Meta’s popular messaging app, WhatsApp, is currently testing a much-requested feature: the ability to sign out without losing your data.
As reported by GSMArena, users of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android have discovered a new “Log Out” option under account settings. This feature offers two choices:
- Log out and delete data – similar to uninstalling the app, this option logs you out and erases all app data and preferences. However, you’ll still remain a member of your existing groups.
- Log out without deleting data – this lets you sign out while keeping all your chats, preferences, and group memberships intact. Everything will be available when you sign back in.
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This feature is ideal for users who want to temporarily take a break from WhatsApp without permanently removing their data.
Currently, the sign-out option is labeled as “Internal,” meaning it’s still being tested internally by WhatsApp’s development team. The next steps are expected to include a wider beta rollout, followed by a stable release to all users.
