Where Are LINE Chats Stored?
Local LINE chat databases, media cache, and backup locations on Android and Windows.
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LINE keeps active chats in a private app database on Android and in a local SQLite store on Windows. Cloud backup uses Google Drive on Android and is separate from these local files.
Direct access to the Android private database requires root. The Windows database files remain on disk after sync and can be copied for preservation, though message content may be encrypted.
Where LINE stores this, by platform
/data/data/jp.naver.line.android/databases/naver_line
Internal chat database path (also seen as /data/user/0/jp.naver.line.android/databases/naver_line, path varies by user profile and Android version). Requires root. Official restore uses Google Drive backup, not manual copy of this file. Letter Sealing keys are device bound, so copying the file to another device does not reliably restore readable chats.
/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/jp.naver.line.android
External app storage for media and files. Includes subfolders such as storage/gallerybig for pictures and video, storage/p for profile pictures, cache/mo for audio cache, and files/chats for chat file snapshots. A public LINE folder on shared storage may hold downloaded images and videos. Access to Android/data is restricted on Android 11 and later through normal file managers, use USB from PC or a file manager with all files access.
C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\LINE\Data
Windows desktop data root. Contains LINE.db and a db subfolder with per account SQLite and EDB cache files. Copy the full folder while LINE is closed to preserve local history before reinstall. Uninstall or clearing this folder removes local desktop history. [username] is the Windows account name.
Frequently asked questions
Can I restore LINE chats by copying naver_line to a new phone?
No, not reliably on current versions. LINE uses Google Drive backup for Android chat restore and device bound encryption. Manual database copy requires root on both devices, matching app versions, permission and ownership fixes, and often still fails to decrypt.
Where are received LINE photos on Android?
Check /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/jp.naver.line.android/storage/gallerybig and the shared LINE folder in internal storage or Gallery. If files are missing, they may only remain as thumbnails in cache or require re download from the chat while still available on the server.
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