The guidelines on WhatsApp are being modified. Because "view once" files are no longer only accessible on your primary phone, proceed with caution

The guidelines on WhatsApp are being modified. Because "view once" files are no longer only accessible on your primary phone, proceed with caution.

One of the most used features in instant messaging apps like WhatsApp is files that can only be viewed once.

Files that can only be viewed once are useful for sharing sensitive information, but they also carry some risks, especially if the recipient has, for example, two devices.

However, until now, for privacy and security reasons, WhatsApp has only allowed these files to be opened after they appear on the main device.

But as Wabetainfo points out, the latest WhatsApp beta, specifically 2.25.3.7, already allows users to view attachments in a single view on complementary devices.

This means that if this is released to the stable version in the future, when you receive temporary multimedia files like photos and videos, you will be able to view them not only on your primary device but also on secondary devices.

This will make life much easier for the user, who will be able to view these files on other devices as well, but on the other hand, this may open up the possibility of the other person viewing your temporary file multiple times.

For example, if this was expanded to WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp Desktop, it would be much easier to save or copy this temporary content.

There may also be other tricks, like disconnecting from the internet to view the temporary file and then continuing to view it on secondary devices.

In any case, it is always advisable not to share temporary files of private photos or videos, even with people you know. Common sense is always the best security tool, and all internet users should use it.


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