Folder setup guide

Browsers cannot auto-read WhatsApp's hidden .Statuses folder, so you grant access once. Nothing is uploaded — everything stays on your device.

1. Folder paths (tap to copy)

2. Show hidden files & pick the folder

  1. Open WhatsApp and view the statuses you want (this downloads them).
  2. In this app tap Grant Access.
  3. In the system picker, open the file manager menu (⋮) and enable “Show hidden files”.
  4. Navigate to the .Statuses path above and tap Use this folder / Select.
  5. Allow access when asked. Each source (WhatsApp / Business) is granted separately.

3. Troubleshooting (Android 11+)

  • “Can't use this folder”: pick a level deeper — some file managers block Android/media itself but allow the .Statuses folder inside.
  • Empty folder: statuses expire after 24h and only appear after viewing them in WhatsApp. View them, then pull-to-refresh here.
  • Wrong folder: if you see no images/videos, re-grant and choose the exact .Statuses path (see Guide step 1).
  • Samsung Internet / Firefox Android: no folder picker — use Choose files / drag-and-drop instead.
  • iOS Safari: status folders are inaccessible; manual upload only.