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WhatsApp is testing an upgraded chat cleanup tool for Android users. The new feature allows selective deletion of messages or media, helping users manage storage space more effectively and avoid accidental data loss.
The latest WhatsApp beta (version 2.25.34.5) introduces improved chat clearing options. Users can now choose exactly what they want to delete, from text messages to photos, videos or audio files, offering greater flexibility.
The upgraded chat cleanup feature is presently accessible to selected beta testers. WhatsApp plans to extend its rollout to more Android users gradually over the coming weeks through upcoming beta channel updates.
Rather than deleting entire chats, users can now remove specific media categories such as photos, videos, GIFs, stickers, documents or voice notes. This offers greater control and helps preserve only essential content within chats.
Before confirming deletion, WhatsApp now displays how much storage space will be freed. This preview helps users make informed choices, managing data more efficiently while ensuring that important information remains safely stored.
For users participating in large group chats where media quickly accumulates, the new feature streamlines organisation. It allows easy removal of unnecessary files while keeping important conversations and shared media safely intact.
WhatsApp has also added the clear chat option directly to the chat info screen, aligning Android’s layout with iOS. This makes chat management quicker, simpler and more consistent across device