When it comes to managing your data usage and storage space on your WhatsApp, it’s important to have control over what gets automatically downloaded to your device. If you are looking to block auto download in WhatsApp, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to disable auto download on both Android and iPhone devices.
Disabling Auto Save Media in WhatsApp for Android
If you are an Android user, follow these simple steps to stop auto download in WhatsApp:
1. Open WhatsApp on your Android phone.
2. Tap on the three dots located on the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Select ‘Settings’ from the drop-down menu.
4. Open ‘Storage and data’ from the settings menu.
5. Under the ‘Media auto-download’ section, you will see different media types such as photos, videos, documents, etc.
6. Tap on each option and uncheck all the media types from the pop-up menu that you do not want to automatically download.
7. Once you have deselected the media types, tap ‘OK’ to save the changes.
Disabling Auto Save Media in WhatsApp for iPhone
If you are an iPhone user, here is how you can disable auto download in WhatsApp:
1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
2. Tap on ‘Settings’ located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Select ‘Data and Storage Usage’ from the settings menu.
4. Under ‘Media Auto-Download,’ you will find options for when using mobile data, when connected on Wi-Fi, and when roaming.
5. Tap on each option and deselect the media types that you do not want to automatically download.
6. You can choose to disable auto download for photos, audio, videos, and documents separately based on your preferences.
7. Once you have made your selections, tap ‘Done’ to save the changes.
