How to Limit WhatsApp Data Usage And Save Your Mobile Data

How to reduce data consumption while using WhatsApp calls, videos and more

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on the three vertical dots.
2. Head to Settings and tap on the option Data and storage usage.
3. Here, look for the option Low data usage under the Call settings and turn on the toggle placed in front of the option.

1. How do I stop WhatsApp from consuming my data?
2. How do I set mobile data limit?
3. Does using WhatsApp use a lot of data?
4. What happens if I turn off mobile data for WhatsApp?
5. Why is my WhatsApp consuming so much data?
6. Should I leave mobile data on all the time?
7. What is mobile data usage limit?
8. How do you control data usage?
9. Can you retrieve deleted WhatsApp messages?
10. How do I transfer WhatsApp to new phone?
11. How can I save all my WhatsApp messages?

How do I stop WhatsApp from consuming my data?

Lock down WhatsApp data usage during calls

To activate it, enter Settings, then tap Data Usage, and in the options untick Low Data Usage.

How do I set mobile data limit?

To set a data usage limit:

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network & internet Data usage.
3. Tap Mobile data usage Settings .
4. If it's not already on, turn on Set data limit. Read the on-screen message and tap Ok.
5. Tap Data limit.
6. Enter a number. ...
7. Tap Set.

Does using WhatsApp use a lot of data?

WhatsApp uses your phone's cellular connection or Wi-Fi network to send and receive messages and calls to your family and friends. As long as you haven't exceeded your mobile data allowance or you're connected to a free Wi-Fi network, your mobile provider shouldn't charge you for messaging or calling over WhatsApp.

What happens if I turn off mobile data for WhatsApp?

Disable background data for WhatsApp

This works for Android devices only. Inside the Data Option under Phone Settings, disable Background Data and revoke all app permissions for WhatsApp. What this does is it kills the app without actually uninstalling or deleting it.

Why is my WhatsApp consuming so much data?

Disable auto-download media files

Downloading media files consumes a lot of data as well as phone storage. Most of you will not know that WhatsApp provides a feature that enables you to disable the auto-download media files option.

Should I leave mobile data on all the time?

You don't want to keep on mobile data all the time. ... Mobile Data On means that you are not on wifi and are subject to data charges by your IP, when using your mobile. If you are mobile, moving around, you don't want to do big data file updates and large data transfers.

What is mobile data usage limit?

If you're running out of monthly data on your mobile plan, this is how you can lower the amount of data that you're using. Note: When your device is connected to Wi-Fi, Duo still uses a small amount of mobile data. This will keep your conversation going if you lose the Wi-Fi.

How do you control data usage?

Set a data limit

1. Go to Settings.
2. Go to “Network & internet” > “Data usage” > “Data warning & limit”
3. Tap on “App data usage cycle.” This will let you set the day that your account starts its monthly cycle.
4. Back up and toggle “Set data warning” on.

Can you retrieve deleted WhatsApp messages?

How to retrieve deleted WhatsApp messages: Simply uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. When you reinstall the app, you will be prompted to restore your message history from the backup file. Select Restore and everything from the latest backup will be restored.

How do I transfer WhatsApp to new phone?

Here is how to transfer WhatsApp chats to a new phone:

Open WhatsApp on your Android device. Tap the Menu icon and then tap on Settings. Now tap on "Chats" from the list of settings. Tap on Chat Backup.

How can I save all my WhatsApp messages?

Back up chats

Go to WhatsApp > tap More options > Settings > Chats > Chat backup > BACK UP.