Despite growing competition from messaging apps like Telegram, WhatsApp remains the undisputed leader in this scenario. Owned by Meta, the application claims to have surpassed the mark of two billion users worldwide. Given this scenario, it is essential to optimize your account settings before starting 2024.
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Below we present general tips and tricks for both new and experienced users, including some secret features that you may not yet know about.
Editing messages
Since May 2023, WhatsApp has allowed editing of messages. Make sure you have the latest version of the app and follow these instructions:
iOS e Android: Chat > Specific chat > Send your message > Press and hold the message within 15 minutes of sending > Edit > Confirm.
Use the same WhatsApp on more than one cell phone
It is now possible to use the same WhatsApp on multiple phones. After configuring this option, you can have a primary and secondary phone with your WhatsApp chats. Follow these steps on Android or iPhone:
- Download WhatsApp on the second device.
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner when entering the number on the new phone.
- Select “Link a device” to generate a QR code.
- On your primary phone, go to Settings > Linked Devices > “Link a Device” and scan the QR code on the new device.
Find out who you talk to most
Discover your favorite person by analyzing usage statistics, such as who receives the most messages and how much space each person takes up.
iOS e Android: Settings > Storage and data > Manage storage > Contact list by storage usage.
Quickly delete content from a chat
Delete all messages, photos, videos, GIFs, or stickers from a specific chat without losing the photos.
iOS e Android: Settings > Storage and data > Manage storage > Select the contact > Choose the content type (videos or images) > Delete.
Review and delete items to free up space
Efficiently manage storage by viewing chats and files that take up more than 5 MB or have been forwarded multiple times.
iOS e Android: Settings > Storage and data > Manage storage > Review and delete items > Select items larger than 5 MB or forwarded multiple times for deletion.
Save mobile data
Customize settings to save data by adjusting automatic media download for Wi-Fi only.
iOS e Android: Settings > Storage and data > Automatic media download > Choose the “Only over Wi-Fi” option.
2024-01-02 01:00:00
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