Where are files from WhatsApp saved on my phone - briefly?
Files sent or received via WhatsApp are typically stored in the internal memory of your phone, specifically within the WhatsApp folder. To access these files, navigate to the file manager on your device and locate the WhatsApp directory under "Internal Storage."
Where are files from WhatsApp saved on my phone - in detail?
On Android devices, WhatsApp saves files such as images, videos, and documents in a specific directory within the internal storage of your phone. The default location for WhatsApp media files is:
/storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/Media/
This directory contains several subfolders, each dedicated to different types of media. Here’s a breakdown of where specific file types are stored:
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Images: Images received or sent through WhatsApp are saved in the
WhatsApp Imagesfolder. The path is typically:/storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Images/ -
Videos: Videos shared via WhatsApp are stored in the
WhatsApp Videofolder. The path is:/storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Video/ -
Documents: Documents such as PDFs, Word files, and other document types sent or received through WhatsApp are saved in the
WhatsApp Documentsfolder. The path is:/storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Documents/ -
Status Downloads: Files downloaded from WhatsApp Status updates are stored in the
Status Downloadsfolder. The path is:/storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/Media/.Statuses/ -
Sent: Media files that you have sent through WhatsApp, including images and videos, are saved in the
Sentfolder. The path is:/storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/Media/.Sent/
These folders allow you to easily locate and manage your WhatsApp media files directly on your phone’s internal storage. If you need to access or transfer these files, you can do so using a file manager app or by connecting your device to a computer via USB.