Discover WhatsApp’s new hidden features like multi-device mode, chat lock, view once media, message edit, and status download without apps. Easy step-by-step guide.
WhatsApp keeps adding new features, but most people don’t even know how to use them.
These hidden features can save time, improve privacy, and make chatting more secure and smart.
Here are the top WhatsApp hidden features you should try today 👇
🔄 1. Use One WhatsApp Account on Multiple Devices
Earlier, we could use WhatsApp on only one phone.
But now, you can use one WhatsApp account on up to 4 devices — without keeping your main phone online.
How to Enable:
- Open WhatsApp
- Tap Linked Devices
- Tap Link a Device
- Scan QR code on the secondary phone/device
✅ Works on phones, laptops, tablets.
🔐 2. Lock Individual Chats (Chat Lock Feature)
You can lock specific chats with your fingerprint or Face ID.
How to Use:
- Open any chat
- Tap Profile
- Select Chat Lock
- Turn ON Lock This Chat
Your locked chats move to a hidden password-protected folder.
🎭 3. Secret Chat Without Last Seen / Online Status
If you want privacy while messaging:
Go to:
Settings → Privacy → Last Seen & Online
Select:
- Nobody (for Last Seen)
- Same as Last Seen (for Online Status)
No one will know when you’re online ✅
🎥 4. Send View Once Photos & Videos
Photos/videos disappear after the receiver views them one time.
How to Use:
Attach Photo → Tap View Once (1 icon) → Send
Perfect for private media.
⬇️ 5. Download Status Without Any App
If you use File Manager, you can download status easily.
Steps:
- View the status normally
- Open File Manager
- Go to:
Android → Media → com.whatsapp → WhatsApp → Media → .Statuses
- Copy the image/video to your gallery
No app needed ✅
📝 6. Message Yourself (Digital Notebook)
Save notes, links, reminders, drafts, passwords safely.
Just open WhatsApp → Search your name → Chat with yourself.
✍️ 7. Edit Messages After Sending
Typed something wrong?
Long press message → Edit → Correct → Save
(Works within 15 minutes after sending)
🗳️ 8. Polls in Chats & Groups
Great for planning events or team decisions.
How to Create Poll:
- Button → Poll → Add Question & Options.
✅ Summary
| Feature | Use |
|---|---|
| Multi-device login | Use WhatsApp on 4 devices |
| Chat Lock | Hide private chats |
| Status Save | Download status without app |
| View Once Media | Private sharing |
| Message Yourself | Notes & reminders |
| Edit Message | Fix typos |
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