If you made it here you are looking for a fast solution to free up storage space on your phone. Use this hack to make it in an instant

If we are to look on were to stock our files on our mobile phone things can get tricky: not all have the option to use an external memory card or a cloud. There is a way to free up space on your Android or iPhone without having to decide on which photos to keep.
Today we give you a step by step guide via Whatsapp that will make your life just that bit easier.

1. Launch Whatsapp app.

2. At the top right corner of your screen, click the three dots > Settings

3. go to Storage and Data > Manage Storage

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Below the storage bar you will see files and your contacts. One way to start free up space on your Android / iPhone is to get inside the files or your contacts and start deleting files – keep in mind that videos are significantly heavier than photos. You have the option to bulk-delete by clicking the top right corner “Select All” button. this may take a few seconds to delete of a few minutes if you are removing large quantities.

Will my files be deleted from the internal or external storage?

We’ve had the same question in mind.
We didn’t have any missing files after deleting. If you want to be sure, try deleting one file and see for yourself if it is missing in your gallery.

Conclusion

The potential of clearing your phone with this method for Android or iPhone is efficient and simple. No need to compromise and delete photos anymore!
With that said, you should know that the content you are deleting with a contact of yours won’t be available to see in the chat anymore. But that’s a small price to pay when you free up space on your phone.

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