Why Can't I Save iPhone/iPad Kik Videos/Pictures? Solved!

"Is there any way to save Kik video? On my iPhone, video Kik download is painful. Now I urgently need one Kik video, but I can't locate the video."


With anonymity and cross-applications, Kik has 200 million users and is one of the most popular apps for many teens. You must have encountered many problems during use progress. Saving Kik video discussed in this article is also of great interest.


We all know how to share videos in Kik with family, friends and even strangers, that is, upload videos to YouTube and share links or share videos via email.


But how to save Kik videos? What if the Kik video failed to load? Now, this article focuses on 3 ways to reach and save Kik videos on iPhone/iPad.

Part 1. Download Kik Video Tutorial under Normal Situations

Part 2. What to Do when Kik Failed to Load Video and Photos?

Part 3. Restore Synced Kik Videos from iCloud/iTunes

Part 1. Download Kik Video Tutorial under Normal Situations

This section will tell you the specific steps to download the Kik video without any problems with the device, software, etc. If you are a Kik user, this is definitely a valuable method.


Step 1. Confirm the Kik video you want and then press and hold the video in full screen.

Step 2. Click the "Download" arrow icon in the upper right corner.

Step 3. After that, the video you selected will be automatically saved in "iPhone Gallery" app.



Part 2. What to Do when Kik Failed to Load Video and Photos?

The previous method is designed for normal Kiki video download, but this method works if Kik video not loading to iPhone. In this approach, you need to mention a trustworthy pro tool: FoneCope iPhone Data Recovery. It quickly retrieves up to 22 types of data (including Kik) without Kik app.


I strongly recommend this iPhone Data Recovery tool for some consideration:

1. The software can recover multiple files quickly and easily.

2. Its stability and cost-effectiveness determine that it is far superior to peers.

3. "Smart Recovery" is the highlight, and user experience is very good

4. The recognition of online websites such as CNET and Cult of Mac proves that it is reliable.

5. Support iPhone XR and iOS11/12

6. You can not only download Kik videos directly on iPhone, but also recover from iCloud/iTunes.


Specific tutorials for Saving videos from iPhone with Kik video app:

The recovery step is very simple, just click a few options and the software will complete the download process.


download on Win    download on Mac


Step 1. Plug iPhone into PC/Mac

First, install FoneCope iPhone Data Recovery on computer via the download link and click "Start". In the list on the left side of the interface that appears, select "Recover from iOS Device" and select the "Kik" from "Third-Party IM APP". After selecting the file type, click "Next".

select data types to recover from ios device


Step 2. Scan the Kik Videos and Photos

Soon you will be asked to connect your device. Simply plug your iPhone into computer with USB cable. After the device is successfully detected, the following interface will be displayed, click "Scan".

begin to scan ios device


Step 3. Preview and Download Kik Video

The scan results will all be displayed on the screen, you need to preview each item to confirm which Kik video to download. Then click "Recover" in the lower right corner to start recovery. In this step, select a familiar folder or create a new folder to save files. Finally, you can check the downloaded files in this folder.

download kik videos when kik failed to load video


download on Win    download on Mac



Part 3. Restore Synced Kik Videos from iCloud/iTunes

For previously synced Kik videos, you can consider this approach. Choosing "Recover from iCloud Backup" and "Recover from iTunes Backup" will allow you to retrieve Kik video from backup. The steps of the two methods are similar. I only cover the steps to download Kik videos and photos from iTunes and iCloud backup.


Step 1. Make sure you have iPhone Data Recovery on PC. Then start it, go to "Recover from iCloud Backup", click "Start". Then connect iPhone to PC with a compatible USB cable.

recover from icloud backup mode


Step 2. Enter your iCloud account info to log in to iCloud. Forgot your iCloud password?

sign into icloud account to access backup


Step 3. Select the most relevant one based on the time, size, etc. in several backup files. Click "Next".

select an icloud backup to scan


Step 4. Select the file type "Kik" and click "Scan". Then select the desired file in scan results and click "Recover" to save Kik video.


If you also want to retrieve Kik messages, refer to this article.



The Bottom Line

This article provides 3 methods on how to download/save Kik videos and photos on iPhone and iPad. Among them, FoneCope iPhone Data Recovery is a Kik video downloader that plays an important role in these recovery process. I am looking forward to these methods to help you get Kik videos.


Although Kik is a controversial piece of software because it receives email from strangers, its popularity is inevitable. Proper use of Kik app on iPhone is a skill we need to master.


Finally, if you have methods or suggestions you want to share, leave your sound below.


Last Updated: January 11, 2019

Author: Cori S. Kim  /     

Passionate about Smartphone products, aiming to provide useful methods as well as how-to tips to fix iPhone, iPad, Android related issues.


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