UIDAI has discontinued the old mAadhaar app and launched a new Aadhaar app. Now update mobile number and address at home, also know in detail about 5 big benefits like face authentication and biometric lock.
New Aadhaar App: An important update has come out for Aadhaar card users. The old ‘mAadhaar’ app has been officially discontinued by UIDAI and a brand new Aadhaar app has been launched in its place. This new app has now become the only one-stop solution for all citizens to access Aadhaar related services.
Now users will get rid of the hassle of carrying a photocopy or printout of their Aadhaar card everywhere. This new app reinforces the vision of Digital India and makes services easier, safer and a completely digital process. Here are the 5 key benefits of the new Aadhaar app in detail:
Face authentication without OTP
The biggest and most special feature of the new app is face authentication. With this feature, users will be able to verify Aadhaar details by just showing their face, without the hassle of repeatedly getting OTP or scanning fingerprints. This process is extremely fast and also significantly reduces the risk of identity fraud or fraud.
QR code based digital sharing
Now there is no need to show the entire Aadhaar card or give its xerox at hotels, offices, airports or other public-private places. The new app has a secure QR code feature. By scanning this QR code, the person or organization in question will get only the details required for verification. This preserves the user’s privacy.
Update mobile number and address at home
The biggest relief news is that now users don’t have to push Aadhaar Seva Kendra to correct minor details. Eligible users will be able to apply for updating their mobile number, address and other necessary details through the new app right from the comfort of their smartphones. More online update services will also be added to this app in future.
Biometric lock and unlock facility
This app has a strong security shield to protect personal data. Users can lock their biometric data fingerprint and face data through the app. Once locked, no one can misuse it without your permission. It can also be unlocked in seconds when needed.
Support the entire family in a single app
This new app features “One Family – One App”. Under this feature you can add Aadhaar profiles of multiple family members like children or elderly within a single mobile. This eliminates the need to keep separate phones and the entire family’s data can be easily managed in one place.
If you are still using the old mAadhaar app, you should immediately uninstall it and download the official new ‘Aadhaar App’ from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
