WhatsApp Update Blocks Screenshots of Contact Profile Pictures to Improve Privacy
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WhatsApp is rolling out an update that blocks taking screenshots of contact profile pictures. Attempting to do so results in an error or blank screen.
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The update prevents impersonation and aims to improve privacy, but you can still screenshot the smaller preview image in chats.
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The change seems to be rolling out via a server-side update, not specific app builds. Other messaging apps like Telegram and Signal lack this restriction.
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You can hide your own profile picture for more privacy by changing your settings.
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The update was initially spotted by Android Police and appears tied to recent Android app updates, rather than iOS.