How do I restore my WhatsApp backup?

To restore your backup:
  1. Ensure that your new Android device is linked to the Google Account where your backup is saved.
  2. Install and open WhatsApp, then verify your number.
  3. Tap RESTORE when prompted to restore your chats and media from Google Drive.
  4. After the restoration process is complete, tap NEXT.

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Can I restore old WhatsApp chat that I have skipped to restore?

Part 1: Reinstall WhatsApp and restore the local backup if it is not overwritten. Besides Google Drive, WhatsApp for android usually backs up messages to the local storage on your phone. If you uninstall your WhatsApp, there still are chances of restoring the messages and photos.

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Where is my WhatsApp backup stored?

You can see your backups of your mobile device or WhatsApp chat messages in Google Drive, or check your backup status. You can back up and restore the following items: WhatsApp data. Android device backups.

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Can I retrieve my WhatsApp messages?

How to retrieve deleted WhatsApp messages: Simply uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. When you reinstall the app, you will be prompted to restore your message history from the backup file. Select Restore and everything from the latest backup will be restored.

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Why WhatsApp couldn't restore Chat history?

If you couldn't restore messages from WhatsApp then check your internet connection first. For instance, you can just go to the WiFi or Mobile Data settings on your iOS or Android device. From here, you can make sure that your device is connected to a stable internet connection.

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How to Backup and Restore Whatsapp Messages on Android (2019)

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How do I recover my messages after re installing WhatsApp even though I didn't backup?

Step 1: Select the option of “Recover WhatsApp data from Google drive” from the main interface. Step 2: Sign in to the Google Account. You can choose the Cloud login or Local login method. Step 3: You will see the list of all the backups in the interface after successfully signing in.

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How do I restore WhatsApp on my Iphone?

Verify that an iCloud backup exists in WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. If you can see when the last backup was performed, delete and reinstall WhatsApp. After verifying your phone number, follow the prompts to restore your chat history.

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How do I restore WhatsApp chats from Google Drive backup on an iPhone?

  1. Restore WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone.
  2. Choose From Google Drive Backup in the Restore Backup Mode.
  3. Select a WhatsApp Google Drive Backup.
  4. Choose Messages to Preview and Restore.
  5. Decrypt WhatsApp Data on Google Drive Backup.
  6. Restore WhatsApp Messages from Google Drive to iPhone.

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How do I restore my chats from iCloud?

Learn how to restore text messages from iCloud to any iOS device by following these steps.
  1. Reset your device. In order to start with, you need to erase all the data from your data. ...
  2. Restore messages from iCloud. ...
  3. Log-in to your iCloud account. ...
  4. Download iCloud backup. ...
  5. Restore your messages from the backup.

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How do I restore WhatsApp backup from iCloud?

How to restore WhatsApp backup from iCloud to Android or iPhone?
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So, if you want to transfer WhatsApp from iCloud, then:
  1. Go to the Settings of your WhatsApp.
  2. Then go to Chat Settings.
  3. After that tap Chat Backup and verify that it is backed up on iCloud. ...
  4. Now, delete the app from your phone and then install it again.

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Why can't I restore my WhatsApp messages from Google Drive?

If the cause of failing to restore WhatsApp from Google Drive is insufficient phone storage, the best thing is to delete unwanted files from your device.

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How do I retrieve my backup from Google?

You can restore your backed up information to the original phone or to some other Android phones.
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You can check what data and which apps are included in your backup.
  1. Open your phone's Settings app.
  2. Tap Google. Backup.
  3. Under “Backup details,” review what data is backed up on your device.

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How do I access my WhatsApp backup on Google Drive?

Here's how to do that:
  1. Go to the web version of Google Drive from your PC and login to your Google account.
  2. Then, click on the gear icon at the top-right corner and choose Settings.
  3. Next, you need to go to the “Managing Apps” section. ...
  4. Click on the Options icon to view the backup of your WhatsApp.

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How do I download WhatsApp backup from Google Drive?

Here are the steps to follow to download WhatsApp backup from Google drive and restore it to the new phone:
  1. Step 1: Open the application. Find WhatsApp on your and tap on it to launch it. ...
  2. Step 2: Phone number. ...
  3. Step 3: Verification. ...
  4. Step 4: Grant access and restore. ...
  5. Step 5: Set up WhatsApp and use it.

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Can I download WhatsApp backup from iCloud?

Yes, you can email your entire chat history and attachments to your Android device's email. Hence, email does play a vital role when it comes to restoring whatsapp backup from iCloud to Android.

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How do I access WhatsApp on my iCloud?

  1. On your Mac, go to System Preferences > iCloud > check iCloud Drive and wait for the syncing process to be complete.
  2. Return to System Preferences > iCloud > iCloud Drive > Options > WhatsApp Messenger > toggle off Optimize Mac Storage > turn on Desktop & Documents Folders > Done.

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Where is WhatsApp Chat backup in iCloud?

Go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > Back Up Now. You can enable automatic, scheduled backups by tapping Auto Backup and choosing your backup frequency. This will back up your chats and media to your iCloud account. You can choose to include or exclude videos from the backup.

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Where is WhatsApp backup stored on iPhone?

In the file manager app, navigate to your local storage or sdcard > WhatsApp > Databases. If your data isn't stored on an SD card, you might see "internal storage" or "main storage" instead. Copy the most recent backup file to the local storage's Databases folder of your new device.

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Can I restore WhatsApp without iCloud?

If there are no backup files, you can make WhatsApp data recovery without backup via DroidKit – WhatsApp Recovery. Besides, as a complete Android solution, DroidKit enables you to recover WhatsApp chats from broken Android or with Google Drive backup.

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Can I access old WhatsApp backup?

It's not possible to retrieve old messages unless you already have a backup set up. Retrieve backed up messages on iOS by deleting and reinstalling the app. Then open the app and follow set up.

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How do I download WhatsApp from iCloud to iPhone?

For a new phone, install WhatsApp messenger. Verify your phone number and iCloud ID. You'll get a prompt to restore chat history. Next, click on the “Restore Chat History” option to gain your WhatsApp messages from the iCloud backup.

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How do I find my backup messages on Google Drive?

You can find and manage your SMS Google backups from Google Drive app > Menu > Backups. But you can only view the backup file, not the single message or the chat history. Therefore, you can only view text messages in detail by restoring Google backup on Android, and need to factory reset your phone first.

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How do I restore my phone from a backup?

How to restore your phone from a Google backup
  1. When you reach the Copy apps & data screen, tap Next.
  2. On the Use your old device screen, tap on Can't use old device.
  3. Sign in to your Google account and agree to the Terms of Service.
  4. Select what you want to restore to your device, then tap Restore.

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How do I transfer my backup to my new phone?

Turn on your new device. Tap Start. When asked, make sure you connect to a Wi-Fi network. Choose to copy apps and data from your old device.
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If you don't have a cable:
  1. Tap No cable? Ok.
  2. Tap A backup from an Android phone.
  3. To copy your data, follow the on-screen instructions.

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How to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone 2022?

Step 1. Download and install iTransor for WhatsApp, then click Restore/Export WhatsApp Backup > Import Google Drive Backups. Step 2. Log in to your Google Drive account and you can choose a WhatsApp backup you made before to download, then choose Restore to Device and connect your new iPhone to computer.

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