottom select it (in this same section you can see your blocked contacts) then in the new window select the option Require touch / Face ID, or only Touch ID this will depend on your model.

In the new window you must determine the time you want the WhatsApp application lock to be activated, this can be 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes or up to an hour.

On Android devices: enter the WhatsApp application within a three-point icon is located at the top, press on it, in the menu that will open select the Settings option, in the new window select the Accounts option.

Below you will find several options, including the Privacy option, select it to be shown, the option Unlock with fingerprint which is the one we need, when you get it, select it or check the box next to it, this option will appear as long as you have the recent version of the application.

You will be asked to place your Touch ID fingerprint on the screen of your mobile device, once you place it you can determine the time you want the lock to activate, After you finish your WhatsApp app, it will be more protected.

What to do if I can’t remove Face ID or Touch ID lock on WhatsApp?

Face ID or Touch ID may fail and not allow you enter the WhatsApp applicationa problem that can be very worrying, but it has a solution and it is not to factory reset the device or delete the application to solve it, it will only be enough for you to do the following:

disable the lock

If you manage to enter on one occasion proceed from once to disable the lock, To do this, apply the steps that we will give you below:

On iOS devices: Enter the WhatsApp application and click on the gear icon at the bottom, click on the Accounts option in the new window, followed by the Privacy options on the new screen.

Then select the Lock screen option and finally press on desactivar Requerir Touch ID / Face ID.

On Android devices: Enter the WhatsApp application, in it press the three-dot icon, then in the accounts option, followed by the Privacy and Screen lock option. In the new window you must uncheck the box next to the Require Touch ID / Face ID option.

Omitir el Face ID o Touch ID

In case you are unable to enter the WhatsApp application and turn off the Require Touch ID feature / Face ID you can skip, to do this do the following:

On iOS devices: Carry out the procedure as if you were going to upload a photo to the status, to do this simply enter the gallery of your device and look for a photo, open its menu and press the Share option, you must select the WhatsApp application. In this process you will not be asked to confirm your identity.

When it has already been sent to your WhatsApp, press on its menu and that’s it, after this you can go to the settings section, then to accounts and followed to the Privacy section in which you must disable the Touch ID / Face ID function.

On Android devices: enter the gallery of your mobile device, carry out the procedure to upload a photo or two if you wish to the WhatsApp status, the procedure to send a message to a contact also works.

Once you do the above, press on the application menu, it’s that simple you will have entered the application without having to confirm your identity. Within the app go to settings, then accounts and finally in the privacy section, in it disables the Touch ID / Face ID function.