How to make WhatsApp save to a memory card?

How to make WhatsApp save to a memory card - briefly?

To save WhatsApp data to a memory card, you need to adjust the storage settings within the app. This can be done by going into the app's settings and selecting the option to change the default storage location to the SD card.

How to make WhatsApp save to a memory card - in detail?

To ensure that WhatsApp saves media such as photos, videos, and documents to your memory card instead of the device's internal storage, you need to follow these detailed steps:

1. Check Your Device Settings: First, verify if your device supports saving apps directly to an external SD card. Some devices allow this by default, while others may require specific settings adjustments or might not support it at all.

2. Install WhatsApp on the SD Card (If Supported): If your device allows installing apps on the SD card:

   • Go to Settings.
   • Navigate to Apps > WhatsApp.
   • Tap on Storage and then select Change if available.
   • Choose the SD card as the storage location.

3. Move WhatsApp Data Manually (If Installation Isn't Supported): If your device does not support installing apps directly to the SD card, you can move the WhatsApp data manually:

   • Go to Settings > Storage.
   • Find and tap on Internal Storage.
   • Look for the WhatsApp folder.
   • Tap and hold to select the folder.
   • Tap on Move To and select your SD card as the destination.

4. Change Media Storage Location in WhatsApp: Once you have ensured that WhatsApp is installed or its data is moved to the SD card, you need to change the default storage location for media within the app:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to Settings by tapping on the three dots in the upper right corner.
   • Navigate to Storage and Data.
   • Under the Media Auto-Download section, you will see options for photos, videos, and documents.
   • Tap on each option and select your SD card as the default storage location.

5. Verify Changes: To ensure that the changes have been applied correctly:

   • Send a photo, video, or document to a contact.
   • Check where the media is saved by going to File Manager > SD Card > WhatsApp.
   • You should see the sent media in the respective folder on your SD card.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage your WhatsApp storage and ensure that all media files are saved directly to your memory card, freeing up space on your device's internal storage.