UIDAI new app: If you have been using the mAadhaar App to keep your digital Aadhaar Card on your smartphone, this update is crucial for you. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is gradually discontinuing the mAadhaar app, and introducing a revamped “Aadhaar” app in its place. The new app offers enhanced security measures and incorporates advanced functions such as face authentication, QR-code validation, and digital ID sharing. Its user interface has been redesigned to be intuitive and easy to navigate.
Do you need to transfer old data?
Users who have been accustomed to the old app are wondering if they will need to transfer their profile and data to the new app through a complex process. The good news is that there is no need for manual data migration. Once the new app is fully available, all you have to do is install it on your device, verify your Aadhaar-linked mobile number, complete the face authentication process, and your updated digital profile will be set up instantly.
What sets the new app apart?
– Elimination of photocopying hassle: You will no longer have to carry photocopies of your Aadhaar card for activities like hotel check-ins, office access, obtaining a new SIM card, or house hunting.
– QR Code Authentication: The new app allows you to verify your identity by displaying a QR code, enabling you to share only necessary information and retain control over your personal data.
– Face Authentication: This feature is a highlight of the new app. During setup, not only will your OTP be verified, but your face will also be scanned to prevent unauthorized use of your Aadhaar information.
Launched in 2009, Aadhaar is today the world’s largest biometric identification system. According to reports, over 1.44 billion Aadhaar numbers have been issued under it. Keeping this in mind, UIDAI discontinued the old mAadhaar app and released a new, more advanced app. Its full version was recently released. This new app not only makes Aadhaar paperless but also provides greater control over Aadhaar-related information. However, this raises the question of whether the old mAadhaar account will need to be transferred to the new app, and what features does the new app bring?
It’s worth noting that you can use the new Aadhaar App as a new user, and your old mAadhaar app account doesn’t need to be linked to it. Furthermore, the new app allows you to digitally share your Aadhaar and correct errors related to your name and address. Furthermore, you can also apply a biometric lock to this new app to keep your Aadhaar secure.