Note: The underscore may appear instead of a period ( app_shell vs appshell ). Both refer to the same functional location.
The "appshell" acts as the structural foundation. Think of it as the brick-and-mortar walls of a store. While the products (your messages, photos, and videos) sit inside, the appshell is what keeps the building standing and ensures customers (your taps and swipes) can enter properly. Specifically, it handles: Com.whatsapp.appshell Location
If you are looking for your actual photos, videos, and backups, they are located in a different spot. On Android 10 and newer , the path has moved due to "Scoped Storage" rules: Note: The underscore may appear instead of a
If your goal is to your location to a contact or group within the app: Open the chat where you want to share. Tap the Paperclip icon (Android) or Plus (+) icon (iPhone). Select Location . Think of it as the brick-and-mortar walls of a store