How to remove WhatsApp from full screen?

How to remove WhatsApp from full screen - briefly?

To remove WhatsApp from full-screen mode on an Android device, simply swipe down from the top of your screen to access the notification panel and tap on the WhatsApp icon to minimize it. On an iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the app switcher, then swipe up on the WhatsApp preview to exit full-screen mode.

How to remove WhatsApp from full screen - in detail?

To remove WhatsApp from full-screen mode, you can follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
  2. Access Settings: On Android devices, tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen to open the menu. For iOS users, tap on "Settings" at the bottom right corner.
  3. Navigate to Display Settings:

    • Android: Scroll down and select "Display".
    • iOS: Tap on "Chats", then select "Wallpaper & Sound".
  4. Disable Full-Screen Mode:

    • Android: Look for the option labeled "Full screen" or similar. Toggle this setting off to disable full-screen mode.
    • iOS: You may need to go back to the main Settings menu, select "Display & Brightness", and then toggle off "Zoomed".
  5. Confirm Changes: After disabling full-screen mode, you might be prompted to confirm your choice. Select "OK" or "Confirm" to apply the changes.
  6. Restart WhatsApp (if necessary): Sometimes, changes may not take effect immediately. Close and reopen the WhatsApp application to ensure that full-screen mode has been disabled.

By following these steps, you can effectively remove WhatsApp from full-screen mode, allowing for a more traditional viewing experience within the app.