WhatsApp: Received media - change storage settings
In WhatsApp you can change the storage settings for received media. You can find out how this works in this guide.
WhatsApp media: change storage settings under iOS
Note: To be able to use the feature described below, you need WhatsApp version 2.12.16 or newer.
- To change the storage settings for media for a specific contact or group, first open the relevant contact or group info.
- Now tap on the "Save received" item.
- You have the choice between "Standard", "Always" and "Never". If you select the latter option, always start downloading media manually.
WhatsApp Android: change storage settings
Unfortunately, the feature is not yet available on Android. As soon as the developers have upgraded the function under the Google OS, we will inform you here.
Use WhatsApp on the PC - how it works
In the next article you will find out whether you can delete WhatsApp messages afterwards.