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How to delete WhatsApp database files on your phone
Android
Android
Your WhatsApp database files are automatically stored on your phone. To delete these files:
- Open your file manager.
- Tap Main Storage or Internal Storage.
- Tap Android > media > com.whatsapp > WhatsApp > Databases.
- Tap and hold each database file > Delete.
If you’re using Android 9 or below, follow these steps:
- Open your file manager.
- Tap Main Storage or Internal Storage.
- Tap the WhatsApp folder > Databases.
- Tap and hold each database file > Delete.
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