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How do I free up GB on WhatsApp?
On Android
- Open WhatsApp.
- Click on the three dots available at the top.
- Tap on Settings.
- Now go to ‘Data and storage usage’ > Storage usage.
- Select any individual chat or group chat to delete bulk messages.
- Click on ‘Free up space’ and tap on ‘Delete items’.
What does clear chat on WhatsApp mean?
Deleting the WhatsApp messages means deleting them entirely from the WhatsApp log book. On the other hand, Clear WhatsApp chats mean you are clearing them from your WhatsApp board only. You can restore the backup messages when you log in to the new device, provided that you have only cleared them and not deleted them.
Do WhatsApp messages take up storage?
Some of your longest-running and most active WhatsApp chats most likely take up a sizable chunk of your device’s storage. WhatsApp has introduced some new storage management tools to help you take back control.
How can I delete WhatsApp data without deleting media?
On Android you can do it by going to Settings, then Chats, then toggling off Show Media in Gallery or Media Visibility.
Does clearing WhatsApp data Delete media?
Media files received on WhatsApp can occupy a lot of memory on our smartphones. Deleting media files from WhatsApp’s memory also erases them from your phone memory. However, this trick can be used only on Android smartphones.
What’s the difference between clear chat and delete chat?
To delete all chats at once Tap Delete all chats. Group chats, however, will still be visible on your Chats tab, and you’ll still be part of them. On the other hand, clearing a chat allows you to clear all the messages inside a chat. The chat will still be listed in your Chats tab.
What is the difference between clearing and deleting chats on WhatsApp?
When clearing a WhatsApp chat, you remove the contents of your chat from a conversation or group while leaving the chat in your inbox. On the other hand, deleting a WhatsApp chat removes all the chat contents and history and also deletes the conversation or group from your inbox.
How do you clean WhatsApp?
To clean up, press “Settings” in WhatsApp. Go to the “Chat” section and touch “Chat History”. Select the “Clear All Conversations” option and the app will delete all files saved on the smartphone.
How long do WhatsApp messages stay on your phone?
WhatsApp said it settled on a seven-day expiration period because it allows people enough time to see and revisit recent messages but also removes any permanence. If a backup is created while the message is in an inbox, it will still appear in the backup file.