How to restore my WhatsApp backup
If you have lost your chat history, photos or videos on Whatsapp, don't worry, there is a simple way to recover them. All WhatsApp users have the option to Restore My Whatsapp Backup in case of emergency. In this article we will explain step by step how you can do it so that you can enjoy your conversations and multimedia files again in a matter of minutes. Read on to find out how to restore your Whatsapp backup and recover your lost data!
– Step by step -- How to Restore My WhatsApp Backup
- First, Make sure you have a backup of your WhatsApp conversations.
- Opens Whatsapp on your device.
- Ve a Settings in the upper right corner.
- Choose Chats
- Locates the Backup option.
- Toca in the Chat Backup option to check if there are any saved in your Google Drive account.
- Uninstall Whatsapp on your device.
- Reinstall Whatsapp from the app store.
- Opens Whatsapp and log in with your phone number.
- Recover backup when asked if you want to do so.
FAQ
How can I restore my Whatsapp backup on my Android phone?
- Open Whatsapp on your Android phone.
- Tap the menu button in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” and then “Chats”.
- Tap “Backup” to see the date and size of your last backup.
- Uninstall and install WhatsApp again from the Play Store.
- When you reinstall, the application will ask you if you want to restore the backup. Tap “Restore.”
- Wait for the restore process to complete.
Where is Whatsapp backup saved on Android phone?
- The WhatsApp backup is saved in the internal memory of your phone.
- The path is usually: /sdcard/WhatsApp/
- In the WhatsApp folder, look for the “Databases” subfolder.
- There you will find the backup files with names like “msgstore-yyyy-mm-dd.1.db.crypt12”.
How can I restore my Whatsapp backup on my iPhone?
- Uninstall WhatsApp from your iPhone.
- Reinstall WhatsApp from the App Store.
- Open WhatsApp and follow the initial steps to configure your account.
- When you reach the restore screen, tap “Restore Backup.”
- Wait for the restore to complete.
Where is WhatsApp backup saved on an iPhone?
- Whatsapp backup on an iPhone is saved in iCloud.
- >>>>To check if you have a backup in iCloud, go to “Settings” “Your name” “iCloud” “Storage Management” “Backups”.
- There you will find the WhatsApp backup if it is activated.
Can I restore my Whatsapp backup to a new phone?
- Yes, you can restore your backup to a new phone.
- Simply install WhatsApp on the new phone and follow the steps to set up your account.
- When you get to the restore screen, select “Restore Backup”.
- Wait for the restore to complete.
How can I know if I have a WhatsApp backup on Google Drive?
- Open Whatsapp on your phone.
- Tap the menu button in the top right corner.
- Select “Settings” and then “Chats”.
- Tap “Backup” to see if you have a backup on Google Drive.
Can I restore my WhatsApp backup if I change my phone number?
- Yes, you can restore your backup if you change your phone number.
- Install Whatsapp on the new phone and verify your new number.
- When you get to the restore screen, select “Restore Backup”.
- Wait for the restore to complete.
Can I restore my WhatsApp backup if I change phones (from Android to iPhone or vice versa)?
- It is not possible to restore the WhatsApp backup if you change the operating system (from Android to iPhone or vice versa).
- This is due to differences in the way backups are stored on each system.
- >>In any case, you can send your chats by email before changing phones. Go to “Settings” “Chats” “Send chat by email”.
What should I do if my Whatsapp backup is not restoring?
- Verify that the backup is up to date and in the correct place.
- Make sure you have enough space on your phone to restore the backup.
- If you're restoring from Google Drive, check that you're using the same Google account that the backup was saved to.
Can I restore my Whatsapp backup if I delete the app and reinstall it?
- Yes, you can restore your backup by deleting the app and reinstalling it.
- When you reinstall Whatsapp, the application will ask you if you want to restore the backup. Tap “Restore.”
- Wait for the restore process to complete.
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