WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps, but its default settings can quickly overwhelm your phone’s gallery with photos, videos, and other media from chats and groups. it often clutters storage and raises privacy concerns While this automatic saving feature is meant to make sharing easier. Fortunately, WhatsApp gives users control over how media is handled, allowing you to prevent unwanted downloads and keep your gallery organised. By adjusting a few simple settings, you can stop WhatsApp from saving media to your phone and take charge of your storage and privacy.
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