The UIDAI has started rolling out a new Aadhaar mobile app that will make life much easier for many people. One of the biggest problems with Aadhaar till now was updating the mobile number. For this, users always had to visit an Aadhaar center, stand in queues, wait for their turn, and complete the whole KYC process again.
But now, with the new Aadhaar app update, UIDAI says that mobile number updating can be done directly from home. This is a big step toward digital services because the mobile number is the most important part of Aadhaar verification.
In this article, I will explain the new feature in very simple words—what it means, how it helps, and how you can use it when the update becomes available for everyone.
Why This New Feature Is Important
Today, almost every Aadhaar service needs OTP verification—whether you are downloading an Aadhaar PDF, updating your address, checking service details, or linking Aadhaar with other documents.
If your mobile number is old, switched off, lost, or you changed your SIM, your Aadhaar becomes almost unusable.
Because of this, millions of people had trouble accessing government services.
With the new Aadhaar app, this major issue will slowly go away. Users will be able to update their number in a few steps using their phone itself.
How the New Aadhaar App Update Will Work
UIDAI has confirmed that the new mobile number update feature will use:
- OTP-based verification
- Face authentication through the phone camera
This means the app will confirm that you are the real Aadhaar owner without needing to visit any center.
Face authentication is already used in several Aadhaar services, but this is the first time it will be used for mobile number updates. UIDAI is also taking feedback from early testers before launching it for all users.
Other Improvements Coming in the New Aadhaar App
Along with mobile number updating from home, the new app will bring many useful changes:
1. Faster Aadhaar Updates
Users will no longer need to wait in long queues at Aadhaar Seva Kendras. Basic updates like mobile number and profile management will become quick and simple.
2. Better Security Features
The new app will have stronger security using:
- Face recognition
- Secure OTP
- App-level PIN
- QR-based verification
This will protect users from fraud and identity misuse.
3. Easy Profile Management
Users will be able to manage their own Aadhaar plus their family’s Aadhaar profiles if they all use the same phone number. This is very helpful in households.
4. Document-Free Verification
Some Aadhaar services will no longer require physical documents because the new app will support digital authentication.
How to Update Mobile Number Using the Aadhaar App (When Feature Launches)
Once UIDAI releases the feature for everyone, the process will look something like this:
- Install or update the new Aadhaar app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the app and log in using your existing Aadhaar number.
- Choose the option ‘Update Mobile Number’.
- Enter your new mobile number.
- Complete face authentication using your phone camera.
- Enter the OTP sent to your new number.
- Confirm the request and submit.
The update will be completed automatically after verification.
Who Will Benefit the Most
This feature will help many types of people:
- Users who live far away from Aadhaar centers
- Senior citizens who cannot visit centers easily
- People who lost their old SIM
- Users who want quick online access to government services
- Families who manage multiple Aadhaar profiles
This change will save both time and money.
Simple Opinion
In my view, this new Aadhaar app update is one of the most useful digital changes in recent years. Many people suffer only because their mobile number is not updated in Aadhaar. The ability to update it from home will save crores of people from long waiting lines and unnecessary travel.
This also shows how UIDAI is slowly moving towards a fully digital Aadhaar system—where updates, verification, and identity checks all happen from your smartphone.
The Final Words
The new Aadhaar app will soon make mobile number updating possible from home using OTP and face authentication. This is a big improvement for millions of users across India. The update will provide a faster, safer, and easier way to keep your Aadhaar profile working smoothly.
As soon as UIDAI rolls this out for everyone, people will be able to manage updates without visiting any center.
