How do I partially clean WhatsApp?

How do I partially clean WhatsApp - briefly?

To partially clean WhatsApp, you can delete individual chats or media files. This process allows you to free up space while keeping important conversations intact.

How do I partially clean WhatsApp - in detail?

To partially clean WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps to manage and declutter your chat history while preserving important conversations:

1. Archive Chats:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to the chats tab.
   • Swipe left on a chat you want to archive or tap on the three dots next to the chat.
   • Select "Archive." Archived chats are hidden from the main list but can be accessed later if needed.

2. Delete Individual Messages:

   • Open the chat containing the message(s) you want to delete.
   • Tap and hold on the message until it is highlighted.
   • Tap the trash can icon at the top of the screen to delete the selected messages. Note that this action cannot be undone.

3. Clear Chat:

   • Open the chat you want to clear.
   • Tap on the three dots (options) in the upper-right corner.
   • Select "More" and then choose "Clear Chat." This will delete all messages from that specific chat but keep the chat itself intact.

4. Delete Specific Media Files:

   • Open a chat containing media files you want to delete.
   • Tap on the three dots (options) in the upper-right corner.
   • Select "Media Visibility" and choose which types of media (photos, videos, GIFs, etc.) you want to hide or keep visible. This will not permanently delete files but will remove them from your view within the chat.

5. Manage Storage:

   • Go to WhatsApp Settings > Data and Storage Usage > Storage Usage.
   • Here you can see a list of chats sorted by the amount of storage they use.
   • Tap on any chat to see how much space is used by different types of files (photos, videos, GIFs, etc.).
   • You can then go back to the specific chat and delete or hide large media files as mentioned above.

6. Use WhatsApp Web for Bulk Deletions:

   • While WhatsApp mobile app does not support bulk deletion of messages directly, you can use WhatsApp Web (web.whatsapp.com) on your computer to manage and delete multiple messages at once more efficiently using keyboard shortcuts and mouse selections.

By following these steps, you can effectively declutter your WhatsApp chats while keeping important conversations intact.