Viber is a popular messaging app that allows users to send and receive messages, make calls, and share photos and videos. However, one issue that some users encounter is Viber’s automatic photo saving feature, which can quickly fill up your phone’s storage. Fortunately, disabling this feature is a straightforward process. In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to disable automatic photo saving on Viber for Android and how to delete photos already saved.
Why Viber Saves Photos on Android
By default, Viber automatically saves all the photos and videos you receive on your device. This is intended to make it easier for users to access their media files without having to download them every time they open the app. However, this can quickly eat up your phone’s storage, especially if you receive a lot of photos and videos.
Steps to Disable Automatic Photo Saving
If you want to stop Viber from saving photos and videos automatically, follow these steps:
- Open the Viber app on your Android device.
- Tap on the three horizontal lines at the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Select “Settings.”
- Scroll down to “Media.”
- Toggle off the “Save to Gallery” option.
Once you’ve disabled this option, Viber will no longer save photos and videos automatically to your device’s gallery.
How to Delete Photos Saved by Viber
If you want to free up space on your device by deleting photos saved by Viber, follow these steps:
- Open your device’s gallery app.
- Find the folder named “Viber.”
- Tap on the folder to open it.
- Select the photos you want to delete.
- Tap on the trash can icon to delete the selected photos.
Note that deleting photos from the Viber folder will not delete them from your chat history. To delete photos from your chat history, you’ll need to do so manually within the chat.
Troubleshooting: What to Do If Viber Still Saves Photos
If you’ve followed the steps above and Viber is still saving photos and videos automatically, try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Make sure you have the latest version of Viber installed on your device.
- Clear the cache and data of the Viber app.
- Restart your device.
- Uninstall and reinstall the Viber app.
If none of these steps work, you can contact Viber support for further assistance.
Disabling automatic photo saving on Viber can help free up space on your Android device and prevent your gallery from becoming cluttered with media files. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily turn off this feature and delete any photos already saved by Viber. If you encounter any issues, try the troubleshooting steps or contact Viber support for help.
