Its an error that WhatsApp users will run into sooner or later.
Keep reading to discover how it’s possible for you to fix this annoying issue.
If you forgot, you set this up; not to worry since it can be undone.
But you’ve got the option to also tap on the media file to download it manually.
That way, youre in control of what files you keep.
Tap onSettings, followed byStorage and Data.
Go to theMedia auto-download sectionand tap on the first option; all will be unmarked.
If you dont want the media to download, it should look like that.
Try using other apps that need an Internet connection and see if they are experiencing problems.
If they are them, you know its not only WhatsApp, and thats the Internet connection.
There are some tips you might attempt to get your Internet working again.
you could also try restarting your router.
If your file manager makes it too hard to find your media, you might always useGoogle Files.
But by going toDownDetector, you might see if there are any reported problems with WhatsApp.
To set the correct time on your Android phone, go toSettings > System > Date and Time.
Choose one of the provided options for the time and date display.
it’s possible for you to erase all the files backed up on Google Photos from your gadget.
Tap on the Free up (here youll see the mount).
The more files you have, the longer the process will be.
Maybe what your machine needs is a good cleaning.
you’ve got the option to do this by opening theSettingsapp, followed by theApps and Notificationsoption.
FindWhatsAppfrom the listed apps and tap onStorage and Cache.
Tap on theClear cacheoption, and youre good to go.
So update WhatsApp by going toGoogle Playand tapping on theprofile picture, followed byManage apps and devices.
Under theAll apps are up to datesection, itll start checking for any pending updates.
Further Reading
WhatsApp is not the only app where these kinds of errors can happen.
Sometimes entire OS can have errors, such asvideos not playing on Mac.
Another error you might encounter is on VLC, where you see a401 unauthorized error.
Here are some tips to fix that.
