In a blog post, WhatsApp said this 'View ones' media feature can be used for sharing pictures like trying new clothes at a store, a quick reaction to a moment in time, or something sensitive like a Wi-Fi password. After the recipient opens it, it’ll be deleted. When sending a photo or video, you can make it 'view once' by tapping the “1' button to the left of the send button. How to send 'View once' photos/videos on WhatsApp? If the photo or video has already been opened, the media will not be included in the backup and can’t be restored.

View once media can be restored from backup if the message is unopened at the time of backup.

An individual must select view once media each time you want to send a view once photo or video.

If you don’t open the photo or video within 14 days of it being sent, the media will expire from the chat.

One can only see if a recipient has opened a view once photo or video if they have read receipts turned on.

One cannot forward, save, star, or share photos or videos that were sent or received with the view once media is enabled.

Once you send a view once a photo or video, you won’t be able to view it again.

Media will not be saved to the recipient’s Photos or Gallery.

You won’t be notified if someone takes a screenshot or screen recording,' WhatsApp said in a blog post on Wednesday.Ībout WhatsApp's 'View Once' key features: For example, it's possible for someone to: Take a screenshot or screen recording of the media before it disappears. 'Only send photos or videos with view once media enabled to trusted individuals.

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