Aadhaar BIG news! New App LIVE Now! Get verified through face recognition, iPhone users will not…, Google Play Store to…, how to install- step by step guide

New Delhi: The wait is finally over, the new Aadhaar app is here and available for download on the Play Store. Although, the app is currently in the early access, users can still download and start using it. However, it’s important to note that the iPhone users won’t be able to use it for now. Here in this article, we will list the various features of this new Aadhaar app and how to use it.

As per the details shared by the IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in April this year, there will no longer be a need to submit a photocopy of your Aadhaar card at hotels, airports, while buying a SIM card, or at any other place in the new app.

Here are some of the key features of the new Aadhaar App:

  • There will no longer be a need to submit a photocopy of your Aadhaar card at hotels, airports, while buying a SIM card, or at any other place in the new app.
  • The app has been launched to make sharing Aadhaar more secure and convenient.
  • With the help of this app, any user will be able to verify their identity digitally.
  • There will be no need to submit a photocopy of the Aadhaar card anymore.
  • Until now, people had to submit photocopies of their Aadhaar card at various places for identity verification.

How to Install: Check steps here

For the convenience of the users, we have mentioned the steps via which they can install the app:

  • Go to the Google Play Store on your phone and search for “Aadhaar.”
  • Check the list of Aadhaar-related apps.
  • From the list, you can install the second app shown.

There are two important things to keep in mind here:

First, install the app on the same phone that has the SIM card linked to your Aadhaar. This is similar to how payment apps work. Second, before installing, make sure that you are downloading the correct app developed by UIDAI.

Here’s how to use it:

  • First, select your preferred language.
  • Then, enter your Aadhaar number.
  • After that, you will be asked to send a message. For this step, it’s important that the phone has a SIM card linked to your Aadhaar number, as the message will be sent from that number.
  • Next, you’ll see the face authentication option. You’ll need to position your face within the circle on the screen to verify your identity.
  • After that, you will be asked to set a 6-digit PIN.
  • Once you confirm the PIN, you’ll be logged in to the application.

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