The Unique Identification Authority of india (UIDAI) has recently launched a new and upgraded Aadhaar mobile application that significantly expands what citizens can do digitally — without visiting Aadhaar centres in person. This is a big step in making Aadhaar services easier, faster, and more secure for everyone.

📱 1. No More Centre Visits for Many Aadhaar Tasks

With the new Aadhaar app, you can now perform many essential Aadhaar services directly from your smartphone, eliminating the need to visit Aadhaar enrolment centres for routine updates. This includes things that earlier required booking appointments, carrying documents, and standing in long queues.

🆔 2. What You Can Do in the New App

Here are the key services you can now access from home using the Aadhaar app:

✅ Update Your mobile Number

You can now change your Aadhaar‑linked mobile number directly through the app, using secure verification — no centre visit needed.

✅ Update Your Address

Users can submit address updates (with proof) via the app, which will then be verified without visiting a centre.

✅ Lock/Unlock biometric Data

The app allows you to lock your biometrics (fingerprint/iris) to protect against misuse, and unlock them when needed.

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You can securely store your Aadhaar digitally and share it with others or with service providers using QR code scanning — this means you may not need to carry a physical Aadhaar printout anymore.

✅ Manage Multiple Aadhaar Profiles

Users can add and manage up to several Aadhaar profiles within the same app — useful for families or multiple identities.

🛡️ 3. Enhanced Security & Privacy Controls

The new app also focuses on user privacy and control:

• Biometric lock feature: Prevents unauthorized use of your fingerprint and iris data until you choose to unlock them.
• Masked Aadhaar sharing: You can share only the necessary details instead of the full Aadhaar number, improving security during verification.

This is designed to strengthen your privacy while still making Aadhaar verification fast and secure.

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📍 5. What Still Needs a Centre Visit

While the app handles most demographic updates (like address or phone number), biometric changes — like updating fingerprints, iris scans, or photos — may still require a trip to an Aadhaar Seva Kendra.

📌 6. What This Means for You

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Easier Everyday Life

• No more taking leave or waiting in queues for basic Aadhaar updates
• Manage your Aadhaar on the go from anywhere

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• One app to view, update, verify, and share your Aadhaar securely
• Works on both Android and iOS devices once installed

🛡️ Better Security

• Locking biometrics and sharing masked details help protect your identity
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📊 Summary of What You Can Do From the New Aadhaar App

Task

Now Possible via App?

Update mobile number

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Update address

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Lock/Unlock biometrics

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Store Aadhaar digitally

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Share Aadhaar QR code

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Update photograph/fingerprint/iris

⚠️ Centre visit may still be needed

✔️ Bottom Line: The new Aadhaar app lets you handle most essential Aadhaar services right from your phone — from updating contact information to storing and sharing your wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital Aadhaar — reducing time, paperwork and centre visits significantly.

 

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