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The Verge
6 days ago
- Business
- The Verge
WhatsApp is working on an easier way to log out
WhatsApp is developing a solution for users to take a break from the messaging service without nuking their account data. A new 'Logout [internal]' option spotted in the WhatsApp 2.25.17.37 beta release by Android Authority presents users with the choice to sign out on their primary WhatsApp device while either retaining or erasing their app data and preferences. For all intents and purposes, the only way that users can currently sign out of WhatsApp's mobile app is to either wipe the app data from Android device settings or delete WhatsApp entirely on iOS. Linked devices running the web and desktop app versions of WhatsApp make it far easier by comparison, providing a clear log out button under the user profile. The new Logout button is located in WhatsApp's user settings below the account deletion button. The 'Erase all Data & preferences' option does exactly that, according to Android Authority, while the 'Keep all Data & preferences' option is better for taking some temporary respite from the service, or for users without dual-SIM devices who need to switch accounts, as the account will be exactly as it was left when you sign back in. It isn't clear when (or if) this developmental feature will be rolled out to the public, or if it will be available on both Android and iOS, given each currently has a different logout process. We have asked Meta for more information.
Android Authority
7 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
WhatsApp may soon let you take a break without deleting your account (APK teardown)
Damien Wilde / Android Authority TL;DR WhatsApp may soon allow users to log out of their accounts on their phones. It could introduce a new 'Logout' option that temporarily disables WhatsApp without deleting user data or removing them from groups. Currently, WhatsApp only allows users to delete their account on their primary device. Although you can log out of your WhatsApp account on linked devices, the messaging app currently doesn't let you log out on your primary phone. It only gives you the option to delete your WhatsApp account, which clears all your data and removes you from all groups. The delete account option isn't ideal if you only want to disable WhatsApp on your phone temporarily. Thankfully, the chat app seems to have a better solution in the works. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Authority. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. An APK teardown helps predict features that may arrive on a service in the future based on work-in-progress code. However, it is possible that such predicted features may not make it to a public release. We've spotted an upcoming 'Logout' option in the latest WhatsApp beta release (version 2.25.17.37). As you can see in the attached screenshot, the option appears within the app's Account settings. Tapping on it opens a pop-up with two options that let you log out of your WhatsApp with or without erasing all data and preferences. The 'Erase all Data & preferences' option works exactly like uninstalling WhatsApp from your device. It logs you out of WhatsApp and deletes all app data and preferences, but doesn't remove you from groups. The 'Keep all Data & preferences' option is better if you want a short break from the messaging app, troubleshoot an issue, or switch accounts, as it simply logs you out of your current account. Your chats, group chats, data, and preferences remain untouched, and restore everything by signing back in with your phone number. The Logout option is likely being tested internally, as it shows an 'Internal' badge in the current WhatsApp beta release. We expect it to reach some users with a subsequent beta build before rolling out widely on the stable channel, so you might have to wait a while to try it out. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
