en.Wedoany.com Reported - WhatsApp is testing a new logout option on Android, allowing users to sign out of their account without deleting chat messages or notification settings. WABetaInfo discovered this update in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android.

The new option addresses a long-standing issue: previously, when users logged out of WhatsApp, local messages were deleted, requiring restoration from a backup and reconfiguration upon re-login. The new feature works more like other common apps, keeping chat history and notification preferences on the device, storing login credentials locally instead of clearing them, and allowing the app to restore its previous state more quickly when re-accessing the account. Meta describes this feature as a more flexible alternative to uninstalling the app, suitable for users who want to temporarily pause data usage or take a break from messaging.

For beta users with access to this feature, the new logout option is located in the "Account" section of the app settings. Selecting it initiates a logout process, including a confirmation step before finalization. After the account is disconnected from the device, stored data and access details remain unchanged. WhatsApp also displays several suggestions to help users avoid accidental operations in certain scenarios. The feature is being rolled out to some users enrolled in the beta program, following the release of WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.21.9, available through the Google Play Store beta channel. WhatsApp has not yet announced when the logout option will be available in the stable version, whether it will launch on iOS, or if there will be regional availability differences. Like most beta features, this functionality may change before widespread release.

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