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WhatsApp Adds View-Once Texts to Android
WhatsApp rolls out view-once text messages on Android for secure sharing.
In brief
WhatsApp rolls out view-once text messages on Android for secure sharing. WhatsApp enables view-once text messages on Android that disappear after one read. Originally reported by WABetaInfo.
View-Once Text Messages Launch
WhatsApp introduces view-once text messages on Android for secure sharing.
Beta Update Compatibility
View-once text messages available via WhatsApp beta for Android 2.26.45.6 update.
How to Send View-Once Messages
Users press and hold send button to apply view-once option to text messages.
Recipient Experience
Recipients tap message to read it once before it disappears from chat history.
Message Protections
WhatsApp blocks screenshots, screen recordings, copying, forwarding, and saving messages.
Use Cases for View-Once
Users share passwords, one-time codes, or sensitive information without permanent chat history.
Rollout Timeline
Feature rolls out to more beta testers over coming weeks, not available to all yet.
The short version
WhatsApp enables view-once text messages on Android that disappear after one read.
