How to turn off WeChat auto-save
As one of the most popular social networking apps in China, WeChat has rich functions but some settings may be confusing to users, such as automatically saving pictures and videos to mobile phone albums. Many users want to turn off this feature to save storage space or protect privacy. This article will introduce in detail how to turn off WeChat automatic saving, and attach recent hot topic data on the entire network for reference.
1. Steps to turn off WeChat automatic saving

1.Open WeChat settings: After entering WeChat, click "Me" - "Settings" in the lower right corner.
2.Go to general settings: Select the "General" option on the settings page.
3.Turn off automatic downloads: Find "Photos, Videos, Files and Calls" in the general settings, click and turn off the "Automatic Download" option.
4.Turn off image/video saving: On the same page, turn off the automatic saving function of "Photos" and "Videos" respectively.
After completing the above steps, WeChat will no longer automatically save received media files to the mobile phone album.
2. Recent hot topics on the Internet (last 10 days)
| Ranking | hot topics | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Olympics opening ceremony controversy | 9,850,000 | Weibo, Douyin |
| 2 | OpenAI releases GPT-4o | 8,760,000 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
| 3 | Domestic oil price adjustment | 7,920,000 | Toutiao, Kuaishou |
| 4 | "Singer 2024" live broadcast overturned | 6,580,000 | Weibo, Xiaohongshu |
| 5 | Xiaomi SU7 delivery delayed | 5,430,000 | Douyin, Hupu |
3. Why do you need to turn off automatic saving?
1.Save storage space: Long-term use of WeChat will accumulate a large number of cache files. Turning off automatic saving can effectively reduce the storage usage of your phone.
2.protect privacy: Some sensitive content may not be automatically saved to the local album.
3.Improve user experience: Prevent photo albums from being filled with irrelevant content and make it easier to find the photos you really need.
4. Other related setting suggestions
1.Clean cache regularly: The cache can be cleared in WeChat Settings-General-Storage Space.
2.Turn off background refresh: Restrict WeChat background activities in the mobile phone system settings.
3.Manage chat files: Important files can be saved manually to avoid all automatic downloads.
5. User FAQs
Q: After turning off auto-save, will the previous photos be deleted?
A: No, it only stops the automatic saving of new content, and the saved content needs to be deleted manually.
Q: Will the function of sending original images be affected after closing it?
A: No impact, you can still choose to send the original image.
Q: Will the group chat files be automatically downloaded?
A: After turning off automatic download, all files need to be downloaded manually.
Through the above settings and instructions, users can better manage the storage behavior of WeChat and make mobile phone use more efficient and convenient. Recent hot topics also reflect that technology, entertainment and social events are still the focus of netizens. It is recommended that users adjust their social software settings appropriately according to their own needs.
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