Welcome to our article where we will explain step by step how to backup WhatsApp to Google and how to restore chat history. Additionally, we will show you how to find and read the backup in Google Drive and iCloud, as well as how to view WhatsApp messages in Google. Keep reading to get all the information you need!
1. How to backup WhatsApp to Google
To backup your WhatsApp chats to Google, follow these simple steps:
- Open the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- Tap the menu icon in the top right corner and select Settings.
- In the Chats section, choose Backup.
- Tap Save to Google Drive and select how often you want to backup (daily, weekly, monthly, or only when you tap Save).
- Choose your Google account where you want to save the backup.
- Finally, tap Save to start backing up your chats to Google Drive.
2. How to restore WhatsApp chat history
If you need to restore your WhatsApp chat history, follow these steps:
- Uninstall and reinstall the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
- When you open the app, follow the instructions to verify your phone number.
- WhatsApp will automatically detect the backup on Google Drive and ask you if you want to restore it.
- Tap Restore and wait for the process to complete.
- Once the restoration is complete, you will be able to access your history of old chats and messages.
3. How to find and read the backup in Google Drive and iCloud
If you want to find and read WhatsApp backup on Google Drive or iCloud, follow these steps:
3.1 Google Drive
- Open the Google Drive app on your mobile device or access your Google Drive account from a web browser on your computer.
- Sign in with the same Google account you used to backup WhatsApp.
- Look for the WhatsApp or Backups folder in your Google Drive.
- Inside the folder, you will find the WhatsApp backup files with the corresponding date and time.
- Tap on the backup file you want to read and it will open in the WhatsApp app.
3.2. iCloud
- Open the iCloud app on your mobile device or sign in to your iCloud account from a web browser on your computer.
- Sign in with the same iCloud account you used to backup WhatsApp.
- Look for the WhatsApp or Backups folder in your iCloud.
- Inside the folder, you will find the WhatsApp backup files with the corresponding date and time.
- Tap on the backup file you want to read and it will open in the WhatsApp app.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
FAQ 1: Can I backup WhatsApp to other cloud storage services?
Yes, WhatsApp allows you to make a backup to other cloud storage services such as Dropbox or OneDrive. However, in this article we have focused on explaining the process using Google Drive and iCloud, since they are the most common and widely used services.
FAQ 2: Can I restore my WhatsApp chat history to a different device?
Yes, you can restore your WhatsApp chat history to a different device as long as you use the same Google or iCloud account that you used to make the backup. When you install WhatsApp on the new device and verify your phone number, the app will automatically detect the backup and give you the option to restore it.
Conclusion
In short, backing up WhatsApp to Google is a simple process that allows you to protect your important chats and messages. Plus, restoring chat history to a new device is equally easy and allows you to access your old conversations. Remember that you can also find and read your backups in Google Drive and iCloud. We hope this article was useful and that you can take full advantage of WhatsApp backup features. Until next time!
