How to reduce data usage on WhatsApp: video call, on iPhone

WhatsApp comes with a useful built-in feature to help users reduce their data consumption during calls. If you'd like to take advantage of this new feature, you'll need to enable it first in the app settings.

How reduce WhatsApp mobile data consumption?

This method allows to reduce the amount of data used on iPhone and Android devices.

Open WhatsApp, tap on the More menu > Settings. Tap on Chats and Calls:
Scroll to Call Settings and tick the Low Data usage - Lower the amount of data used during a WhatsApp call checkbox:

N.B. Data consumption will be reduced, but it should be noted that you are bound to experience minor loss in call quality as long when this feature is enabled.

How to reduce WhatsApp video call data usage?

One of the simplest ways to reduce WhatsApp data consumption is to prioritise WhatsApp voice calls over video calls. Try and only make video calls when you are connected to a WiFi network. By primarily using a WiFi network wherever possible you can reduce the amount of mobile data that is used. You may need to go into the settings on your mobile and request that your phone choose WiFi over mobile data, as long as there is a possible WiFi network. You can also prevent WhatsApp from accessing your mobile data and prevent it from updating in the background.

Need more help with WhatsApp? Look at our forum!

Subject Replies

download whatsapp for samsung gt-c3312 1

Download WhatsApp on my Nokia E72 3

My laptop says I have no audio device 146

whatsapp install in samsung GT-S5222 1

No audio no sound device and troubleshoot fails 11

how can download whatsApp in my Nokia E5 2

Whatsapp on a normal java MID2.0 phone? 1

Deleted Message icon 1

You have guessed the code too many times. Please contact customer support for as 6

How to download WhatsApp for Samsung star 2 GT-s5263? 3

Newsletter

Subscribe to the newsletter

See an example

This information will be transmitted to CCM Benchmark Group to ensure the delivery of your newsletter.

It will also be used, according to your selected preferences, to provide you with more relevant advertisements.

You have the right to access and modify your personal data, as well as to request its suppression, within the limits foreseen by the legislation in force.

You can also change your preferences regarding the advertisements you receive at any time. For more information, please check our privacy policy. Processing of Personal Data.

Trending