What is the WhatsApp that saves status?

WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion active users worldwide. One of the key features of WhatsApp is the ability to share statuses, which are photos, videos, or text that disappear after 24 hours.

However, many WhatsApp users want to save the statuses they see from their friends and family. There are a few different methods to save WhatsApp statuses on both iPhone and Android devices.

Why Do People Want to Save WhatsApp Statuses?

There are several reasons why WhatsApp users may want to save statuses they see:

• To save important information or announcements shared in a status
• To save funny or meaningful statuses to look back on later
• To save photos and videos from statuses that they want to keep
• To share saved statuses with other friends or on social media
• To have a record of statuses for various purposes

Being able to save statuses allows WhatsApp users to keep moments and media that would otherwise disappear after 24 hours. While WhatsApp intends statuses to be temporary shares, many users still want the option to save them.

Methods to Save WhatsApp Statuses on iPhone

There are a few different ways WhatsApp users with iPhones can save statuses they see:

Using Screenshots

The simplest way to save a WhatsApp status on an iPhone is to take a screenshot:

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on a contact’s profile picture to view their status.
2. When viewing the status you want to save, press the Side Button and Volume Up Button at the same time to take a screenshot.
3. The screenshot will be saved to your Photos app.

While this method is easy, it can result in lower image and video quality since it’s just a screenshot. But it’s a quick option if you just want to grab a status real fast.

Using Third-Party Apps

There are also a few third-party apps that allow saving WhatsApp statuses:

• Status Saver: This app lets you save photo and video statuses directly from WhatsApp without screenshotting.
• Status Downloader: This app saves statuses and allows you to download audio from statuses as well.
• WAStatusSaver: This app has a built-in browser to view and save statuses without WhatsApp detecting that you screenshotted.

The advantage of using third-party apps is they typically allow you to directly save videos and photos from statuses without any loss of quality. However, you will have to download another app.

Using the Files App

WhatsApp’s built-in files send statuses and media to your phone’s local storage. You can use the Files app to view and save these:

1. Go to Files > On My iPhone > WhatsApp > Media > Statuses.
2. Here you will find all photos and videos from recent statuses.
3. Tap and hold the status media you want to save and tap “Save to Photos.”

This method provides original quality files. However, it only works for media from statuses and not text statuses.

Methods to Save WhatsApp Statuses on Android

Android users also have a few options to save WhatsApp statuses:

Using Screenshots

As with iPhone, Android users can screenshot statuses:

1. Open the status you want to save.
2. Take a screenshot by pressing the Volume Down and Power Buttons simultaneously.
3. The screenshot will be saved in your Photos app.

Again, this results in lower quality than directly saving files, but it’s quick and easy.

Using Third-Party Apps

Some popular third-party status saver apps for Android include:

• Status Saver for WhatsApp: Allows saving photos, videos, and GIFs from statuses.
• WA Status Saver: Provides options to save media and customize saving settings.
• Status Saver for WA: Lets you save status media and text statuses.

Using a dedicated status saver app typically provides the highest quality saved files.

Accessing Local Storage Files

Like on iPhone, WhatsApp stores status media in local phone storage. You can access these files directly:

1. Go to File Manager > WhatsApp > Media > Statuses.
2. Select the status you want and save it to another folder or your gallery.

Going directly through your phone’s local files allows you to save original quality statuses.

Other WhatsApp Status Saving Tips

Here are some additional tips for saving WhatsApp statuses:

• Turn off Read Receipts in WhatsApp before viewing statuses you want to save. This prevents the sender from knowing you screenshotted or saved their status.
• View statuses before the 24-hour expire whenever possible. This ensures the status is still there to save.
• When taking screenshots, make sure to capture the entire status if it’s a video or multi-slide photo.
• Try a few different status saver apps to compare features and quality.
• If taking screenshots, use an app like LongShot on Android to stitch together a long scrolling screenshot of an entire status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions about saving WhatsApp statuses:

Does screenshotting a status notify the person who posted it?

Screenshotting or screen recording a WhatsApp status does not send a notification to the original poster. However, they will be able to see if you view their status.

Is it possible to save status text without taking a screenshot?

Unfortunately there is no straightforward way to save text statuses without taking a screenshot on iPhone. Some Android status saver apps claim to allow saving text statuses.

Can you view old statuses that have expired?

No, there is no way to retrieve expired WhatsApp statuses after the 24 hour period. You need to save statuses before they expire if you want to keep them.

Why does my saved status have black bars around it?

Black bars or borders around a saved status are typically caused by screenshotting a status rather than directly saving the media file. Use a status saver app or access local storage files for original quality.

Is it possible to download and save statuses from WhatsApp Web?

Currently WhatsApp Web does not allow users to download or save statuses. You need to use the mobile app on either iPhone or Android.

Conclusion

While WhatsApp intends statuses to be temporary, many users want to save statuses to keep memories, photos, videos, and important information. There are various methods to save WhatsApp statuses on both iPhones and Android phones, using built-in screenshots, file access, and third-party apps.

Using a dedicated status saver app provides the highest quality saved statuses. But taking screenshots or accessing local storage files work as well. Just be aware that the original poster will be able to see if you view their status. With the right method, you can safely save any WhatsApp status.

Platform	Method	Pros	Cons
iPhone	Screenshots	Quick and easy	Lower quality Limited to images and videos
iPhone	Third-party apps	Saves original quality Works for all status types	Need to install another app
iPhone	Files app	Original quality status files Saves photos, videos	Only works for media statuses More complicated
Android	Screenshots	Quick and easy	Lower quality Limited to images and videos
Android	Third-party apps	Saves original quality Works for all status types	Need to install another app
Android	Local storage access	Original quality status files Saves photos, videos	Only works for media statuses More complicated

In summary, while WhatsApp intends statuses to be temporary, there are ways to save them on both iPhones and Android phones if you want to keep them. Using screenshots or third-party apps are the easiest options.

Hopefully this overview gives you a better understanding of how to save WhatsApp statuses. Let me know if you have any other questions!