How to Save WhatsApp Status
You can save WhatsApp status updates (photos or videos) using several methods, depending on your device and whether you want to save your own status or someone else’s. Saving Your Own WhatsApp Status
- Open WhatsApp and go to your status.
- Tap the status you want to save.
- Use the Save option (if available) to store it directly to your phone’s gallery or Google Photos
Saving Someone Else’s WhatsApp Status WhatsApp does not provide a built-in feature to save others’ statuses, but you can use these common methods:
1. Take a Screenshot (for Photos)
- Open the status image you want to save.
- On Android: Press the Power + Volume Down buttons at the same time.
- On iPhone: Press the Side/Power + Volume Up buttons together (or Home + Power on older models).
- The screenshot will be saved in your gallery
2. Use Screen Recording (for Videos)
- Open the status video you want to save.
- Start your phone’s built-in screen recorder (found in Quick Settings on Android or Control Center on iPhone).
- Play the status video while recording.
- Stop recording when finished; the video will be saved in your gallery
3. Use File Manager (Android Only)
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View the status you want to save (this ensures it is downloaded to your device).
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Open your File Manager app.
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Enable “Show Hidden Files” in the settings.
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Navigate to:
Internal Storage > Android > Media > com.whatsapp > WhatsApp > Media > .Statuses -
Here, you’ll find all recently viewed status images and videos.
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Copy the desired files to another folder to save them permanently
4. Use a Status Saver App (Android Only)
- Download a WhatsApp Status Saver app from the Google Play Store.
- Open the app, grant necessary permissions, and it will display all viewed statuses.
- Select the status you want and tap Download to save it
Summary Table: Methods to Save WhatsApp Status
Method| Device| Media Type| Extra App Needed?
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Screenshot| Android/iOS| Photos| No
Screen Recording| Android/iOS| Videos| No
File Manager| Android| Photos/Videos| No
Status Saver App| Android| Photos/Videos| Yes
Note: Always respect privacy and only save statuses with permission from the original poster.
