Automatically save media to WhatsApp
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that its users will surely love. Now it is possible automatically save media in WhatsApp, which will facilitate quick access to photos, videos and documents shared in the application. With this new option activated, you will no longer have to worry about losing or forgetting the images and videos you receive in your chats. The convenience of having all your media files stored on your phone automatically is invaluable, especially when you want to relive those special moments or search for an important document.
Step by step -- Automatically save media in WhatsApp
Today we bring you a very useful trick to save time on WhatsApp: automatically save media. If you're tired of having to click on every photo or video to save it to your gallery, this post is for you. Follow the steps below and start enjoying this automatic function.
- Open the WhatsApp application on your mobile phone.
- Once inside, go to settings of the application. You can do this by tapping the three dots icon in the top right corner and selecting “Settings.”
- In the list of options that appears, search for "Chats" and select it.
- Within the »Chats» settings, look for the option “Save incoming media” and play it.
- Activate the function «Save automatically» so that all the media you receive in your chats is automatically saved to your gallery.
- Ready! From now on, all media sent to you on WhatsApp will be saved automatically in the corresponding folder in your gallery.
Remember that this feature can take up space on your device if you receive a lot of media, so make sure you have enough storage available. Also, keep in mind that if someone sends you a file that is already saved in your gallery, WhatsApp will not save it again.
We hope that this tutorial has been useful to you and that you can now save time by not having to manually save media in WhatsApp. Enjoy this handy feature!
FAQ
1. How to automatically save media in WhatsApp?
- Open the WhatsApp app on your device.
- Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
- Tap "Chats."
- Activate the “Save photos to gallery” option to automatically save the photos you receive on WhatsApp.
- Activate the “Save videos to gallery” option to automatically save the videos you receive on WhatsApp.
2. Where are downloaded WhatsApp media saved?
- Open the “Gallery” app on your device.
- Tap the “WhatsApp” or “WhatsApp Images/Videos” folder.
- Now you will see the photos and videos downloaded from WhatsApp in that location.
3. What should I do if the media is not automatically saved in WhatsApp?
- Make sure you have enough storage space on your device.
- Verify that you have activated the “Save photos to gallery” and “Save videos to gallery” option in WhatsApp settings.
- Reboot your device and try again.
- If the problem persists, try uninstalling and reinstalling the WhatsApp application.
4. How can I control data usage when automatically saving media to WhatsApp?
- Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” from the drop-down menu.
- Tap “Storage and data.”
- Activate the “Automatic download with mobile data” option.
- Select the media options you want to download automatically with mobile data.
5. Can I automatically save only photos and not videos in WhatsApp?
- Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select »Settings» from the drop-down menu.
- Tap "Chats."
- Disable the “Save videos to gallery” option.
6. Can I automatically save only videos and not photos on WhatsApp?
- Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Tap the menu icon in the top right corner.
- Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
- Tap "Chats."
- Disable the “Save photos to gallery” option.
7. What happens if I disable the auto-save media option in WhatsApp?
- Photos and videos you receive on WhatsApp will no longer be automatically saved to your device's gallery.
- You will have to manually save each photo or video that you want to keep in your gallery.
8. Can I automatically save media from only some chats on WhatsApp?
- Yes, you can customize automatic media download settings for individual chats.
- Open the chat for which you want to change the settings.
- Tap the name of the contact or group at the top of the screen.
- Tap “Media, Links & Documents.”
- Select the automatic media download options you want to apply to that specific chat.
9. How can I view the downloaded media on WhatsApp without saving it to the gallery?
- Open the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Tap the chat where the media you want to see is located.
- Tap and hold the media (photo or video) you want to view.
- Tap the “Preview” icon that appears at the top left of the screen.
10. How can I free up space on my device by deleting downloaded media from WhatsApp?
- Open the “Gallery” app on your device.
- Tap the “WhatsApp” or “WhatsApp Images/Videos” folder.
- Select the media you want to delete.
- Tap the “Delete” icon or the trash can to delete the selected media.