Explore the app's various menus and you'll uncover features that are slightly tucked away. For example, you can manage groups, delete messages you've sent by accident and even reclaim storage space on your device.
Our instructions below cover both iOS and Android devices, plus we've included guidance on how to ensure WhatsApp files don't take up too much space on your phone.
News, deals and stuff the manuals don't tell you.1. Share your location
If you've found a nice pub you want to give directions to, or are trying to wrangle a lost family member, you can share your location in a couple of taps.
Plus iconpaperclip iconLocationShare live location
You might need to tweak your phone settings to give WhatsApp permission to track location, so follow the on-screen instructions if this happens.
2. Use WhatsApp on your PC or Mac
Menu (three dots)Settings optionLinked devices Link a device3. Check your security settings
WhatsApp has a reputation as one of the better messaging platforms for privacy, thanks to the end-to-end encryption on all your chats. But there are ways to improve your privacy even more.
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Settings Account Two-step verification
4. Record a voice note
Some people love these, some don't. If you haven't tried them yet, you might warm to them, as it's lovely to hear the voice of someone you care about.
microphone iconslide your finger to the left5. Back up your chats
To keep your WhatsApp chats safe, it's possible to set the app to back up automatically. Android users get the option of backing up to their Google Drive,
To visit backup options, tap Menu (three dots) > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup (Android) Settings Chats Chat BackupFrequency DailyWeeklyMonthlyBack Up NowFind out more about how to c
6. Unsend (or edit) messages
Find the message you want to delete, then tap and hold it. On an Android phone, this will select the message. Delete Delete (bin) iconDelete for everyoneMenu (three dots) buttonEdit7. Create and manage a WhatsApp group
If you're using WhatsApp to keep in touch with friends and family, you can message multiple people at the same time using the group function.
Chats tabNew chatNew group
Next Create Add ParticipantsAdd
8. Share pictures in higher quality
By default, WhatsApp will compress photos that you send through the app – but there's a way to opt for a higher-resolution version if you want to preserve the quality of the original image.
Plus iconPhotosHD iconHD qualityDoneAfter you've sent them, higher-res images will have a 'HD' logo in the bottom-left corner of the preview window.
Want to share an actual picture? Get your images printed – find out more about the9. Mute annoying groups
It's nice when friends and family get in touch, but there are often times when your phone pinging away can be a bit offputting, particularly if it's a massive group that's talking about something you don't need to know about.
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10. Annotate images
You can draw and add text to images – do this to create your own memes or to add scribbles to photos. Once you've picked a picture to add, look at the top of the screen. Here, you'll see options to crop and add stickers – ignore these.
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Mark important messages star iconStarred messagesPin frequently-used chats to the top of your displayMention specific people in a group chat Add a conversation shortcut to your home screen Settings More Add shortcutDelete old conversations to neaten up your Chats tab bin iconAlso delete media received in this chat from the device galleryJoin Which? Tech Support
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