How can I set a photo or video as my WhatsApp status?

There are a couple of different ways to create WhatsApp status. Let's look at them.

How to create a WhatsApp Status using the Status option:

Open your WhatsApp.

1. Tap on Status.

2.Tap on My Status. If you've already got a status,

tap the little circle with a + sign on the top right.

3.Take a photo by pressing the shutter button, or hold the button for a video.

Or select one from the camera roll at the bottom of the screen.

4.Add a caption if you want by tapping on Add a caption,

and then tap on the Send icon at the bottom right.

5.You can tap on it to view, or press the menu button on

the right side to check how many people have seen the update, 

or to forward it. Tap on the eye icon to see the names of the people.

6.The WhatsApp status will disappear in 24 hours.

Here is another method to create WhatsApp Status:

Open your WhatsApp.

1. Tap the camera icon on the top left.

2. Take a photo or video, or select one from the camera roll.

3. Add a caption if you want. Tap the green tick to finalize.

4. Next you can either send it to a contact, or select My status 

to update your status. Tap the Send icon at the bottom right.

5. You can now go to the Status tab to see your status, as above.