WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging applications in the world. With millions of active users, it's important to know how to back up your conversations and where they are stored. In this article, we will explain everything you need to know about WhatsApp backups and how to use them on Android devices.
Where are WhatsApp backups saved on Google?
WhatsApp offers the option to make backup copies to Google Drive, Google's cloud storage service. To use this feature, you must have a Google account and follow the following steps:
Step 1: Set up backup to Google Drive
1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
2. Go to Settings and select Chats.
3. Tap Backup and then Save to Google Drive.
4. Choose how often you want to perform backups: Daily, Weekly or Monthly.
5. Select your Google account and tap Save to activate backup to Google Drive.
Step 2: Restore a backup from Google Drive
If you need to restore a WhatsApp backup from Google Drive, follow these steps:
1. Uninstall WhatsApp from your Android device.
2. Reinstall WhatsApp from Google Play Store.
3. Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number.
4. When prompted, tap Restore to recover your conversations and media files from the backup on Google Drive.
Where are WhatsApp backups saved locally?
In addition to the option to make backup copies to Google Drive, WhatsApp also allows you to make local backups on your Android device. These backups are stored in your phone's internal memory and can be used to restore your conversations in case you don't have Internet access or don't want to use Google Drive.
To find the local WhatsApp backup on your Android device, follow these steps:
1. Open file explorer on your Android device.
2. Navigate to the WhatsApp folder in the phone's internal memory.
3. Inside the WhatsApp folder, look for the Databases subfolder.
4. In the Databases folder, you will find the WhatsApp backup files with the extension .db.crypt12.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I use a WhatsApp backup from Google Drive on an iOS device?
No, WhatsApp backups to Google Drive can only be used on Android devices. If you want to transfer your WhatsApp conversations from an Android device to an iOS device, you will need to use a third-party data transfer tool.
2. How long are WhatsApp backups kept on Google Drive?
WhatsApp backups to Google Drive are kept indefinitely as long as you have enough storage space on your Google Account. However, if you haven't made a backup in the last 12 months, WhatsApp may automatically delete the oldest backup to free up space.
Conclusion
Making backup copies of your WhatsApp conversations is essential to protect your data and be able to restore it in case of loss or change of device. Now that you know where WhatsApp backups are stored, both on Google Drive and locally on your Android device, you will be able to use this feature effectively. Remember to make regular backups and make sure you have enough storage space on your Google account to keep your WhatsApp backups safe.
We hope this article has been useful to you and that you can now use WhatsApp backups on Android devices properly. If you have any other questions or concerns, feel free to leave us a comment and we will be happy to help you.
Until next time,
The fordatarecovery.com team
