How not to save media in WhatsApp on Android - briefly?
To prevent media from being saved automatically in WhatsApp on your Android device, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the settings menu by tapping the three dots in the top-right corner.
- Navigate to Storage and data > Media auto-download and disable the options for photos, videos, and documents as needed.
How not to save media in WhatsApp on Android - in detail?
To prevent media from being automatically saved in WhatsApp on your Android device, you need to adjust the settings within both the WhatsApp application and your device's storage settings. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:
First, open the WhatsApp application on your Android device. Tap on the three vertical dots located at the top right corner of the screen to access the menu options. From the dropdown menu, select "Settings."
In the Settings menu, look for the option labeled "Chats" and tap on it. Here you will find various settings related to your chat preferences. Scroll down until you see the option "Media Visibility." Tap on this option to open the media visibility settings.
Within the Media Visibility settings, you have two main options: "No," which means that no media will be saved in your device's gallery, and "Yes" with customizable options for saving photos, videos, and voice messages. To prevent any media from being saved automatically, select "No." This setting ensures that all received media will not appear in your device's gallery or other storage locations.
Next, you need to ensure that the WhatsApp application does not have permission to access your device's storage. Go to your Android device's Settings menu and navigate to "Apps" or "Application Manager." Find WhatsApp in the list of installed applications and tap on it to open its settings.
In the WhatsApp app information screen, look for a section labeled "Permissions." Tap on this section to view all permissions granted to the application. Locate the permission related to storage access, which is often labeled as "Storage" or something similar. If the toggle switch next to this permission is turned on (indicated by a color such as blue or green), tap on it to turn off the storage access permission for WhatsApp.
By following these steps, you have effectively prevented media from being automatically saved in WhatsApp on your Android device. This not only helps manage your device's storage space but also enhances your privacy by ensuring that received media does not appear in your device's gallery or other accessible locations.