How to Find a Recorded Audio File with .m4a Extension?

WhatsApp, a popular messaging app, allows users to send and receive various media files, including audio files with the m4a extension. If you have recorded an audio file on WhatsApp and want to find it, this article will guide you through the process of locating the file on both Android and iOS devices.

Locating Recorded m4a Audio Files on Android

On Android devices, WhatsApp saves media files, including audio files, in the app's data folder. You can access the media files using a file manager app. Here's how:

1. Install a file manager app on your Android device, such as ES File Explorer or File Manager by Solid Explorer.
2. Open the file manager app and grant it the necessary permissions to access the device's files.
3. Navigate to the WhatsApp folder by going to the "Internal Storage" > "WhatsApp" > "Media" > ".Statuses" > "WhatsApp Audio" or "WhatsApp Video" (depending on where the file was saved).
4. Look for the audio file with the m4a extension that you want to find.

Locating Recorded m4a Audio Files on iOS

On iOS devices, WhatsApp saves media files in the app's Documents and Data folder. You can access the media files using the Files app or any other third-party file manager app. Here's how:

1. Open the Files app on your iOS device and tap the "Browse" tab.
2. Tap "Locations" at the bottom of the screen, then tap "On My [Device Name]" or "On My iPhone/iPad" depending on your device.
3. Look for the "WhatsApp" folder and tap on it.
4. Tap the "Media.db" file, then tap the "Select" button at the top right corner of the screen.
5. Tap the "Create New Folder" button at the bottom left corner of the screen, name the folder "WhatsApp Media," and tap "Save."
6. Tap and hold the "Media.db" file, then tap "Copy."
7. Paste the file into the "WhatsApp Media" folder you created in the previous step.
8. Open a third-party app like Documents by Readdle or iFile to access the "WhatsApp Media" folder.
9. Look for the audio file with the m4a extension that you want to find.

Using WhatsApp Web to Find Recorded m4a Audio Files

You can also use WhatsApp Web to access media files, including recorded audio files, on your computer. Here's how:

1. Open WhatsApp Web in your web browser and scan the QR code displayed on the screen using your smartphone to link your WhatsApp account.
2. Click on the "Attachments" tab in the bottom left corner of the screen.
3. Look for the audio file with the m4a extension that you want to find.

Tools and Programs to Find Recorded m4a Audio Files

If you're having trouble finding recorded audio files on WhatsApp using the methods above, you can use third-party tools and programs to help you locate the files. Some popular options include:

• Recoverit - iOS Data Recovery
• Tenorshare Android Data Recovery
• AnyRecover for Android

In summary, finding recorded audio files with the m4a extension on WhatsApp depends on the device you're using. On Android, you can use a file manager app to access the media files in the WhatsApp folder. On iOS, you can use the Files app or a third-party file manager app to access the media files. If you're using WhatsApp Web, you can access the media files through the Attachments tab. If you're having trouble finding the files using these methods, you can use third-party tools and programs to help you locate the files.