Where Does Tinder Store Matches and Messages?
Tinder keeps profiles and matches in your account with the phone holding session cache in a private sandbox.
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Tinder profiles live server-side. Matches, messages, likes, and subscriptions attach to the account. The sandbox holds login session and cached profiles.
Subscriptions follow the store account or login across devices with restore steps. Verification badges re-check per device for safety. Both phones agree after login.
Where Tinder stores this, by platform
/data/data/com.tinder
Private sandbox for session and cached profiles. Matches are account-side. Full archive comes from the settings download.
/var/mobile/Containers/Data/Application/<guid>/Documents
Sandboxed container with the same account archive. Subscriptions restore through the store account. Reinstalls only reset login state.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move Tinder to a new phone?
Log in on the new phone. Matches, messages, and subscriptions sync from the account. Photo verification repeats per device for trust badges.
How do I export Tinder data?
Request the data download from account settings. It covers profile, messages, and activity beyond the visible screens. The sandbox copy is a cache, not the record.
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