How to save Whatsapp status without app?

WhatsApp status allows you to share photos, videos and GIFs that disappear after 24 hours. If you want to save someone’s status without using a third party app, there are a few straightforward methods you can use.

Take a Screenshot

The easiest way to save a WhatsApp status is by taking a screenshot. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open WhatsApp and tap on the contact’s profile whose status you want to save.
2. In the contact’s profile, tap on the status thumbnail to view their status update.
3. To take a screenshot, press the Power and Volume down buttons simultaneously on an Android phone. On an iPhone, press the Power and Home buttons at the same time.
4. The screenshot will be saved to your phone’s gallery.

Taking a screenshot is quick and doesn’t require installing any extra apps. However, the screenshot only captures what you can see on the screen. For statuses with scrolling content, you’ll have to take multiple screenshots.

Use Screen Recording

Screen recording records a video of everything happening on your phone’s display. It can capture scrolling statuses and audio as well.

Follow these steps:

1. On Android, open the status you want to record and swipe down from the top to open Quick Settings.
2. Tap on the Screen Record icon to start recording. Allow access if prompted.
3. In iPhones running iOS 11 and above, open WhatsApp Status and swipe up from the bottom edge to open Control Center.
4. Tap on the Screen Recording icon to start capturing the screen.
5. View the status you want to save. Make sure to scroll and view all pages if it’s a multi-page status.
6. Once done, stop the recording. On Android, tap on the notification and stop. On an iPhone, open Control Center and tap the red timer button.
7. The screen recording will be saved to your phone’s gallery.

This method lets you record the entire status, even if it has multiple pages or audio. However, screen recordings take up more space than screenshots.

Use WhatsApp Business

WhatsApp Business is a separate app designed for businesses to interact with customers. It has an exclusive feature that lets you save other users’ statuses.

1. Install WhatsApp Business on your phone and log in using your regular WhatsApp account.
2. Grant the necessary permissions when prompted.
3. Open a contact’s profile whose status you want to save.
4. Tap on the status thumbnail to view it.
5. In the status view screen, tap on the Save icon at the bottom.
6. The status will be saved to your phone’s gallery.

This method doesn’t require any complex steps or third party apps. However, you need to have the WhatsApp Business app installed.

Use WhatsApp Mods

WhatsApp mods are modified versions of WhatsApp with additional features. Some mods like GB WhatsApp and FM WhatsApp allow saving other users’ statuses directly within the app.

1. Download the WhatsApp mod APK you want to use. Make sure to get it from a trusted source.
2. Install the mod on your Android phone. You may need to enable installation from Unknown Sources.
3. Open the mod and log in using your WhatsApp account.
4. Grant permissions when prompted.
5. To save a status, open the contact’s profile and tap on the status thumbnail.
6. Tap on the Save icon on the status view screen to save it to your phone gallery.

WhatsApp mods provides an easy way to save statuses. However, using mods can lead to ban of your WhatsApp account.

Use Third-Party Apps

There are various third party apps on the Play Store and App Store that allow saving WhatsApp statuses. Some popular options include WVault, Status Saver, and WAStatus Saver.

1. Install a third party status saver app from the app store.
2. Open the app and grant permissions when prompted.
3. Some apps require you to log in to your WhatsApp account for initial setup.
4. To save a status, open the contact’s profile in WhatsApp and view their status update.
5. In the status saver app, you will see the status visible in your WhatsApp account.
6. Tap on save or download to save the status to your phone gallery.

Third party apps provide an easy way to save but may have privacy risks as some ask for too many permissions. Only use reputed apps with good ratings and reviews.

Transfer from WhatsApp Web

You can view and save WhatsApp statuses from linked devices like WhatsApp Web. Here’s how:

1. On your phone, open WhatsApp Web and scan the QR code to link your account.
2. On the linked computer or browser, open WhatsApp Web.
3. Click on the contact whose status you want to view and save.
4. Right click and save the status image or video from the browser.
5. You can also take a screenshot of the status.

This method allows saving statuses easily from a linked laptop or computer. However, it only works for saved media statuses and not disappearing photos or videos.

Use File Manager Apps

WhatsApp saves all statuses to your phone’s internal storage automatically. You can access these files directly using a file manager app.

1. Download a file manager app like Files by Google, File Manager, Solid Explorer, etc.
2. Open the app and grant access when prompted.
3. Navigate to the WhatsApp folder, it is usually in Internal Storage > WhatsApp > Media > Statuses.
4. The statuses are organized by contacts in separate folders.
5. Open the relevant contact folder and tap and hold to save the status to your gallery.

File manager apps provide direct access to status files. However, it requires manually searching through folders to find the relevant status.

Retrieve Deleted Statuses

If you forgot to save a status and it has disappeared, you may still be able to retrieve it using the following methods:

WhatsApp Local Database: WhatsApp stores all statuses in an encrypted local database on your phone. You can use specialized apps like WAMR and Dr.Fone to access the database and export statuses.

Google Photos: If you have Google Photos backup enabled, your WhatsApp media gets automatically backed up. You can search for deleted statuses in the Google Photos app.

iCloud Backup: On iPhone, enabling iCloud backup saves your WhatsApp data including statuses. You can restore the backup to retrieve deleted statuses.

However, this does not work if the status has been deleted from WhatsApp’s servers after the 24-hour expiration period.

1. Can I save someone’s status without them knowing?

No, there is no way to secretly save someone’s status on WhatsApp. They will not receive any notification, but the act of viewing and saving their status is visible on WhatsApp.

2. Is taking a screenshot of WhatsApp status illegal?

No, taking a screenshot of a WhatsApp status is not illegal. However, re-sharing it without the user’s consent may be a breach of privacy in certain cases.

3. How do I save status automatically?

You can use third party apps like AutoSaver for WhatsApp that automatically save statuses of selected contacts. Some WhatsApp mods also have this auto-saving capability.

4. Why can’t I save my own status?

WhatsApp does not allow users to directly save their own status. However, your status gets saved in your phone’s internal storage automatically, which you can access using a file manager app.

5. Can I save WhatsApp statuses on iPhone for free?

Yes, you can use the screenshot method, screen recording, or WhatsApp Business to save statuses on iPhone for free without requiring any third party apps.

Saving WhatsApp statuses without an external app is easy on both Android and iPhone if you use the right built-in tools. Follow the methods outlined above to save statuses discreetly for your reference without downloading any extra apps.