WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app worldwide, but it can also accumulate a lot of unnecessary files and media on your phone. This can become a problem for phones with limited storage, but fortunately, WhatsApp has built-in tools to manage your storage and help you delete unwanted files. In this guide, we’ll show you how to clean up your WhatsApp storage on Android and iPhone.
How to Manage Your WhatsApp Storage on Android
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Chats tab
- Tap on the More options button
- Select Settings and go to Storage & data
- Choose Manage Storage and you’ll see the space occupied by WhatsApp media, applications, and other items
- Select the items you want to delete, or choose Select All to remove everything at once
- You can also sort your media by Newest, Oldest, and Largest
How to Manage Your WhatsApp Storage on iPhone
- Open WhatsApp and go to the Settings tab
- Select Storage and Data Usage
- Tap on Manage Storage and you’ll see a list of all your WhatsApp conversations
- Select the types of media you want to remove
- Click the Clean button to delete the selected data
FAQs
Can I select and remove multiple files at once?
Yes, both Android and iPhone versions of WhatsApp allow you to select multiple files and remove them together.
How can I sort my WhatsApp media?
If you’re using an Android phone, tap the sort icon in the upper right corner to sort your media by Newest, Oldest, and Largest. If you’re an iPhone user, you can sort your media by Recent or Size.
Will deleting media from WhatsApp also delete it from my phone’s gallery?
No, deleting media from WhatsApp will only remove it from the app’s storage, not from your phone’s gallery.
Can I recover deleted media from WhatsApp?
No, WhatsApp doesn’t keep a backup of your deleted media, so once you delete it, it’s gone for good.
Final Remarks
We hope this guide has helped you manage your WhatsApp storage on Android and iPhone. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know by leaving a comment below. And if you found this article helpful, please share it with your friends and family!
