Signs Your Phone Needs a Cleanup

Recognizing the signs of a cluttered phone can help you take action before performance issues escalate:

Slow Boot-Up Times: If your phone takes longer than usual to start up, it may be a sign of excessive data storage.
Storage Space Almost Full: Regular notifications about low storage can indicate that your device is overloaded with data.
Inability to Install New Apps: If you can’t install new applications due to insufficient storage, it’s time for a cleanup.
WhatsApp Crashes or Freezes: Frequent crashes or slow response times within the app can signal that it needs to be cleared of excess data.

Steps to Free Up Space on WhatsApp

Now that you understand the issues, let’s explore how to empty WhatsApp trash and speed up your phone effectively:

The first step in decluttering is to clear unnecessary chat history.

Individual Chats: Open the chat you want to clear, tap on the three dots (menu), select “More,” and then choose “Clear Chat.” This will delete messages but retain media files.
Group Chats: Go to the group chat, tap on the group name at the top, then choose “Clear Chat.” You can also choose to delete the group altogether.

Adjusting your media download settings can help reduce unwanted data accumulation.

For Android: Open WhatsApp, go to “Settings,” select “Storage and Data,” and under “Media Auto-Download,” uncheck options for photos, audio, videos, and documents for mobile data, Wi-Fi, and roaming as needed.
For iPhone: Open WhatsApp, go to “Settings,” then “Storage and Data.” Under “Media Auto-Download,” adjust the settings for each type of media.