Strange, that option isn't displaying on Whstsapp anymore.I dont use the app but this is what a quick google search leads to
settings>chat settings>turn off save incoming media.
or
Settings -> Advanced -> Auto-Download
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not sure if thats what you did
Noticed deleting app sync from also deleted both Vshare and ipastore.
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