How To Stop WhatsApp Auto-Download Photos & Videos 2024 | How To Disable Auto Download On WhatsApp

There are two ways to stop WhatsApp from automatically downloading photos and videos on your Android phone:
*1. Turn off Media Auto-Download:*
* Open WhatsApp and tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
* Tap "Settings" - "Storage and data".
* Under "Media auto-download," you'll see three options:
* When using mobile data
* When connected on Wi-Fi
* When roaming
* Tap each option and uncheck the boxes next to the types of media (Photos, Audio, Videos, Documents) that you don't want to download automatically.
*2. Prevent Media Visibility in Gallery:*
* Open WhatsApp and tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
* Tap "Settings" - "Chats".
* Toggle off the switch for "Media visibility".
*Here's a breakdown of the difference:*
* Turning off Media Auto-Download prevents WhatsApp from downloading photos and videos automatically, even if you preview them in a chat. You'll need to manually download them if you want to see them.
* Disabling Media Visibility stops WhatsApp media from being saved to your phone's gallery, even if they are downloaded automatically.
Choose the method that best suits your needs. You can also combine them for maximum control.
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