Storage Issues - The rapid increase in storage usage on WeChat is primarily due to the accumulation of chat records, which are stored locally on users' devices without regular cleaning [3] - The default "auto-download" feature saves media files from other devices to the phone, leading to unnecessary space consumption over time [4] - Temporary cache generated from browsing Moments and using mini-programs can accumulate to several GBs if not regularly cleared [5] Space Release Methods - Step 1: Clear cache and original files safely by navigating to WeChat settings and clearing temporary files without affecting chat records [7] - Step 2: Manage chat records by sorting them by space usage and prioritizing the deletion of large files over 100MB [10] - Step 3: Disable auto-download to prevent unnecessary storage usage from the outset [12] - Step 4: Implement a long-term maintenance strategy, including weekly cache cleaning (1-5GB), monthly checks for large files (3-10GB), quarterly deep cleaning of old chat records (5-15GB), and reinstalling WeChat before changing devices for a complete reset [13] Additional Considerations - Backup important data before cleaning using WeChat's backup and recovery feature [15] - To prevent accidental deletions, important files should be saved to the phone gallery or cloud storage [16] - For devices with limited storage (e.g., 128GB), upgrading to a larger capacity (256GB+) is recommended if WeChat storage exceeds 50GB [17] Misconceptions - Deleting friends does not free up space, as the actual space usage comes from chat record files, not friend status [18] - WeChat does not automatically merge duplicate files, requiring manual cleaning [18]

微信存储太占空间、用下面这个办法一下子能让手机储存少1 0个G。 近日，"微信存储太占空间、用下面这个办法一下子能让手机储存少10个G"，冲进热搜。 存储激增的核心原因 1. 聊天记录长期堆积 因为微信的聊天记录仅存储在用户本地的设备上，很多朋友常年不清理聊天记录，逐步累积，就会占用越来越多的空间。 2. 自动下载未关闭 默认开启的"自动下载"功能会将群聊/频道的所有媒体文件保存到本地，长期积累导致空间被无效占用。 3. 缓存数据滚雪球效应 朋友圈浏览、小程序运行等产生的临时缓存未被定期清理，尤其视频号、网页插件等模块的缓存可达数GB。 这样操作，立即释放10G+空间 第一步：清理缓存与原文件（安全高效） 1. 基础缓存清理 路径：微信 → 我 → 设置 → 通用 → 存储空间 → 清理缓存→ 临时文件（小程序垃圾、预览图等）可直接清除，不影响聊天记录。 路径：存储空间 → 缓存 → 去清理 → 分别点击 "已接收的原图/原视频" 及 "已发出的原图/原视频" → 选择 "按文件大小排序" → 批 量删除群聊大文件（如50MB+视频）→ 清理后文件转为普通画质缩略图。 2. 新版"原图/原视频清理"（2025 ...