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Once you have newly installed Whatsapp messenger, you would notice Whatsapp would automatically be downloading images (images for whatsapp free download), videos, audios and documents. If you have joined so many whatsapp groups, you'll probably notice that your gallery has almost got filled up with unwanted whatsapp pictures that were automatically downloaded. This auto download can be completely disgusting, your mobile mobile data would run down faster than you expected. There is need to disable whatsapp audio download, images for whatsapp free download, whatsapp videos and documents.


However,  it is important you know that WhatsApp messenger is set automatically to download pictures posted in a group or individual chats with or without your consent. This is obviously not nice because most people in groups post inappropriate pictures and the only way you can stop it from getting to your device without your consent is to set your WhatsApp messenger not to auto download pictures. Let's go through the simple and easy steps together.

How to Stop WhatsApp from Auto-downloading Pictures and Videos on Android

 Below are the steps to prevent Whatsapp messenger from 
whatsapp audio download, images for whatsapp free download, whatsapp videos and documents
  • Click on three icon on the top right corner of your whatsapp messenger and Press Settings

  • Next Click on Data Usage

  • Select When Using Mobile data
  • Uncheck Photos, Audios, Videos and Documents as shown below


Once you are through, hit the OK button and you are good to go.

Do the same for when using wifi.

With this new settings, no video or pictures will auto download again except you chose to download it. You Stop WhatsApp from Auto-downloading Pictures and Videos on Android