Does WhatsApp store pictures on its server?

Further still, and this is also very important, WhatsApp claims it does not store any messages—including your photos—on its servers. It only does so until your message is sent to the receiving phone. If the recipient of the message doesn’t receive the message after 30 days, the message will get deleted.

Where do WhatsApp images get stored?

On Android, media files are automatically saved in your WhatsApp/Media/folder. If you have Internal Storage, the WhatsApp folder is located in your Internal Storage. If you do not have internal storage, the folder will be on your SD Card or External SD Card.

Where are WhatsApp thumbnails stored?

Thumbnails Folder Within the DCIM Folder of Android Devices. The . Thumbnails folder is hidden from the normal user by default and, generally, the ‘.

What is stored in WhatsApp Database folder?

Your chat history backup files are saved in the /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases/ folder. You cannot open these folders outside of WhatsApp. You will need a file manager to delete these files.

Where are the backup files on WhatsApp stored?

Go to the File Manager app > Device Storage (Internal Storage) > WhatsApp folder > Databases or SD Card folder. Then go to the WhatsApp folder > Databases folder. Check where the backup file is saved according to the file name.

Where are WhatsApp photos stored on my Android phone?

Open the file explorer in windows and locate your android phone on the right-hand side pane. Open the “Internal shared storage” folder and then the WhatsApp folder within this. Double click on “Media” and you will see a folder named “WhatsApp Images”.

Can a WhatsApp be stored on a SD card?

You cannot make your SD card as the default storage area for your WhatsApp media. Upon installation, WhatsApp automatically creates certain directories in your internal SD, for it’s data. This is where it saves the media you send and receive, and the conversation backups that you might need later.

How do I delete a WhatsApp database file?

Go to the File Manager app > Head over to the Internal storage or SD card. Go to the WhatsApp folder > Databases folder > Select your preferred backup file according to the date. Next, tap on More (3-dot icon on the upper right corner) > Select Delete and confirm. That’s it.