How to prohibit WhatsApp from using the internet?

How to prohibit WhatsApp from using the internet - briefly?

To prevent WhatsApp from using the internet on your device, you can either disable its data usage in the app's settings or restrict its access to mobile data and Wi-Fi through your device's network settings.

How to prohibit WhatsApp from using the internet - in detail?

To prohibit WhatsApp from using the internet, you can employ several methods depending on your device and operating system. Here are detailed steps for both Android and iOS devices:

On Android Devices:

1. Disable Background Data:

   • Open the Settings app on your Android device.
   • Navigate to Apps & notifications > App info.
   • Scroll down and tap on WhatsApp.
   • Select Data usage from the menu.
   • Toggle off Background data. This will prevent WhatsApp from using mobile data in the background.

2. Restrict Mobile Data:

   • In the same WhatsApp settings, go back to the main app info page.
   • Tap on Mobile data & Wi-Fi.
   • Turn off the toggle for Allow background data usage and Allow app while Data saver is on.

3. Disable Automatic Media Download:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to Settings > Storage and data.
   • Under Media auto-download, you can turn off the options for When using mobile data to prevent automatic downloading of media files.

On iOS Devices:

1. Restrict Background App Refresh:

   • Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
   • Scroll down and tap on WhatsApp.
   • Turn off the toggle for Background App Refresh. This will prevent WhatsApp from refreshing in the background, thereby restricting its internet usage.

2. Disable Cellular Data:

   • In the same WhatsApp settings, go back to the main app info page.
   • Tap on Cellular.
   • Turn off the toggle for Cellular Data. This will prevent WhatsApp from using mobile data entirely.

3. Restrict Automatic Media Download:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to Settings > Storage and Data.
   • Under Media Auto-Download, turn off options for When Using Mobile Data to stop automatic downloading of media files.

General Tips:

• Airplane Mode: Temporarily disabling internet access by turning on Airplane Mode will block all data usage, including WhatsApp's.
• Wi-Fi Settings: Ensure that your device is not connected to any Wi-Fi network if you want to restrict WhatsApp from using the internet entirely.

By following these steps, you can effectively control and limit WhatsApp’s internet usage on both Android and iOS devices.