How to disable WhatsApp's fingerprint scanner

Tired of having to unlock your WhatsApp every time you open it? If you activated the WhatsApp fingerprint for greater security, but you no longer want to use it, don't worry, it's very easy to deactivate it! In this article we will explain step by step how to remove the WhatsApp fingerprint on your phone. Follow these simple steps and you will be able to access your application without the need for biometric authentication.

– Step by step ➡️ How to deactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint

• Enter WhatsApp: Open the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
• Go to Settings: Once inside the application, go to the "Settings" tab located in the lower right corner of the screen.
• Select Account: Within the Settings screen, select the "Account" option.
• Access Privacy: Scroll down until you find the “Privacy” section and click on it.
• Deactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint: Within the “Privacy” section, look for the “Fingerprint Lock” option and deactivate it.

Q&A

How to deactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint on an Android device?

1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
2. Go to "Settings" in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Account" and then "Privacy".
4. Swipe down and select “Fingerprint Lock.”
5. Enter your fingerprint to deactivate it.
6. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint has been disabled on your Android device.

How to deactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint on an iOS device?

1. Open WhatsApp on your iOS device.
2. Go to "Settings" in the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Account" and then "Privacy".
4. Swipe down and select “Fingerprint Lock.”
5. Enter your fingerprint to deactivate it.
6. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint has been disabled on your iOS device.

How can I deactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint if I do not have a fingerprint configured on my device?

1. Open WhatsApp on your device.
2. Go to "Settings" in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Account" and then "Privacy".
4. Swipe down and select “Fingerprint Lock.”
5. Select "Disable fingerprint" or "Disable fingerprint lock."
6. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint has been disabled on your device.

What happens if I forget to disable WhatsApp Fingerprint before changing my device?

1. If you have forgotten to disable WhatsApp Fingerprint on your old device, don't worry.
2. When setting up WhatsApp on your new device, you will be asked again to set the fingerprint lock.
3. Simply choose the “Do not use fingerprint” option when setting up your WhatsApp security on the new device.
4. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint will not be activated on your new device.

Can I deactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint temporarily?

1. Yes, you can temporarily disable WhatsApp Fingerprint in the app's privacy settings.
2. This option allows you to quickly deactivate the fingerprint to access WhatsApp whenever you want.
3. To temporarily deactivate it, follow the same steps as to permanently deactivate it and choose the “Unlock with fingerprint” or “Unlock with password” option depending on your preference.
4. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint will be temporarily disabled on your device.

How can I deactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint if I don't have the latest version of the application?

1. If you don't have the latest version of WhatsApp, head to your device's app store and check for updates for WhatsApp.
2. Download and install the latest version of the application on your device.
3. Then, follow the steps mentioned above to disable WhatsApp Fingerprint on your device.
4. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint will have been disabled on your device.

Can I disable WhatsApp Fingerprint on a shared device?

1. If you share a device with another person and they want to disable WhatsApp Fingerprint, both of you must know the configured fingerprint.
2. Open WhatsApp on the shared device.
3. Go to "Settings" and select "Account" and then "Privacy."
4. Swipe down and select “Fingerprint Lock.”
5. Enter the configured fingerprint and choose the “Disable fingerprint lock” option.
6. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint will have been disabled on the shared device.

Does deactivating WhatsApp Fingerprint affect the security of my chats?

1. Disabling WhatsApp Fingerprint does not affect the security of your chats.
2. Deactivation simply removes the fingerprint lock to access the app.
3. The security of your chats will continue to be protected by WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption methods.
4. Ready! Your chats will still be secure after disabling WhatsApp Fingerprinting.

How can I reactivate WhatsApp Fingerprint if I decide to use it again?

1. Open WhatsApp on your device.
2. Go to "Settings" in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select "Account" and then "Privacy".
4. Swipe down and select “Fingerprint Lock.”
5. Enter your fingerprint to reactivate it.
6. Ready! WhatsApp Fingerprint has been reactivated on your device.

Can I use another security method instead of WhatsApp Fingerprint?

1. Yes, WhatsApp offers the option to use a passcode or password instead of a fingerprint to lock the application.
2. Open WhatsApp on your device.
3. Go to "Settings" and select "Account" and then "Privacy."
4. Swipe down and select “Fingerprint Lock.”
5. Select the “Lock with passcode” or “Lock with password” option.
6. Ready! Now you can use another security method to block WhatsApp on your device.