How to reduce mobile data usage during WhatsApp voice calls
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms across the globe. Although the app is primarily used for messaging, millions of people also used it for voice calls and video calls. The Facebook owned platform is a preferred choice by several users as it is quite easy to answer or make group calls on the app. However, it is worth noting that calling the feature does use a bigger chunk of your mobile data as compared to messages.
As per an old report by Android Authority, WhatsApp voice calls consume around 720kb per minute. Although it may not seem much, the data consumption can shoot up during long calls and it can have an effect if you are low on your daily data limit.
To help you out in such cases, WhatsApp offers a feature that can help you to reduce mobile data usage. To know how to use this feature, you can follow these steps.
How to reduce mobile data used by WhatsApp calls on Android smartphones
Open WhatsApp app on your Android smartphone.
Tap on the ‘three-dots’ icon at the top right corner of the screen.
From the menu, tap on Settings.
Tap on ‘Storage and data’ option.
Turn on the toggle next to Use less data for calls.
How to reduce mobile data used by WhatsApp calls on Apple iPhones
Open WhatsApp app on your Apple iPhone.
Tap on Settings option in the bottom right corner of the screen.
From the menu, tap on Storage and data.
Under the Network section, turn on the toggle next to Use Less Data for calls.
Although video calls use mobile data then voice calls but currently WhatsApp does not have any feature to reduce mobile data usage during video calls. The company may add that feature in future as calls will use mobile data while using 5G connectivity.
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