Is WhatsApp backup stored in iCloud?

You can back up and restore your WhatsApp chat history with iCloud. Note: WhatsApp chat histories aren't stored on our servers. Media and messages you back up aren't protected by WhatsApp end-to-end encrypted backup.

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Is WhatsApp backup included in iCloud backup?

Messages are not backed up unless you choose to back them up in the WhatsApp app itself. It's important to note the difference between iCloud Backup and iCloud sync. While they both include the name “iCloud” they are completely separate functions, and they don't overlap.

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Where is my WhatsApp backup in iCloud?

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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Where are WhatsApp backups stored?

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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How long are WhatsApp backups kept?

WhatsApp backups are tied to the phone number and Google account they were created on. WhatsApp backups that haven't been updated in 5 months may automatically be deleted by Google. To avoid the loss of any backups, we recommend backing up your WhatsApp data often. The first backup might take a while to complete.

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Where is WhatsApp data stored on iPhone?

Are WhatsApp messages stored on iPhone? WhatsApp messages are not stored on iPhone, but rather on iCloud. iTunes can also be used as a backup method too. Your WhatsApp chats are stored there because WhatsApp does not store your messages on its servers.

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Why can't I see WhatsApp backup on iCloud?

Verify you're signed in with the Apple ID that you use to access iCloud. Verify iCloud Drive is turned on. Go to iPhone Settings > tap your name > iCloud > check that your iCloud Drive is on. Turn iCloud Drive off and back on.

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Where does WhatsApp Chat backup go in iPhone?

IOS devices use the iCloud cloud service, while android mobile devices use Google Drive to backup data by default. Other services can store the backup you create from your WhatsApp application.

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What happens if I delete WhatsApp from iCloud?

The WhatsApp data will still remain or still be able to be available or seen within the app. It's just that, what you describe above, will delete the backup data so it (the WhatsApp data) will no longer be included in your backups. Does that make sense?

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Does iCloud keep deleted WhatsApp messages?

Your conversations are saved in iCloud backup and you can just transfer them to the new phone. Open your WhatsApp and go to the 'Settings' > 'Chats' > 'Chat Backup' options. Click on the green 'Backup' button to get back your deleted WhatsApp chats on your new phone.

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How can I recover my deleted WhatsApp backup from iCloud?

Androids can recover WhatsApp messages from a Google Drive or local backup, and iPhone can recover from an iCloud backup.
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From a Google Drive back-up:
  1. Uninstall and then reinstall WhatsApp.
  2. Open the app and verify your number.
  3. Tap Restore.
  4. Select Next.

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How do I unlink WhatsApp from iCloud?

Open Settings. Tap your name > iCloud > Manage Storage >Backups. Select your device. Untoggle WhatsApp.

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Does uninstalling WhatsApp delete everything?

when you uninstall the app, no significant changes happen to your chat messages. You will still receive them, but simply won't be able to access them. WhatsApp has both a local backup and a cloud backup in which your messages will be stored until you reinstall the app.

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Does iPhone store WhatsApp backup locally?

When you use iTunes to store your WhatsApp messages, they will be kept locally on your computer and you can find them on the hard disc. To find this data, you will need to open Library, and then go to Application support, then choose Mobile sync, and Backup.

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Does iPhone backup store WhatsApp messages?

Technically, iCloud offers two options for you to back up WhatsApp messages. One is to do an iCloud backup of the entire iPhone/iPad, which includes your WhatsApp data. Another is to enable in-app chat backup in WhatsApp.

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Can I get my messages back after uninstalling WhatsApp?

Deleting the WhatsApp Account means completely erasing your details, messages, and phone number from WhatsApp. In this case, you won't be able to retrieve any of your old messages even if you had backed them up.

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How can I get my old WhatsApp messages after reinstall?

How to restore your chat history
  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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What happens if I delete and reinstall WhatsApp?

Without a backup, you will keep your WhatsApp account, but you will be restarting the app from nothing when it comes to chat history. In turn, if you delete your WhatsApp account, all data associated with it will be lost.

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How do I permanently delete WhatsApp Chat backup?

To delete your backups:
  1. Launch your File Manager.
  2. Tap the WhatsApp folder, a list of all WhatsApp sub-folders will appear.
  3. Tap and hold the Databases file.
  4. Select Delete.

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Does WhatsApp backup overwrite previous backups?

No. Your WhatsApp backups are tied to your phone number and Google account only.

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Can I see all my WhatsApp backups?

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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Does WhatsApp backup include everything?

The answer is definitely yes. If you've enabled the WhatsApp Google Drive backup (on Android) or WhatsApp iCloud backup (on iPhone), by default, all your WhatsApp data including your WhatsApp photos and videos will be backed up to your WhatsApp chat history on Google Drive or iCloud automatically.

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What happens when WhatsApp is backed up?

When you back up WhatsApp on your Android phone, you back up to Google Drive. The Android WhatsApp app uses Google Drive to back up and restore. On the other hand, the iOS WhatsApp app uses iCloud for both backup and restore.

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Are WhatsApp chats stored forever?

WhatsApp Message Recovery FAQs

When you delete a message on WhatsApp, it disappears. However, it isn't gone forever. Your messages get stored in the cloud (Google Drive or iCloud). They also get stored on your device.

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Can WhatsApp chats be recovered after deleting without backup?

Users can recover WhatsApp chat without backup with zero data loss or limitations to the type of data they can restore. In other words, you can get back deleted messages from chats with some clicks, including the deleted media files.

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