WhatsApp can consume a considerable amount of data from your mobile internet plan.
This is mainly due to the amount of photos and videos that are shared by the application in chat groups.
By default, the messenger is configured to automatically download this type of content in the background, that is, the app does not even need to be open to consume your franchise.
Some settings can be modified in the versions for Android and iPhone (iOS) so that the messenger consumes less mobile data.
Next, check out a compilation with three simple tips to reduce the use of mobile data by WhatsApp.
The procedures were performed on an iPhone 8 with iOS 12 and a Moto E4 with Android 7.1.1 Nougat.
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Disable automatic download
The automatic download of photos and videos is undoubtedly the biggest source of data consumption on WhatsApp.
Fortunately, you can disable the feature completely or allow downloading only when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
On Android, the function can be adjusted in the messenger settings "Data and storage" "Automatic download" "When using data network".
Deselect all options and tap "OK".
Disabling automatic media download Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
In the WhatsApp version for iPhone, go to "Settings" "Data usage and storage" "Photos" and select the option "Never" or "Wi-Fi".
Do the same for the other video items, audio and documents.
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Disable backups outside of Wi-Fi
WhatsApp can back up your conversations using 3G or 4G.
This ensures greater security for messages if your cell phone is lost or stolen.
On the other hand, the resource can consume a significant amount of data, especially if you send or receive a lot of photos.
You can configure WhatsApp to use only the Wi-Fi connection to back up.
On Android, the setting is in the settings of the messenger "Conversations" "Backup conversations" "Backup to".
Finally, just select "Wi-Fi".
Configuring WhatsApp backup Photo: Reproduo / Helito Bijora
On the iPhone, this configuration must be done in the iOS "Settings" app.
Go to "Mobile" scroll down to the bottom and disable "iCloud Drive".
Note that this also affects other applications that use Apple's storage service to store files.
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Reduce call quality
If you use WhatsApp to make or receive calls, you can reduce the quality of calls to save data.
Only calls made through the mobile network will be affected.
If your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, maximum quality will be maintained.
To perform this configuration, access the WhatsApp settings open "Data and storage" scroll down to the end and activate the option "Reduce data usage".
Reducing link quality Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora
On the iPhone, go to "Settings" "Data Usage and Storage" and activate the item "Reduce Data Usage".
Reducing link quality Photo: Reproduction / Helito Bijora
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