Want to hide 'Last Seen' timestamp on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in Anroid Phones that users can disable the 'Last Seen' timestamp. Although iPhone users have been enjoying the feature to hide 'Last Seen' timestamp for so long, Anroid users got this option now only.
But there's a limitation to the iPhone users that the feature once changed cannot be altered back for the next 24 hours.Whereas, Anroid users are free to change the Last Seen status as many times they want without any restriction.Also, they enjoy the feature of restricting who can see your profile photo and status under the privacy menu which the iPhone users lack.

However, this new feature will not be available to the users from Google Play Store as of now.So, a few amendments need to be done in the Settings menu for it.

Here are the steps to hide 'Last Seen' timestamp :

• For iPhone users:

1. Open WhatsApp -> Chat Settings -> select Advanced.
2. Now turn toggle the 'Last Seen Timestamp' 'off.'

• For Anroid Phone users:

Anroid users need to do a slight modification in the Settings to avail it.

1. Requirement : Smartphone needs to run Android 2.1 or a newer version.
2. Go to Settings menu and enable 'Download from Unknown Sources' in the Security tab.
3. From WhatsApp website, download the APK (application) file available under www.whatsapp.com/Android/
4. when the downloading gets finished, tap on it.
5. It will show two options - 'Package Installer' and 'Verify and Install'; select the first one.
6. After this installment, your WhatsApp has been updated.
7. Now, Open WhatsApp Setting -> Account -> Privacy.
8. You will see the 'Last Seen' option here, with three options - Everyone, My Contacts and Nobody. Select the one as per your need.

One main thing which needs to be remembered is that when you alter the settings to hide the Last Seen feature, so that others won't be able to see your timestamp, then you will not be able to see theirs as well. 

Source: TOI Tech.