WhatsApp slowing down your phone? Here is the fix

WhatsApp has over 1 billion daily active users today. The increasing popularity of the chat app has made it synonymous to the messaging. WhatsApp has become crucial part of our lives. The app has made it fast and easier to stay connected with our friends.

SMS sounds old and obsolete now. These days SMS box is opened only to view OTPs, telecom’s promotional messages and your bank transaction details.

However, it can be little irritating when the WhatsApp automatically download stupid memes, audio files, videos and photos. This not just makes the phone’s memory look like to be filled, it also finishes up you mobile data.

Here you can see how to fix these problems:

For iPhone Users:

iPhone users can also de-clutter their phone from annoying audio file, videos and photos. Open WhatsApp>Settings>Data and storage usage.

Now check the Never box for photos, videos, audio and documents.

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For Android users:

If you are an Android user, open your WhatsApp, go to Settings>Data and storage usage>Media auto download. Now uncheck all the three boxes under the Media auto download- when using mobile data, when connected on Wifi and when roaming.

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Low data usage for WhatsApp calls:

WhatsApp also has an option to lower the amount of data it uses during WhatsApp voice calls. Open WhatsApp>Settings>Data and storage usage> Low data usage.

Few More points if you wants to be fix:

— You can always set the auto-download for such videos when on WiFi.

— Allow chat back up but only on WiFi.

— WhatsApp has an option where you can view your contacts and how much space each is taking. Go to WhatsApp> Storage and data usage>Storage usage.

Now you will see all your recent chats along with the space each is consuming on your phone. Select the chat>Manage messages>Clear messages.