Frequent use of WhatsApp can lead to an accumulation of photos, videos and documents that quickly saturate the phone’s memory, affecting its performance. Although the application does not have a visible recycle bin, there are simple methods to free up space and optimize device operation.
On Android devices, files sent and received on WhatsApp are stored in a specific system folder. To access these files, you need to open the mobile file manager and navigate to Internal storage > Android > media > com.whatsapp > WhatsApp > Media. Here you will find subfolders organized by file type, such as images, videos, and documents. Selecting and deleting unnecessary files helps free up space, although it is important to note that deleted data cannot be recovered.
Another aspect that consumes storage is the backup copies that WhatsApp generates automatically. These are located in the ‘Database’ folder within the same WhatsApp directory. Older or unnecessary copies can be deleted to reduce footprint without affecting current conversations.
Freeing up space not only improves the performance of WhatsApp, but also the phone in general. With more space available, apps run faster, updates can be installed seamlessly, and your device can take new photos or videos. no error messages for lack of storage.
To prevent the mobile memory from becoming saturated quickly, it is useful to take certain precautions. For example, from WhatsApp settings, automatic download of media files should be disabled to avoid accumulating unnecessary content. It is also recommended to periodically clean up chats and files and consider options such as cloud storage, either Google Drive or iCloud, to save important data without taking up physical space on the device.