If you’ve seen a cool video on someone’s WhatsApp status and want to save it for yourself, it’s easy to do! By copying someone else’s status video, you can reuse viral videos or just save media you find interesting. Here are the steps to copy a WhatsApp status video that someone else has shared.
Methods to Copy WhatsApp Status Videos
There are a few different methods you can use to copy and save someone else’s WhatsApp status video:
- Screen recording apps
- WhatsApp status saver apps
- File explorer apps
Each approach has its pros and cons, so choose the one that best fits your needs. We’ll go over how each method works in more detail below.
Using Screen Recording Apps
One of the easiest ways to copy a WhatsApp status video is to use your phone’s built-in screen recording feature or a third party screen recording app. Here’s how it works:
- Open the WhatsApp app and view the status update you want to save. Make sure the video is playing.
- Open your phone’s screen recording feature, like QuickTime on an iPhone, or a third party app like AZ Screen Recorder or DU Recorder on Android.
- Start recording your phone’s screen. Make sure the WhatsApp app is visible.
- Let the status video play through completely while recording.
- Stop the screen recording.
- The video will now be saved to your phone’s gallery or the app’s album so you can reuse it.
Screen recording is a quick and easy way to copy a WhatsApp status. However, the video quality may be lower than the original. Screen recordings also include any interface elements visible during the recording.
Using WhatsApp Status Saver Apps
There are various apps you can download that are designed specifically for saving WhatsApp statuses. These include Status Saver, Status Downloader, Status Saver for WA, and others. Here are the general steps for using one of these saver apps:
- Download and install a WhatsApp status saver app from your device’s app store.
- Open the app and grant it the required permissions.
- The app will display statuses from your WhatsApp contacts (it may need to scan your contacts).
- Find the status update you want and tap to download it.
- The video will be saved directly in high quality to your camera roll or the app.
WhatsApp status saver apps provide an easy way to get high quality copies of statuses. However, your contacts will need to have sharing enabled for their status. Some apps may have limits on how many you can save per day unless you upgrade.
Using File Explorer Apps
You can also use a file explorer or file manager app to directly access and copy WhatsApp status videos stored on your phone. Here are the steps involved:
- Download a file explorer app like ES File Explorer, Files by Google, or Solid Explorer.
- Open the app and grant the required permissions to access your phone’s storage.
- Go to the WhatsApp folder, then Media > .Statuses.
- This folder contains all your contacts’ current status videos.
- Long press the status video you want and select copy or save to gallery.
Accessing statuses through your phone’s file system guarantees full quality copies. However, the file names will be generic rather than attached to contacts. You’ll also need to identify the correct video through its thumbnail.
Tips for Copying WhatsApp Statuses
When saving someone else’s WhatsApp status video, keep these tips in mind:
- Double check that you have permission or the status is public before copying. Don’t violate someone’s privacy.
- Be selective – only copy statuses that are important or truly interesting to you.
- If you want to re-share a status, ask the original creator for permission first.
- When recording with screen recording apps, turn off all notifications to keep the video clean.
- For better quality, use WiFi and max brightness when screen recording.
- With file explorers, allow enough time for the status to download to your phone before copying it.
- Use online video converters to save WhatsApp videos as MP4 files to redistribute.
FAQs About Copying WhatsApp Statuses
Can you copy someone’s WhatsApp status without them knowing?
If someone posts a public status, it’s possible to copy it without them being notified. They won’t get a message that their status was copied or saved. However, if you take a screenshot, that will send a notification. Overall it’s better to only copy statuses from contacts you know and have permission from.
Is it illegal to copy someone’s WhatsApp status?
There are no specific laws around copying WhatsApp statuses. However, reposting private statuses or using them without permission could potentially violate privacy laws in some countries. In general, only copy statuses from contacts who have agreed to share them publicly to avoid legal issues.
Why can’t I copy someone’s WhatsApp status?
If you try but are unable to copy a status, there are a few possible reasons:
- The user has set their status privacy to “My Contacts” or “Contacts Except…” so you can’t access it.
- Your phone lacks storage space to save the video.
- Your internet connection is too slow or unstable to fully download the status.
- You may need to upgrade to the latest WhatsApp version.
- The status video is corrupted or encoded in an incompatible format.
Make sure statuses you want to copy are set to public. Check your phone’s storage and internet connection as well. If it still doesn’t work, have the status sender re-upload the video.
Can someone find out I copied their WhatsApp status?
No, there is no way for someone to detect if you copied their public WhatsApp status video. They will not receive any notification or indication about it being copied or saved by someone else. As long as you only copy public statuses or have permission, it will be completely anonymous.
Be Respectful When Copying Statuses
While it’s possible to copy and save most public WhatsApp statuses without the creator knowing, you should still aim to get permission when feasible. Only redistribute statuses from contacts who have explicitly agreed. If you want to re-share a funny or informational status, ask the original poster first or credit them. Respecting others’ privacy and ownership of their content will make the WhatsApp community more positive for all.