Instant messaging appWhatsApp has a new feature like Instagram and Snapchat. Now you don't need to type or save the number to add a new contact. The new contact will be added just as soon as you scan a QR code.
WhatsApp has started giving this new feature in the latest beta version of Android and iOS. It will also be rolled out for stable version soon. This feature will work in this way after this feature comes, the WhatsApp users will appear as contact QR codes.
Your phone number is hidden in this QR code. Then if you want to add a new number to your WhatsApp list, you just have to scan their QR code. The option to view and scan QR codes in beta version is given in the Settings menu of the WhatsApp app.
You can tap the icon to see a personal QR code contact card, as shown in the header image above. This QR code is directly shareable to other messaging apps, e-mail, or more. You can choose to screenshot the same to send it to your friends.
Your friend will then need to head to the said QR code settings page inside WhatsApp. Under their personal QR code, they will find a ‘Scan’ button. Tapping the scan button will open a camera view that can be used to scan the received QR code. You can either point your phone towards the code or pull the code from your gallery.
Users can also choose to share their QR codes on social media or share them within a public group – especially those looking to promote a business. Well, if you misplace or accidentally share the QR code with someone you didn’t want to, then WhatsApp will provide you the option to reset the QR code. The reset option is also available below your personal code.
The QR code contact card is only accessible to iOS beta users at the moment. But, the same should reach Android beta users very soon. There’s currently no word on when the feature will roll out to everyone.
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WhatsApp has started giving this new feature in the latest beta version of Android and iOS. It will also be rolled out for stable version soon. This feature will work in this way after this feature comes, the WhatsApp users will appear as contact QR codes.
Your phone number is hidden in this QR code. Then if you want to add a new number to your WhatsApp list, you just have to scan their QR code. The option to view and scan QR codes in beta version is given in the Settings menu of the WhatsApp app.
You can tap the icon to see a personal QR code contact card, as shown in the header image above. This QR code is directly shareable to other messaging apps, e-mail, or more. You can choose to screenshot the same to send it to your friends.
Your friend will then need to head to the said QR code settings page inside WhatsApp. Under their personal QR code, they will find a ‘Scan’ button. Tapping the scan button will open a camera view that can be used to scan the received QR code. You can either point your phone towards the code or pull the code from your gallery.
Users can also choose to share their QR codes on social media or share them within a public group – especially those looking to promote a business. Well, if you misplace or accidentally share the QR code with someone you didn’t want to, then WhatsApp will provide you the option to reset the QR code. The reset option is also available below your personal code.
The QR code contact card is only accessible to iOS beta users at the moment. But, the same should reach Android beta users very soon. There’s currently no word on when the feature will roll out to everyone.
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WhatsApp QR Code Feature Rolled Out for Android, iOS beta Users
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