Selu: Status Saver
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Plain answers to the questions people ask most about WhatsApp statuses on Android — from the people who make Selu.
Status saver not showing statuses? Fixes for Android 11 and up
Why status saver apps show an empty screen on Android 11 and newer, and how to fix it: view statuses first, allow the right folder, check WhatsApp Business.
29 September 2026 · 4 min read
Where are WhatsApp statuses stored on Android? (2026 paths)
The exact folders where WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business keep the statuses you view on Android, why they are hidden, and how long the files stay there.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to post a long video on WhatsApp status (90-second parts)
A WhatsApp status video can be at most 90 seconds. How to split a longer video into parts that post in order, and which part length to choose.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to save a WhatsApp status without an app (Files method)
Save a status you viewed with only your file manager: show hidden files, open the .Statuses folder and copy the file out. Steps for Android 11 and up.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to save WhatsApp Business statuses on Android
WhatsApp Business keeps viewed statuses in a folder of its own. How to save them on Android, and how to see both accounts in one list with Selu.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to save a voice status from WhatsApp on Android
Voice statuses land in the same hidden folder as photo and video statuses. How to play one again, change its speed, and save it as an audio file.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
How long does a WhatsApp status last? 24 hours, explained
A WhatsApp status disappears 24 hours after it is posted. What happens to the copy on your phone, and how to keep the ones you viewed for up to 7 days.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
Is a status saver app safe? Android permissions explained
What a status saver really needs on Android 11 and newer, which permissions are warning signs, and how to check an app before you install it.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to save a photo from a WhatsApp status video
Pause a video status at the right moment and save that frame as a photo, without WhatsApp’s buttons in the picture. Steps for Android.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to repost a WhatsApp status (and when to ask first)
Repost a status you viewed to your own status with the same file, post many at once, and the simple rules for asking and giving credit first.
29 September 2026 · 2 min read