According to reports, WhatsApp is in the process of developing a ‘Secret Code’ feature that would enable users to locate locked chats directly from the search bar and also lock chats across linked devices.
The developers behind WhatsApp are currently in the testing phase for an upcoming feature called ‘Secret Code,’ specifically designed for locked chats. This forthcoming functionality is expected to be compatible with linked devices and will empower users to employ custom passwords to safeguard their chat folders.
As reported by WABetaInfo, the initial discovery of this feature was made within WhatsApp beta on Android version 2.23.21.9. Users who are part of the WhatsApp beta testing program can access this version through the Google Play Store.
The upcoming ‘Secret Code’ feature will provide users with a convenient way to locate locked chats directly from the app’s search bar. Additionally, it will allow users to lock chats, even across linked devices. In the screenshot provided below, WhatsApp suggests using a straightforward word or emoji as a custom password to facilitate swift retrieval of locked chats.
Back in May of this year, WhatsApp introduced a feature allowing users to secure their chats using biometrics or PIN codes. However, this initial release left many users dissatisfied, as it did not provide a means to lock chats on secondary devices. With the potential inclusion of the latest beta feature into the stable version, users may soon have the capability to maintain the privacy of their conversations on companion devices as well.
The upcoming ‘Secret Code’ feature in WhatsApp is currently in the development phase, indicating that it may require several weeks or even months before it becomes accessible to all users. Over the past few months, WhatsApp developers have been actively enhancing the app with a range of functionalities, including the introduction of Telegram Channels, the ability to share high-definition images and videos, the option to create groups without names, and the ability to edit captions for media files.
