WhatsApp: How to Save data and free phone storage

Few quick points to save mobile data and phone storage when using the WhatsApp:

Stop auto-download of heavy files like heavy Videos and photos.You can always set the auto-download for such videos when on WiFi.

For Android phones:
WhatsApp, go to Settings>Data and storage usage>Media auto download. Now uncheck all the three boxes under the Media auto download- when using mobile data, when connected on Wifi and when roaming.

For iPhones:
WhatsApp>Settings>Data and storage usage.

Now check the Never box for photos, videos, audio and documents.

Allow chat back up but only on WiFi to save your mobile data

WhatsApp has an option where you can view your contacts and how much space each is taking. Go to WhatsApp> Storage and data usage>Storage usage

Now you will see all your recent chats along with the space each is consuming on your phone. Select the chat>Manage messages>Clear messages.

Low data usage for WhatsApp calls

WhatsApp also has an option to lower the amount of data it uses during WhatsApp voice calls. Open WhatsApp>Settings>Data and storage usage> Low data usage.