How to save from WhatsApp to SD card?

How to save from WhatsApp to SD card - briefly?

To save media files from WhatsApp to your SD card, open the WhatsApp app, navigate to the desired chat or media, select the file you want to save, tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner, and choose "Save to SD Card." This will transfer the selected file directly to your external storage.

How to save from WhatsApp to SD card - in detail?

To save files from WhatsApp to an SD card, follow these detailed steps:

1. Ensure Compatibility: First, confirm that your device supports external storage and has an SD card inserted. Not all devices allow apps to write directly to the SD card due to security reasons.

2. Check App Permissions: WhatsApp needs permission to access and write to the SD card. To grant this:

   • Go to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp.
   • Tap on Permissions or App permissions.
   • Ensure that Storage is enabled. If not, toggle it on.

3. Save Media Files: WhatsApp automatically saves media files (like images and videos) to your device’s internal storage. To move these to the SD card:

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Navigate to the chat or group where the media file is located.
   • Tap and hold on the file you want to save.
   • Select Save from the options that appear at the top of the screen. The file will be saved to your device’s internal storage.

4. Move Files to SD Card: To move files from internal storage to the SD card:

   • Open the File Manager app on your device. If you don't have one, download a reliable file manager from the Google Play Store.
   • Navigate to the WhatsApp folder in your internal storage (usually found at /storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp).
   • Select the files or folders you want to move to the SD card.
   • Tap on Move and select your SD card as the destination.

5. Change Default Storage Location: To save WhatsApp media directly to the SD card (if supported by your device):

   • Open WhatsApp.
   • Go to Settings > Storage and data.
   • Tap on Default storage location.
   • Select SD Card if available. If not, you will need to save media to internal storage first and then move it to the SD card manually (as described in step 4).
6. Verify Transfer: After moving files, verify that they have been successfully transferred by checking the WhatsApp folder on your SD card using the file manager app.

By following these steps, you can effectively save and manage WhatsApp files on your SD card.