WhatsApp update will start soon: Lock screenshot to specific regions

The messaging service plans to enhance the privacy of its users in the latest version. The ability to take screenshots will be restricted.

MUNICH – Some WhatsApp messages are too good to keep forever. Chats with loved ones can usually be captured using a screenshot. But be careful: not all WhatsApp functions allow taking a screenshot. An additional exception is now introduced that does not allow certain media to be stored or forwarded.

Latest Version: WhatsApp prohibits taking screenshots of profile pictures

This change will initially affect Android users. On the WABetaInfo-The blog regularly publishes information about application updates. WhatsApp 2.24.4.25 beta for Android brings important changes. Users are now no longer allowed to take screenshots of other users' profile photos. More changes are coming for Android users. This WhatsApp function will be chargeable.

Five years ago, WhatsApp disabled the ability to download personal photos. This change was made for privacy reasons. However, since then it is still possible to capture images through screenshot. In the new version, when the user tries to take a screenshot, an error message appears: “Screenshot cannot be taken due to application limitations.”

WhatsApp plans to protect user privacy with a new update

high WABetaInfo The update aims to protect user privacy. Profile photos are often personal photos intended to be shared only with contacts. If you don't want a profile picture, you can also create your own WhatsApp avatar. The new feature can prevent unauthorized use or distribution of these images. This means that third-party photos cannot be used for purposes such as identity theft or harassment.

The new version will be made available to other users in the next few weeks. It is also forbidden to save one-time photos and videos. WhatsApp no ​​longer allows screenshots since 2022. However, unlike Snapchat, the attempt will not be visible to the other person. (no)

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