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Aarogya Setu s pointed out that they received “ error" on the app despite putting the correct OTP. 1d5w15

By Abhik Sengupta | Updated: 1 July 2020 12:26 IST

Aarogya Setu Services Resume After s Report Issues

Aarogya Setu is India’s COVID-19 tracing app 2n4f1d

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Aarogya Setu has not addressed what caused the problem
The technical snag started around 9:30pm yesterday, as per reports
The app has over 10 crore s on Google Play

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Aarogya Setu, the COVID-19 tracing app provided by the Government, has resumed service after s reported issues last night. Without clarifying what caused the technical snag, Aarogya Setu via its Twitter announced, "Setu is back." On late Tuesday evening, s on Twitter pointed out that the app was showing "error" with , despite putting the correct OTP. This caused panic among a few airline engers and other travellers as the government has made it mandatory for them to on Aarogya Setu app before travelling.

After s pointed out the Aarogya Setu took to Twitter to acknowledge the problem.

"Some s have reported errors on Aarogya Setu. Our technical teams are on the job. We will be back soon," Aarogya Setu team wrote.

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Hours later, it announced that the problem was rectified; however, the cause of the technical issue wasn't addressed.

Setu is back!!#SetuMeraBodyguard #IndiaFightsCorona
— Aarogya Setu (@SetuAarogya) June 30, 2020

As per the reports on Twitter, the problems with Aarogya Setu started around 9:30pm and continued until midnight.

So today @SetuAarogya setu is not working? #AarogyaSetu_app
— Jahangir Alam (@TheJahangirAlam) June 30, 2020

Meanwhile, Aarogya Setu has over 10 crore s on crossed over three crore s on Jio Phone models that run on KaiOS.

The app was COVID-19 in the country. The app uses Bluetooth and location to trace s' interaction with people who are already COVID positive or may test positive in the near future.

As the app requires location access to function, Aarogya Setu is incompatible with the Google-Apple API for tracing. The standard made by the tech giants is based on guidelines to enable tracing without impacting the privacy of individuals. As many as 23 countries have shown interest in the technology developed by Apple and Google.

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