How to turn off quick playback of voice messages in WhatsApp - briefly?
To disable the automatic quick playback of voice messages in WhatsApp, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the "Settings" menu.
- Navigate to "Account" > "Privacy" and toggle off "Play Voice Messages Automatically".
How to turn off quick playback of voice messages in WhatsApp - in detail?
To disable the quick playback feature for voice messages in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Access Settings: On Android devices, tap on the three dots (⋮) located at the top right corner of the screen. Then select "Settings." For iOS users, navigate to the "Settings" tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Navigate to Account: In the Settings menu, find and tap on "Account."
- Privacy Settings: Under the Account section, look for "Privacy" and select it.
- Media Visibility: Tap on "Media visibility." This option controls whether media (including voice messages) is automatically downloaded when connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
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Disable Automatic Downloads: To prevent automatic downloading of voice messages, you can choose the following options:
- When using mobile data: Select "No Media."
- When connected on Wi-Fi: Also select "No Media."
- Confirm Changes: Save your changes by tapping on the checkmark or "OK" button at the bottom of the screen.
By following these steps, you will effectively turn off the quick playback feature for voice messages in WhatsApp. This means that voice messages will not be automatically downloaded and played when received, giving you more control over when and how you listen to them.