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Is WhatsApp consuming your phone's memory? Here's the solution[br][br][br][br]If you use WhatsApp, you already know that the service eats a whole lot of smartphone storage.[br][br]But, here is the thing, the storage isn't technically consumed by the app but by the data your contacts send on it.[br][br]Be it photos or videos, WhatsApp media files are downloaded automatically, creating severe storage issues.[br][br]Here's a way to avoid this.[br][br]WhatsApp media files can accumulate into a big chunk[br][br]Issue[br][br]WhatsApp's messaging experience is significantly enhanced by its file-transfer capabilities.[br][br]Every day, people share millions of videos, photos, locations, and contacts while interacting on the service.[br][br]However, over time, this information, particularly GIFs/photos/video clips, racks up into a big chunk taking gigabytes of storage space.[br][br]This, as many may have already experienced, is especially true when you don't perform regular clean-up of phone memory.[br][br][img src="http://hl-img.peco.uodoo.com/hubble/app/sm/4ac29afab326b84158550f5a2d672354.jpg;,70,WEBP;3,1050x"][br][br]However, setting changes can save you from the trouble[br][br]Solution[br][br]WhatsApp's storage problem stems from its ability to download media files automatically.[br][br]This is a setting that is enabled by default but can be turned off manually by the user, giving them the ability to control what to download and what not to download.[br][br]As a result, you can download select relevant files and save a lot more storage on your device.[br][br]Note: Manual downloading can be tiring at times[br][br]Fact[br][br]While this solution can save storage on your phone, you should keep in mind that downloading media files manually can be tiring at times, especially when you receive a major chunk of photos from a friend or family member.[br][br]How to disable automatic media file downloads on Android[br][br]Android[br][br]If you're using WhatsApp on Android, head over to the 'Settings' section of the app and tap on 'Data and storage usage'.[br][br]From there, scroll down to 'Media auto-download' and tap on 'When using mobile data'.[br][br]Here, uncheck the boxes for photos, audio, and videos to disable automatic downloads.[br][br]Also, repeat the same process for 'When connected on Wi-Fi' and 'When roaming' options.[br][br]Disabling automatic media download on iOS[br][br]iOS[br][br]iOS users also have to head over to Settings]Data and Storage Usage to disable automatic media download.[br][br]But, in this case, instead of connection types, file categories are listed directly.[br][br]This means all you have to do is tap on the file type, like Photos or Videos, and hit 'Never'.[br][br]After this, they won't be downloaded automatically.[br][br] |
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发表于 2019-06-23 16:00:34
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