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georgeck ◴[] No.45170854[source]
It would be really useful to have more client-side control over media storage. That way, I could better manage storage growth without wiping entire threads.

For example, being able to see all media across chats, sort by file size, and optionally group by conversation would make it much easier to clean things up.

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chimeracoder ◴[] No.45170891[source]
> It would be really useful to have more client-side control over media storage. That way, I could better manage storage growth without wiping entire threads.

> For example, being able to see all media across chats, sort by file size, and optionally group by conversation would make it much easier to clean things up.

I have good news for you: this already exists.

On Android:

Settings >> Data and Storage >> Manage Storage >> Review Storage

This allows you to view all of your media, files, and audio across all chats, sorted by the amount of storage used. You can also delete those files individually without affecting the rest of the chat.

You can also do the same thing within a conversation.

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1. wpollock ◴[] No.45171669[source]
On my Samsung: Settings >> Device Care >> Storage
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2. ThePowerOfFuet ◴[] No.45174484[source]
Does that give you per-attachment insight?
3. codethief ◴[] No.45175302[source]
I think you're talking about Android settings, though, not Signal settings?