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Can you update Aadhaar details like date of birth, mobile number, address through mAadhaar app?

Where can mAadhaar be used?
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Where can mAadhaar be used?
mAadhaar app can be used anywhere anytime within India. mAadhaar is more than Aadhaar card in a wallet. On one hand the mAadhaar profile is accepted as a valid ID proof and on the other, Aadhaar number holder can use the features in the app to share their eKYC or QR code with service providers who sought Aadhaar verification of their customers before providing Aadhaar services.

(Information from UIDAI FAQ section)
How Aadhaar number holder can create profile on m-Aadhaar App?
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How Aadhaar number holder can create profile on m-Aadhaar App?
Only someone with an Aadhaar linked to a registered mobile number can create Aadhaar profile in the mAadhaar App. They can register their profile in an App installed in any smartphone. However the OTP will be sent to only their registered mobile. Steps to register Aadhaar profile are given below:

Launch the app.
Tap on the Register Aadhaar tab on the top of main dashboard
Create a 4 digit Pin/Password(memorize this password, as it will be required to access profile)
Provide Valid Aadhaar & enter valid Captcha
Enter Valid OTP and submit
The profile should get registered
The registered tab would now display the registered Aadhaar Name
Tap on My Aadhaar tab on the bottom menu
Enter 4-digit Pin/Password
My Aadhaar Dashboard appears


Process to update the Aadhaar details through mAadhaar App like DOB, mobile number, address
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Process to update the Aadhaar details through mAadhaar App like DOB, mobile number, address
No, the facility to update demographic details such as Name, DoB, Mobile number aren not available in the mAadhaar app. Only address update via document facility is currently available.

However the demographics updates features may be included in future releases.
Is it compulsory to have registered mobile number to use mAadhaar?
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Is it compulsory to have registered mobile number to use mAadhaar?
No. Anyone in India with a smartphone can install and use mAadhaar App. Although for creating the Aadhaaar profile in mAadhaar, registered mobile number is required.

Without an Aadhaar registered mobile number Aadhaar number holder will be able to avail only a few of the services such as Order Aadhaar PVC card, Locate Enrolment Center, Verify Aadhaar, Scanning QR code etc.
What is the difference between mAadhaar and MyAadhaar?
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What is the difference between mAadhaar and MyAadhaar?
mAadhaar is mobile based application for smartphones on Android or iOS, whereas myAadhaar is a login based portal where Aadhaar number holder can avail an array of Aadhaar based online services.
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