How to Stop WhatsApp Media from Filling Your Phone Storage

Anudeep Mahavadi

Storage Problem: WhatsApp photos and videos can quickly fill up phone storage without notice.

Check Storage Usage: Open WhatsApp settings to see which chats are using the most space.

Turn Off Auto Download: Disable automatic media downloads for mobile data, Wi-Fi, and roaming.

Manage Chat Media: Stop saving media from individual chats directly to the phone gallery.

Use Storage Manager: WhatsApp’s built-in storage tool helps find and delete large or forwarded files.

Clear Old Media: Regularly delete unwanted photos, videos, and voice notes from chats.

Change Download Settings: Choose which media types should download automatically and which should not.

Backup Smartly: Adjust cloud backup settings to avoid saving unnecessary media files.

Keep Storage Clean: A quick monthly cleanup prevents WhatsApp from eating up phone space.

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