How to open WhatsApp files on iPhone - briefly?
To open WhatsApp files on your iPhone, you can use the native Files app or a third-party file manager like Documents by Readdle. Simply download and install the desired app from the App Store, then navigate to the WhatsApp folder to access your files.
How to open WhatsApp files on iPhone - in detail?
To open WhatsApp files on your iPhone, you'll need to follow a series of steps that allow you to access and view various types of media sent through the app. Here’s a detailed guide:
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Accessing Media Files:
WhatsApp automatically saves all received photos and videos in your device’s storage. To find these files, open the Photos app on your iPhone. You'll notice that there is an album specifically labeled “WhatsApp.” Tap on this album to view all the images and videos sent to you via WhatsApp.
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Viewing Documents:
WhatsApp also allows users to send documents in various formats, such as PDFs, Word files, and Excel sheets. To open these documents:
- Open WhatsApp and navigate to the chat where the document was sent.
- Tap on the document icon (it looks like a paperclip) next to the message.
- A preview of the document will appear. If you need to view it in more detail or edit it, tap on “Open with…”
- Choose an app from the list that can open the document type. For example, PDFs can be opened with iBooks or any other PDF reader app installed on your iPhone.
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Listening to Voice Messages:
To listen to voice messages:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the voice message.
- Tap on the play button (a triangle inside a circle) next to the message. The voice message will start playing immediately.
- You can also tap and hold the play button to lock it, which allows you to continue listening even if you exit the chat or switch to another app.
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Saving Files:
Sometimes, you might want to save a file from WhatsApp to your device’s storage for easier access later:
- Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the file you want to save.
- Tap on the document icon next to the message.
- If it's an image or video, tap on the share icon (a square with an arrow pointing up) at the bottom of the screen.
- Choose “Save to Files” from the sharing options. You can then select a location in your iCloud Drive where you want to save the file.
By following these steps, you should be able to open and manage various types of WhatsApp files on your iPhone efficiently.