WhatsApp is ending the free Google Drive storage space that Android users have enjoyed for saving chat history, including photos and videos.
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Scenario
This change comes after five years of backups not counting toward Drive storage limits at all. Both Google and WhatsApp have disclosed the information to users.
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Affected users
The change is already affecting WhatsApp Beta users with the latest beta updates. It'll soon roll out to all other users too.
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Advance notification
The new changes will soon start rolling out to all Android users. Users will be notified 30 days ahead of time with a banner in WhatsApp Settings >Chats >Chat backup.
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Storage management tips
To manage storage, users can remove large media files, disable auto-download, and activate disappearing messages.