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Now send and receive payments with WhatsApp on Samsung phones
WhatsApp has officially announced on November 6, 2020, that it is bringing a new feature for its users of India to send and receive money through WhatsApp. With this function, WhatsApp has made transferring money just as easy as sending a message.
The WhatsApp Pay feature has developed in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the UPI. Unified Payment Interface (UPI) is India’s first real-time payment system that allows transactions with over 160 supported banks.
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If you’re from India and want to use the WhatsApp Pay feature you just have a bank account and debit card. WhatsApp has picked to be working with five leading banks in India: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, the State Bank of India, and Jio Payments Bank.
WhatsApp has released the payment functionality in India but it is available for only 20 million users for now due to the strict diligence of NPCI. This month NPCI announce a 30% cap on the total amount of UPI transactions done by Third Party App Providers.
Well, here we have a step-by-step guide to enable and start using the payment feature on WhatsApp Messenger. To start using WhatsApp Pay, you just have to install the latest version of WhatsApp and some luck ( there’s no way to bypass the recruitment process).
You can also use the payment feature on the latest version of WhatsApp Beta. It will soon be available with the stable version but at this time, you’ve to switch to the beta version of WhatsApp to test this feature.
After installing the latest WhatsApp Beta on your Samsung smartphone, follow the steps given below:
- Just tap on the three dots to open the additional options menu
- Find the Payments option then click on it
- Hit on the “Add payment method” option
- Select your bank in the list
- Wait for the bank verification process
- Allow verifying phone number via SMS
That’s all, after successful verification, just set the UPI PIN using a debit card and start sending/receiving payments through WhatsApp Messenger.
* If you are still unable to found the Payments option then you’ll have to wait a bit longer because this feature only available for 20 million users.
* If you’ve spotted the Payments function in the settings menu, still it is not assured that this feature will be activated on your phone. You might face an on-screen prompt – “You can’t set up payments in WhatsApp right now.”
* Article first time created on December 23, 2020.
Samsung MultiStar Good Lock module is getting a new update with version 7.1.33. The new update brings new features and improvements for Galaxy tablets and foldables to enhance the multitasking experience.
The new update of the Samsung MultiStar app adds the ‘Maintain Split Mode’ function, which is available for devices with One UI 6.1 or later. This feature allows users to keep their screen view active even after closing and reopening apps to enhance productivity on large screens.
Moreover, the update enhances the visibility of the navigation bar, making it easier for users to move through their devices. It also fixes an issue where settings would not reset after app data was deleted.
This update is compatible with devices that operate on One UI 6.0 or One UI 6.1. Users of eligible devices just need to download a 16.14MB package to install the update via the Galaxy Store. Also, they can get it directly from the third-party app source link mentioned here.
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Samsung has released an update for the Health app on Wear OS devices including Galaxy Watch 4, Galaxy Watch 5, and Galaxy Watch 6 models. Identified via version 6.26.6.001, the update is available for download on the Galaxy Store with an installation package size of 98.95MB.
The latest update of the Samsung Health app for Wear OS addresses some issues to enhance the overall stability and performance of the app. Although the update does not introduce new features, it ensures users a smoother and more reliable experience.
Samsung Health app is a versatile tool for tracking various health-related metrics, including physical activity, calorie information, sleep quality, and stress levels.
For those eager to upgrade, the Samsung Health 6.26.6.001 update can be accessed through the Galaxy Store by navigating to the Menu option and selecting Updates. Additionally, a third-party source link for downloading the update is also available.
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Samsung Keyboard app is getting a new update with version 5.8.20.12 for One UI devices. The new update improves the overall performance of the app to provide a better user experience.
The fresh update of the Samsung Keyboard app fixes some issues that users encountered in the previous version. In addition, the update also enhances some functions of the app for smoother and enhanced performance.
However, the update does not include any new features or changes. You can get the update via Galaxy Store by downloading an 87.25MB installation package.
To check the update, you just need to open the Galaxy Store app >> Menu option >> Updates. If your Galaxy device received the Samsung Keyboard 5.8.20.12 update then download it now to get enhanced features.
Aside from this, some Galaxy device users encountered an issue with applying custom keyboard themes. However, Samsung confirmed that the Theme Park keyboard theme does not apply properly when the color palette feature is active and the next update will resolve this issue.
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