Aadhaar’s Biggest App Update Goes Live Today: Here Are the Top 5 Features

Aadhaar has become one of the most widely used digital identities in India. It shows up everywhere, from getting a mobile connection and opening bank accounts to accessing government schemes and filing taxes.

But despite its importance, using Aadhaar hasn’t always been convenient. Cards get misplaced, mobile numbers become outdated, and sharing full photocopies often feels risky.

That’s where UIDAI’s new Aadhaar app comes in. The full version of the app launches today, January 28, 2026, with features aimed at making Aadhaar easier to manage and safer to share.

Here are the top features worth knowing.

Selective Sharing of Aadhaar Details

One of the most practical additions is the Selective Share feature.

Instead of sharing your entire Aadhaar details, you can choose what information to share. This directly addresses the risk that comes with distributing full Aadhaar photocopies.

In everyday situations where only basic identity details are required, selective sharing could reduce unnecessary exposure of personal data.

Offline Identity Verification

The new app also supports offline verification.

This means identity verification can be done without an internet connection. In real-world scenarios where connectivity is limited or unreliable, this feature could make Aadhaar more practical.

Mobile Number Update Using Face Authentication

Another major addition is the ability to update the mobile number linked to Aadhaar.

Users can update their mobile number using Aadhaar face authentication. UIDAI has also indicated that Aadhaar users will be able to update their mobile numbers from anywhere, anytime.

The organisation confirmed on its official X handle that the full version of the Aadhaar app arrives today.

For many people, this could be one of the most useful features in the update.

One-Tap Biometrics Lock

Security is another focus of the new app.

Users can lock and unlock biometric authentication with a single tap. This gives people more direct control over how their Aadhaar biometrics are used.

For many users, this could make Aadhaar feel less passive and more secure.

Family Profiles on One Phone

The Family Profiles feature allows users to manage multiple Aadhaar profiles on a single device.

For families that often handle documents for children or elderly members, this could simplify identity management.

Instead of juggling multiple documents, everything can be accessed through one app.