WhatsApp pics are appearing duplicated on Photos on iPhone

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WhatsApp pics are appearing duplicated on Photos on iPhone

On my iPhone my WhatsApp is set to automatically save the photos I receive on Photos. For me this was working just fine, but a couple of days ago Photos started to save each photo twice. This means that now, if I receive one photo via WhatsApp and then I go to Photos, the same pic appears duplicated.

I've been searching settings on my phone to try to fix this with no luck, I've been looking for it also through the internet but I cannot find the solution. I also tried turning off the "save in Photos" setting, then turning off my phone and then turning "save in Photos" back on but didn't work either.

I'll appreciate any help you can give me.

Thank you! 🔆

iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 8, 2024 9:10 AM

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Deewijesekara

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Mar 9, 2024 7:16 AM in response to Sid-sood

I thought it was my phone! Seems most of them have same issue! Doubling WhatsApp photos in the gallery! 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

any solutions?? Please

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Answer 2

Mar 8, 2024 11:13 PM in response to ursula274

Facing this issue from yesterday.

Any solutions? @apple

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Answer 3

Mar 8, 2024 10:51 PM in response to ursula274

i have the same problem, what can i do?

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Bern8888

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Mar 13, 2024 12:23 AM in response to ursula274

How to update:

1/ Go into the ‘App Store’

2/ Click on your profile pic (top corner)

3/ Scroll down until you find ‘WhatsApp’

4/ Hold your finger on the WhatsApp icon (do not click open)

5/ Another window should appear with an update button visible. Click this and you’re done 👍

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Answer 5

Mar 8, 2024 10:38 PM in response to ursula274

Same thing happening with me since last 3 days on my iphone 15 pro max as well

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Answer 6

Mar 8, 2024 11:29 PM in response to ursula274

After updating ios 17.4 ,the same thing happening to me also..

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Answer 7

Mar 9, 2024 12:44 AM in response to ursula274

Same things with me, any solution or update?

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Sid-sood

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Mar 9, 2024 12:39 AM in response to ursula274

Yes same thing. Any photo coming on whatsapp is getting stored twice on my camera roll. Since last 2-3 days

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EssexPK

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Mar 9, 2024 7:02 AM in response to ursula274

Relieved I’m not alone. Thought I was going mad. Come on WhatsApp/Apple any solution please? It’s a pain.

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Answer 10

Mar 9, 2024 1:13 AM in response to ursula274

I don’t think it is because of IOS update as I am facing this issue before updating to 17.4

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Answer 11

Mar 9, 2024 3:50 AM in response to ursula274

I guess it's more of a "WhatsApp" problem rather than iOS. I'm using iPhone 13mini with iOS 17.3

I'm facing the same issue from a few days back. Hate it how every single time I have to delete the duplicates.

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Answer 12

Mar 9, 2024 2:49 AM in response to ursula274

I am also facing same issue on i15 while downloading any photos from WhatsApp, duplicate Photos appearing on iPhone gallery, i spoke with apple support, they asked me to follow below instruction: