How to Automatically Download Media Files on Whatsapp on an Android Device

Preparation

1. Go to Your Phone Menu.
2. Find Whatsapp.
3. Tap on the Whatsapp Icon.
4. Make Sure That, You Are on the “Chats” Tab.
5. Tap on “More Options” Which Is a Three-dot Icon Located at the Top Right Corner of the Page.
6. Go to Settings.
7. Tap “Data Usage”.
8. Tap “When Using Mobile Data”.
9. Select Each Type of Message You Wish to Download When You Are Using Mobile Data.
10. You Have Four Options. Photos, Audio, Videos and Documents.
11. Be Careful When Downloading Large Files Using Cellular Data as It May Result in Extra Charges on Your Account.
12. Tap “Ok” to Confirm the Changes.
13. Tap “When Connected on Wi-fi”.
14. Select Each Type of Message You Wish to Download When You Are on a Wi-fi Network.
15. Tap “Ok” to Confirm the Changes.
16. Tap “When Roaming”.
17. Select Each Type of Message You Wish to Download When You Are Using Roaming Data.
18. Be Careful Downloading Media Files While Using Roaming Data as It May Result in Hefty Data Charges.
19. This Is How You Can Automatically Download Images on Whatsapp.