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How to save document from WhatsApp?

SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:49:26 GMT

If someone send you a file inDOCUMENT format inWHATSAPP . [Usually the files are with ".JPG" extension (for images).]

How do you save that DOCUMENT in the Phone?

How to send Files in DOCUMENT format in WHATSAPP.

When you receive a file in DOCUMENT format in WHATSAPP.

Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:47:16 GMT

Sending files in Document format is very useful.
Pros-
1. Users can send files of upto 2GB.
2. Almost anything can be sent via this format.
3. Files are sent Without compression. Means, Users 8K(for example) video will be in 8K forever.
-etc.

Cons-
Unlike other Phone Manufacturers.. I couldn't find any option to SAVE document format files in SAMSUNG.

Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

mHappiee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:57:49 GMT

What do you mean by "SAVE document format files in SAMSUNG" ?
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When you download documents it is automatically gets saved on your device and then only you can open and view it

Re: Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:23:38 GMT

It's not that easy...

When you get a normal picture from your friend/contact.. after downloading it.. you can view that Picture & also by clicking on the "Three dot" you also have so many options.. including "SAVE" .. and when you Click on "SAVE" the Picture gets SAVE to your "Internal Storage>Pictures>WhatsApp"... this means you can EASILY access that picture now... You can use it anytime anywhere.. even without using WhatsApp.

But,
I case of Document format files you don't get such options. Means those documents files are not that Easy to access.
Just try it by yourself.
[Note: Other Manufacturers provides that "SAVE" option in both cases]

Re: Re: Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

mHappiee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:27:16 GMT

Documents are saved in Storage>Android>media>com.whatsapp>Media>WhatsApp Document
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If it is an image you can access it in Gallery ig ... There should be a "WhatsApp Document" folder

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SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:33:11 GMT

The subfolders of "Android" folder are only accessible by that particular app (&File manager type apps) .. this is the reason why other apps cannot access these files.. this is a Safety Machanism, I guess.

So, Every Time I have to move/copy those files to non-Android subfolders (like Download folder).
This is very Inconvenient.

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

mHappiee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:35:39 GMT

Nope... "/Android/data" is restricted... You can access "/Android/media" with Samsung's default file manager...

Re: Re: Re: Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:36:24 GMT

And if I have too many document files.. then it's a pain to find that particular File as this kind of files don't show any thumbnail and file's name are like Random numbers/alphabets.

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mHappiee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:38:49 GMT

Nope... No random numbers... It should be the same name as the document file's name or "DOC_date_time_serialNo.extension"
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Have ever explored com.whatsapp directory?

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SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:41:35 GMT

I don't like it man!
Why making a simple thing too much difficult!
Just provide a SAVE option, like you(SAMSUNG) do in case of normal picture, videos!

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mHappiee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:46:47 GMT

😂
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Okay... Lemme see ... I use ES File Explorer ... So I get an option to save that document file(s) right away when I click to Share that document file(s). I can save in some folder (outside Android folder) and see it ... Btw, ES file explorer is not on Play Store. You can check if there are other file managers which do this.

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mHappiee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:49:45 GMT

Okay... There is Files by Google which can do the same ... But the document files are stored in Download folder

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SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:58:36 GMT

That's the issue man, why should I use a third-party-app .. just to use ONE SIMPLE feature (which should be inbuilt)..!

Till now, I'm being forced to go-to "Android>media>com.whatsapp..." for such simple tasks..
Here are the traumatic experience I'm experiencing till date:
1. First go to that "Android>....>document"
2. Find out that particular file, I'm trying to Save (by copying/moving)
3. No thumbnail
4. If I click on any of the files.. to preview it.. it shows "You don't have any apps that can open this type of file..." (Screenshot attached)
5. So I use my luck and change the extension and HOPE the Extension matches and the file can be accessed. Most of the times Luck don't work.
Even the Google Files app can't open such files.
Changing extensions is the only option.. to get those files (if the luck work and if I find the right document file)

[I have more than 200 document files in that document folder 😂...]

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mHappiee — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:04:28 GMT

Yeah ... If Samsung's File Explorer had this function to save that document file it would be better. But the file manager app by Samsung is a very basic one imo. So you will need to have a third party File Manager.
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See ... In these cases ES File Explorer works ... Without even changing the extension 😂

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SataruGojoo — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:14:13 GMT

Yeah man..
Samsung has some kind of negligence towards the features that make the user experience.. good.

I have POCO F1 too, I have never felt that.. SAVING a file can be such lengthy. The File Manager app inbuilt in POCO F1 has this kind of features inbuilt.. it's like your ES FILE EXPLORER.
SAMSUNG IS FAR BEHIND IN SUCH CASES.. That make users life easier

Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

malik18 — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:14:53 GMT

How to save my documents in whatsapp

Re: Re: How to save document from WhatsApp?

SataruGojoo — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 16:24:56 GMT

Install Google Files app. This app will provide you an option to Save/Download the 'Document' (Which is in WhatsApp) .... & Saved/Downloaded 'Document' will be in 'DOWNLOAD' Folder 📂.

Install Google Files: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.nbu.files