Update Your Arattai App Today – A Big Security Feature Is Finally Coming
India’s own messaging app Arattai is again in the news, and this time the reason is really big and positive. A few weeks ago, the app suddenly became super popular. Thousands of people downloaded it because it looked like a strong Indian competitor to WhatsApp.
But there was one big negative point:
➡️ Arattai did not have end-to-end encryption (E2E).
Many users said the app is good but without E2E it felt “unsafe” or “not private enough.”
And honestly, they were right. In today’s time, privacy is not just a feature — it’s almost a need.
But now the good news is here.
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has officially confirmed that end-to-end encryption is coming to Arattai, and the update will start rolling out tonight.
He asked all users to update their Arattai app as soon as possible.
What Is End-to-End Encryption (E2E)?
Let’s explain in super easy words.
E2E means:
✔ Only you and the person you are chatting with can read your messages.
No company, no hacker, no outsider can see them.
Even Arattai team can’t read your chats.
It’s the same secure technology used by apps like WhatsApp and Signal.
So, this update is a huge positive boost for privacy lovers.
When Will Arattai Get E2E Encryption?
Sridhar Vembu wrote on X (Twitter) that:
👉 E2E encryption rollout will start Tuesday night.
👉 Users must update their Arattai app from Play Store or App Store.
👉 Your contacts must update too.
He also said something very important:
“If you and your contact both update to the latest version, only then you can use end-to-end encrypted chat.”
So, if your friend didn’t update, you will not get full E2E chat with them.
This is one small limitation, but it’s a normal thing in such updates.
How Will E2E Work on Arattai? (Simple Explanation)
This part confused many people, so let’s break it into simple steps.
✔ Step 1: You update the app.
✔ Step 2: Your contact updates the app.
✔ Step 3: The app will create a new encrypted chat automatically.
✔ Step 4: Your old chat will be moved to archive.
So the old chat will not work anymore. If you click the old chat, it will take you to the new E2E encrypted chat screen.
This is a bit weird but not a big problem. It is done to protect your chats with a stronger new system.
What If You Don’t Update the App?
Sridhar Vembu explained this part very clearly:
➡ If your contact is using an old version and you are using a new one,
you can continue chatting for 3 days only.
➡ After 3 days, the app will automatically force everyone to update.
➡E2E will become a system-wide rule after that.
So, the best and simple thing is:
Just update your app today and tell your friends to update too.
Will Arattai Group Chats Get E2E Encryption?
Right now — NO.
Group chats do not support end-to-end encryption yet.
This is a negative point, but the good thing is:
👉 Sridhar Vembu confirmed that group E2E will come in a few weeks.
👉 First it will come for small or medium groups, then later for big groups.
So yes, the feature is coming soon.
Will Encrypted Chats Have Backup?
At launch — NO, backups will not work for encrypted chats.
This is another small negative point.
But again, the good news:
👉 Backup support will come within two weeks.
After that, your E2E chats can also be backed up safely.
More Features Are Coming to Arattai
Sridhar Vembu said something exciting:
“We have many more cool features in the works once we get through this big transition.”
This means Arattai will soon get:
✔ New privacy features
✔ More chat options
✔ Better UI
✔ Maybe even some features better than WhatsApp
Though the app was topping the charts earlier, it is now not even in top 100 in India.
So this update may help Arattai bounce back again.
If Arattai plays smart, it can become a strong Indian alternative to WhatsApp.
Why This Update Is Important (Easy Summary)
Here is a very simple and honest summary:
Positive Points
✔ Better privacy
✔ Messages become 100% secure
✔ You get more control on chats
✔ Indian app getting stronger
✔ New features coming soon
Negative Points
✘ Group chats not encrypted yet
✘ Old chats will be archived
✘ Backup of E2E not available for 2 weeks
✘ Both people must update
Still, overall this is a powerful update and a much needed one.
