Where are voice messages saved from WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?
Voice messages received via WhatsApp on an iPhone are stored in the app's internal storage. These files can be accessed through the chat where they were sent or received and are not saved to the device's general media library.
Where are voice messages saved from WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?
On an iPhone, voice messages received through WhatsApp are not stored in a separate folder like text messages or photos. Instead, they are integrated into the chat history itself. Here's a detailed breakdown of how and where these voice messages are saved:
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Chat Storage: Each WhatsApp conversation is treated as a single entity, which includes all types of media exchanged within that chat - text, images, videos, and voice messages. When you save a voice message, it becomes part of the chat's data.
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iCloud Backup: If you have enabled iCloud backup for your iPhone, your WhatsApp chats, including voice messages, will be automatically backed up to iCloud. This means that even if you delete the WhatsApp app or lose your phone, you can restore your chat history, along with the voice messages, from an iCloud backup.
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Device Storage: Physically, the voice messages are stored in the iPhone's internal storage under the 'Documents and Data' section of the WhatsApp app. You can check this by going to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > WhatsApp. Here you will see the amount of space used by WhatsApp, which includes all your chats and media, including voice messages.
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Media Manager: Within the WhatsApp app, there is a 'Media Manager' that organizes all the media files, including voice messages. You can access this by going to Settings > Data and Storage Usage > Storage Usage. Here you will see a list of chats with the amount of space each one takes up. By tapping on a chat, you can see how much space is used by each type of media, including voice messages.
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Forwarding and Sharing: Voice messages can be forwarded to other chats or shared outside of WhatsApp. When this happens, the voice message is saved as an MP4 file in the iPhone's photo library, making it accessible from the Photos app.
In summary, while voice messages from WhatsApp on an iPhone are not stored in a separate location like traditional voicemails, they are safely integrated into your chat history and backed up to iCloud. This ensures that your conversations, including all types of media exchanged, remain accessible and secure.