LET’S face it, WhatsApp is probably one of the apps you use the most on your phone.
With that in mind, it’s no surprise that developers have packed in loads of setting and options.
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But are you getting the most out of them?
Here are six you should try now.
See who you talk to most on WhatsApp
Want to know who you waste time chatting away with most?
There’s a way to see exactly who tucked away.
On an iPhone or Android device, go to Settings, followed by Storage and Data, then Manage Storage.
At the bottom, you’ll find a list of contacts in order of which is using most storage, which gives you your answer.
Stop WhatsApp photos and videos from appearing in your phone’s gallery
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All the pictures people send soon add up and it can wreak havoc on your phone’s photo gallery.
To stop any pictures or videos you are sent from appearing in it, follow these steps.
On both iPhone and Android, go to Settings, then Chats.
You’ll see Save to Camera Roll on iOS or Show Media in Gallery on Android – which ever you use, switch it off.
If you’re in need of space and know someone who sends loads of GIFs, videos and more, you can quickly clear media they’ve sent.
From iOS or Android, head to Settings, then Storage and Data.
Next, go to Manage Storage, followed by Select Contact.
Tap Select and tick what you want to delete, followed by the bin icon.
Save your data
If you have to be careful with your data allowance, you can prevent WhatsApp from burning through it all.
There’s a special option that only allows hefty media files to be downloaded onto your device when you’re on WiFi.
To set it up, go to Settings, followed by Storage and Data.
Then tap Media Auto-Download and switch to WiFi only for each option.
FaceID to unlock WhatsApp
You can keep your WhatsApp extra secure by adding Face ID – or Touch ID – to access the app.
In Settings, go to Account, then Privacy.
Select Screen Lock and turn on Require Face ID.
You can even set a time duration.
Add a wallpaper to a specific chat on WhatsApp
Got a special memory specific to one person?
You can customise the wallpaper on WhatsApp so that it only appears in the chat with that person.
To begin, you have to tap on your contact’s profile.
On iOS, find Wallpaper & Sound then Choose a New Wallpaper.
On Android, it’s Wallpaper, followed by Change.
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