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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.
Good Lock is an exclusive One UI feature offered by Samsung, however, it is available for download to limited Galaxy devices in some regions. This app provides a bunch of modules with several customization options to make your phone smarter.
Samsung provides individual apps for customizing Quick Panel, Keyboard, Lock screen, Wallpaper, S-Pen, Home screen, Navigation bar, Themes, Always on Display, Sound, Notification history, MultiWindow, and more through Good Lock.
You will feel really lucky once you have Good Lock Modules in your smartphone as you can customize every part of your smartphone’s UI. This app is available in three languages Korean, English, and Chinese.
Download Link:
- Galaxy Store – Link
WHAT’S NEW
Samsung has rolled out a new update for its Good Lock app with version 2.2.04.92. The fresh update brings improvement to the “update all” feature. Read more here.
Take a look at the modules of Good Lock
Theme Park
- You can create and apply themes easily and quickly
Pentastic
- Apply various styles to the S Pen
Wonderland
- Allow creating 3D motion wallpaper with various effects
LockStar
- Customize and create a new lock screen and Always on Display.
KeysCafe
- Set the keyboard optimized for you and try creating your one unique animation sticker.
NavStar
- Conveniently organize the navigation bar and gesture mode.
Home Up
- Enjoy the improved One UI Home experience.
ClockFace
- You can configure many different clock styles on the lock screen and AOD and customize the clock however you want.
QuickStar
- Redesign your Quick Panel UI
Niceshot
- Use the screenshot and screen recording features more conveniently
NotiStar
- Manage the notification history easily
Edge Touch
- Adjust settings for touch on edge screen easily
NiceCatch
- You can customize Sound, Vibration, and screen history.
One Hand Operation +
- Use your phone or tablet easily with your thumb.
Routines+
- Various features have been added to Bixby Routines, allowing you to create more powerful routines.
MultiStar
- Experience the improved Multi Window
SoundAssistant
- Expand Audio System settings and increase convenience
Camera Assistant [One UI 5 or higher]
- Customize your own camera settings to your preference
RegiStar [One UI 5 or higher]
- Customize your smartphone’s home settings, search options, history, back taps, and more.
DropShip [One UI 5 or higher]
- Easily share files between devices running Android, iOS, and the Web.
Galaxy to Share [One UI 5]
- Share your own created personalization settings of various Good Lock modules
Not all countries eligible for Samsung Good Lock app, find yours
Samsung has updated its Keys Cafe Good Lock module app to version 1.6.1.10, which enhances its compatibility with the latest One UI 6.1. This update refines the user interface and provides a seamless experience across its devices.
The main highlight of this update is the theme optimization for One UI 6.1, which ensures that the visual elements of the Samsung Keys Cafe app blend smoothly with the overall theme of the user interface.
In addition, the update brings a series of bug fixes to improve the app’s stability and performance. Among the improvements, users will notice the solution of app interruptions, which previously restricted the app’s operation. It also corrects errors that occurred while selecting images for personal stickers and fixes issues on the key effect screen.
The typing practice start screen error, the progress bar error which reflects the key size in keyboard editing, and the empty key label issue have been addressed with this update.
Furthermore, the update also fixes input problems with the Chinese keyboard in the custom keyboard save menu and resolves issues that occurred when the device was rotated in the keyboard creation dialog.
If your device is eligible, you can download and install the latest update through Galaxy Store >> Menu option >> Updates.
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Good Lock
Samsung Theme Park 1.1.00.8 update released: New Functional method, features removal, and more
As promised, Samsung has released a new update for its Theme Park Good Lock Module with version 1.1.00.8. This update is rolling out to Android 14 Galaxy devices and brings new enhancements to provide a better experience.
The fresh update of the Samsung Theme Park app brings a major change to the theme application process, moving from the previous ‘APK installation method’ to a more unified ‘theme application method’ (Color Palette).
This new method is not just a name change but represents an advancement in efficiency and user experience. It promises a faster theme creation and application process, allowing users to apply their desired themes faster. Additionally, the update introduces the ability to edit and overwrite existing themes.
With this update, icons for newly installed applications will automatically align with the current icon theme to provide a consistent visual experience.
However, due to these changes, some functions have been discontinued. These include the ‘App’s theme settings’ and ‘Color palette change’ options within Theme Park. The ‘Keycap Style’ under the Keyboard settings and the ‘Folder Shape Change’ feature of the Home Screen are no longer available.
Samsung advises users to ensure that QuickStar and Keys Cafe are updated to the latest versions to maintain compatibility with Theme Park. Users will have to download a 24.6 MB package to install the Samsung Theme Park 1.1.00.8 update.
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