Archive · 28 Jan 2026
UIDAI Launches Enhanced Aadhaar App
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new Aadhaar app that helps people manage their Aadhaar details more securely and conveniently.
The app allows users to share only the information they want, verify their identity even without the internet, update their mobile number and address, and manage multiple Aadhaar profiles on a single device.
This makes it easier and safer to handle Aadhaar-related tasks.
The app is available on both iPhone and Android platforms.
UIDAI is also talking to companies like Samsung, Google, and Apple about possibly including the app directly on their devices.
This new app aims to reduce the need for physical Aadhaar cards and visits to Aadhaar centers.
UIDAI has launched an enhanced Aadhaar mobile application with features like selective sharing of personal details and offline verification.
The app allows users to update their Aadhaar-linked mobile number and address directly through the app, eliminating the need for physical visits to Aadhaar centers.
Users can manage up to five Aadhaar profiles on a single device, making it convenient for families to handle Aadhaar-related tasks.
The app includes a QR code linked to Aadhaar details for identification in authorized terminals, banks, and government offices.
UIDAI is in discussions with OEMs like Samsung, Google, and Apple to potentially embed the Aadhaar app directly into their devices.
- Who
- Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)
- What
- Launch of the enhanced Aadhaar mobile application
- When
- Officially launched (exact date not specified, but mentioned as 'shortly' and 'full-fledged version is officially live')
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance user control over Aadhaar data, improve convenience, and strengthen data privacy.
Privacy Advocates
Government and Tech Companies
Data Privacy
Privacy Advocates
Express concerns about potential misuse of Aadhaar data despite new features.
Government and Tech Companies
Emphasize the app's enhanced security measures and user control over data sharing.
- Launch Date
- Officially launched (exact date not specified, but mentioned as 'shortly' and 'full-fledged version is officially live')
- Selective Share
- Share only necessary information such as name, age, and address.
- Biometrics Lock
- One-tap biometric security for authentication.
- Family Profiles
- Manage up to five Aadhaar profiles on a single device.
- Offline Verification
- Verify identity without an internet connection.
- Mobile Number Update
- Update mobile number via face authentication.
- Address Update
- Update address details through the app.
- QR Code
- QR code linked to Aadhaar details for identification.
Sources
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