Telegram is one of the best WhatsApp alternatives available. Unlike WhatsApp, Telegram doesn't have a 25MB media upload size limit. One can send up to 2GB of video via Telegram chatTelegram also boasts superior group functionality compared to WhatsApp. Because of this, if you're not careful, you could end up with a lot of Telegram photos and videos in your gallery. Here's how to avoid this and stop Telegram from automatically saving photos and videos on Android and iPhone.
People often share media files via messaging apps like Telegram and SignalHowever, with Telegram's auto-download options, you can stop the automatic downloading of photos and videos, thus avoiding your device's storage space being full.
TELEGRAM ANDROID APP
First, let's talk about the Telegram Android app and how to stop Telegram from auto-downloading in the background.
How to stop Telegram auto-download on Android
Step 1: Open Telegram on your Android phone.
Step 2: Click on hamburger menu and go to Settings.
Step 3: go to the data and storage> Download Media automatically.
Here you have two options. First You can set automatic media download rules for mobile data and Wi-Fi connection. Second For a tight mobile data plan, you can disable auto-downloading of media by disabling “When using mobile data".
You can also customize the type of media files you want to keep in auto-download using mobile data.
Those who use Telegram can Unlimited Wi-Fi Plan Keep auto-download media running.
Stop Telegram from automatically saving images on Android
The above options only address auto-downloading media over mobile data and Wi-Fi. What about stopping those photos and videos from being downloaded to your phone's gallery? Follow the steps below to find out.
Step 1: Open Telegram On your Android phone go to Settings.
Step 2: Go to Chat settings Scroll down to the bottom.
Step 3: Disable “Save to gallery".
That's it. From now on, you won't see downloaded media files automatically saved to the Gallery app.
TELEGRAM APP FOR IPHONE AND IPAD
The Telegram app on iPhone is also feature-rich. Some options are placed in different menus than their counterparts on AndroidLet's disable auto-download on cellular and Wi-Fi connections in Telegram.
How to stop Telegram from automatically downloading on iPhone
Step 1: Open an app Telegram On iPhone and go to Settings.
Step 2: Open data and storage Make the necessary changes to the list. Automatic Media Download.
Advice: Telegram allows you to send up to 2GB of video or file in a chat. Just because someone sends you a 2GB file doesn't mean the entire file/video will automatically download in the background. From the Auto-Download Media menu, you can set a maximum size for the video or file that can be automatically downloaded in the background.
GT team members often disable the automatic switching of media downloads for cellular data and keep it enabled when using Telegram on Wi-Fi.
As we mentioned in the tip above, Telegram allows users to specify the media size. Auto download is very good, and Ensures you never run out of data on Wi-Fi as well.
Stop saving photos from Telegram on iPhone
You can stop saving photos from specific chats, groups, and channels on the Telegram iPhone app. Here's how.
Step 1: Open an app Telegram iPhone and go to Settings.
Step 2: Go to data and storage> Other> save Pictures included.
Step 3: Disabled Save photos from contacts, other private chats, group chats, and channels.
Automatic downloading in the Telegram iPhone app works a little differently than on Android. When the app is not in use, it won't continue downloading large video files. To work around this, you can switch to "Download in the backgroundFrom the settings menu.
Open Settings Telegram and go to data and storage> Other> Download in the background Keep it running. The app will continue downloading media files for a limited time.
Clear Telegram cache
Over time, your Telegram account fills up your phone's storage with tons of photos and videos. If auto-download is enabled, the app will continue to save these files. This results in cache memory Huge app and takes up a lot of space on phone.
Fortunately, Telegram allows you to clear the app cache from the app menu. SettingsThe steps to clear Telegram's cache are the same on both the iPhone and Android apps. Here, we'll use the iPhone app for illustration.
Step 1: Open Telegram on your phone and go to Settings.
Step 2: Transfer to data and storage> Use Storage.
Step 3: From the device storage menu, you will notice the option “Clear Telegram Cache".
Click on it, select the type of files you want to remove, and press the button. to survey At the bottom.
Disable auto-save on phone
Telegram's generous 2GB media limit is a boon for many users. At the same time, it can be a stressful experience for the recipient. Make the necessary changes from the Auto-Download menu and disable the automatic saving of photos and videos on Telegram.
