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WhatsApp storage cleanup updates

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2026-07-31 12:00 UTC → 2026-07-31 16:04 UTC · added removed

WhatsApp continues to expand its built‑in storage‑management features. A new The Android beta tool, rolled out in Android version 2.26.30.4, lets users review now includes entry points on the channel information screen and delete in the Updates tab, allowing users to filter by media saved from individual channels—including type and select multiple channels for batch deletion of photos, videos, stickers and voice notes—directly from a channel’s information page or via a bulk‑clear shortcut in the Updates tab. notes. Starred updates are preserved excluded unless the user explicitly removes them. The feature is currently rollout remains limited to a small group of Android beta testers in China, the United Arab Emirates, Italy Italy, Germany, and the United States. Meta plans States, with a gradual rollout to additional users, though no stable release or expansion planned. No iOS version has been announced. announced and the feature is not yet available to all users.

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  1. 2026-07-31 16:04 UTC WhatsApp storage cleanup updates
  2. 2026-07-31 12:00 UTC WhatsApp storage cleanup updates
  3. 2026-07-31 11:46 UTC WhatsApp storage cleanup updates
  4. 2026-07-31 10:03 UTC Smartphone storage management tips
  5. 2026-07-26 08:24 UTC Smartphone storage management tips
  6. 2026-07-26 07:52 UTC Smartphone storage management tips

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