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Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by tinaryne32: 3:45pm On Jun 17, 2025
Yes i noticed this feature on WhatsApp few years ago

Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by 8starmember: 3:48pm On Jun 17, 2025
Since na

But add anything

You can use another phone to capture what ever you want to capture
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by LZAA: 3:52pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
No matter how you try to take screenshot of someone's WhatsApp profile picture, it won't be possible.
Old news grin
But it's very necessary so Ap*cheat goons won't misbehave grin
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by alobright17(m): 3:54pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
No matter how you try to take screenshot of someone's WhatsApp profile picture, it won't be possible.
Do you also know you can use another phone camera to capture whatever you want to ?
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by chiagozien(m): 3:58pm On Jun 17, 2025
Akalia:
You are smart.

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I just learned that one





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Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by guobe(op): 4:04pm On Jun 17, 2025
Konquest:
The feature is part of that platform's unique way of protecting the supposed privacy of users even though the United States Intelligence Agencies collaborate with these social media platforms on sharing intelligence. If you post anything obnoxious or detrimental to the internal security United States on X, you will be flagged down if you fly into the United States and risk being sent back on the same flight if what you posted randomly is deemed offensive.

A few years ago in the 2010s two British tourists were denied full entry into the United States from the airport simply because they bantered that they were gonna have a "bomb" in the United States. Bomb was used allegorically here for "having a great time in the United States." The story was all over the media outlets.
USA and their wahala. Always monitoring.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by guobe(op): 4:05pm On Jun 17, 2025
alobright17:
Do you also know you can use another phone camera to capture whatever you want to ?
Yep but I doubt if they will get a good quality picture.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by TimiofAbuja: 4:11pm On Jun 17, 2025
rubbish but I can use my laptop to copy any profile picture
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Batman2412(m): 4:16pm On Jun 17, 2025
I once chatted a babe and she asked if it's really me cos my profile asked her to pay for something I don't even know about. I said it's me but I don't ask for any form of payment online. That was when I knew someone used my photo to b0mb. I removed all my online photos and decided to go anonymous. So, it's good Whatsapp makes it impossible to take screenshots of profile pictures. I've known about it for a while now
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by teniboss(m): 4:17pm On Jun 17, 2025
SpencerForbes:
I’ve experienced a lot. Even tried my babe’s own and I was still restricted. I kinda like it cos why would someone screenshot another person photo without asking for permission?
Just dial her number on WhatsApp Voice call and take your screenshot in peace
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by VanuatuWycombe: 4:18pm On Jun 17, 2025
jakD:
That was before, not anymore. Go and try it again and you'll see that the policy covers that too.
I just tried it and it worked. Even the quality is ok, to a greater extent. The quality may be blurry, when an attempt is made to expand it to more than 100% of its original size.

Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by alobright17(m): 4:23pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
Yep but I doubt if they will get a good quality picture.
says who ? Try it first and see , because I’ve done that myself
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by NotOfThisWorld(f): 4:30pm On Jun 17, 2025
I didn't know but that's awesome. It's partly why i neve use my photo on my dp but good to know now that people can't take screenshots.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Ijaya123: 4:58pm On Jun 17, 2025
Whatsapp desktop doesn't have that restriction. That's what use most of the time.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by lebete3000: 5:09pm On Jun 17, 2025
DrAda:
Yes.

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Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by shizzleStar: 5:14pm On Jun 17, 2025
Yes

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This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.
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Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by FRANKOSKI(m): 5:15pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
No matter how you try to take screenshot of someone's WhatsApp profile picture, it won't be possible.
Use another phone camera and snap it. No teacher taught me this one oo
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by jakD(m): 5:19pm On Jun 17, 2025
VanuatuWycombe:
I just tried it and it worked. Even the quality is ok, to a greater extent. The quality may be blurry, when an attempt is made to expand it to more than 100% of its original size.
I don't know about this then. I still tried it again and it's restricted unless you're taking a screenshot of your own profile though.

Edited.
Oh! I got you. That screenshot was from a group, not an individual.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Akpesku: 5:33pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
No matter how you try to take screenshot of someone's WhatsApp profile picture, it won't be possible.
Open it on WhatsApp web and screenshot it easily and clearly.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by femi4: 5:39pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
No matter how you try to take screenshot of someone's WhatsApp profile picture, it won't be possible.
Use another phone..............
O ti lo
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by dinkyicon: 5:48pm On Jun 17, 2025
you can get it on whatsapp pc, just snip the picture
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Fekumzi123: 6:36pm On Jun 17, 2025
airsaylongcome:
lol…protecting you say? People post more personal, more recent pics of themselves in WhatsApp status than in DP. And statuses have no such restrictions. I think it’s a total stupid move to block that. Plus if someone really wanted the DP, grab another phone and take a pic of it. They can never block that
You're wrong.
Not everyone posts pictures indiscriminately
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Emeka71(m): 6:49pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
Facebook allows it I think and scammers use it to scam alot.
Facebook that is just closing down my account anyhow.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Techie25: 6:49pm On Jun 17, 2025
grin grin grin grin grin cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy

That's the way users like me with two phones laugh at WhatsApp.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by VanuatuWycombe: 7:22pm On Jun 17, 2025
jakD:
I don't know about this then. I still tried it again and it's restricted unless you're taking a screenshot of your own profile though.

Edited.
Oh! I got you. That screenshot was from a group, not an individual.
It works for an individual too.

See this attachment.

Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by themanderon: 7:54pm On Jun 17, 2025
Use another clear phone and capture it opari.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Inosky: 8:32pm On Jun 17, 2025
I once tried it months ago and it rejected me. But if you want to get the picture, just view and use another photo to snap it. grin
For the face you can view it, you should be able to save the photo, except they the person locked or stay anonymous.
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Kaycee9242(m): 9:34pm On Jun 17, 2025
jakD:
That was before, not anymore. Go and try it again and you'll see that the policy covers that too.
Even if you try to share screen the profile picture will go blank
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by Kaycee9242(m): 9:35pm On Jun 17, 2025
guobe:
No matter how you try to take screenshot of someone's WhatsApp profile picture, it won't be possible.
Even if you try to share screen the profile picture goes blank
Re: Do You Know That Whatsapp Has This Feature And Why? by guobe(op): 9:59pm On Jun 17, 2025
Kaycee9242:
Even if you try to share screen the profile picture goes blank
Ok.................. .............
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