If WhatsApp is taking up too much space on your phone, you may not know that there is a sort of "hidden trash" that continues to hold data. In this guide, I will explain step by step how to empty it on Android and iPhone, even if you are not a tech expert.
🧐 Why empty WhatsApp Trash?
- 📷 Do you really delete photos and videos that are no longer useful?
- 📈 Reclaim space for new apps and files
- 🚀 The phone becomes faster and snappier again
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📱 Procedure for Android
1️⃣ Open WhatsApp
Tap the green icon with the speech bubble and the phone.
2️⃣ Go to Settings ⚙️
- Tap the three vertical dots at the top right.
- Select Settings
3️⃣ Select "Storage and data" 📂
Inside Settings, click on Storage and data.
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| Storage and data |
4️⃣ Tap "Manage storage" 📦
Access the screen where you can:
- See the total storage occupied
- See larger files
- Review media files in chats
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| Manage storage |
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| Storage info |
5️⃣ Delete junk files permanently 🧹
- Select the files that take up the most space (photos, videos, documents).
- Click Delete to remove them from your phone.
✅ Now you have freed up space by permanently deleting unnecessary files!
🍏 Procedure for iPhone
1️⃣ Open WhatsApp
Tap the app as usual.
2️⃣ Go to Settings ⚙️
- Tap Settings (bottom right corner).
3️⃣ Go to "Storage and data" 📂
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| Storage and data |
4️⃣ Tap "Manage storage" 📦
Here you can see:
- The total space occupied
- The largest files
- Media files in chats
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| Manage storage |
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| Storage info |
5️⃣ Delete junk files permanently 🧹
- Select the files you want to delete.
- Click Delete to free up space.
✅ Space freed up on iPhone too!
✨ Advanced Cleaning (optional)
If you want to free up even more space:
- 🔍 On the Manage storage screen, go to single chats.
- 🖼️ Choose whether to delete only photos, only videos, or only documents.
- 🗑️ Selectively delete what you don't need.
📋 Comparison Table: Delete junk files on WhatsApp (Android vs iPhone)
| Step |
Android 📱 |
iPhone 🍏 |
| 1. Open WhatsApp |
Tap the green icon | Tap the green icon |
| 2. Go to Settings |
Three dots → Settings | Settings (bottom right) |
| 3. Enter "Storage and data" |
Settings → Storage and data |
Settings → Storage and data |
| 4. Manage storage |
Tap "Manage storage" |
Tap "Manage storage" |
| 5. Delete junk files |
Select file → Delete 🗑️ |
Select file → Delete 🗑️ |
| Extra (optional) |
File cleaning for specific chat |
File cleaning for specific chat |
📌 Helpful Tips
- 🔄 Check the space used by WhatsApp regularly (at least once a month).
- ☁️ Always make a backup (Google Drive or iCloud) before deleting important files.
- 🖼️ Also check your Gallery: WhatsApp can save copies of your images.
✅ Conclusion
With just a few simple steps, you can delete junk WhatsApp files and free up tons of space on your phone 📱✨. It only takes a minute every now and then to keep your device fast and tidy!
