We’ve all been there, you’re scrolling through your WhatsApp conversations, and in a moment of carelessness, you accidentally delete an important chat. As your heart sinks, you immediately wonder if there’s any way to recover those lost messages.
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The key to successfully recovering deleted WhatsApp chats lies in having a backup. Whether you’re an Android or iPhone user, Tech website like NDTV Gadgets emphasises the importance of enabling automatic backups to ensure your conversations are safely stored and easily retrievable.
According to NDTV Gadgets, WhatsApp automatically backs up your chats to Google Drive by default on Android devices (unless you’ve disabled it).
How To Recover Deleted WhatsApp Chats From Backup
– Uninstall and then reinstall WhatsApp on your Android device.
– During the setup process, WhatsApp will detect the Google Drive backup and prompt you to restore.
– Tap “Restore” to retrieve your chats, including deleted ones within the backup window.
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How To Recover Deleted WhatsApp Chats On iPhone
On the other hand, NDTV Gadgets states that WhatsApp backs up to iCloud on iPhones (if enabled). To recover deleted chats on your iOS device, follow these steps:
– Uninstall WhatsApp from your iPhone and then reinstall it from the App Store.
– Verify your phone number during setup.
– When prompted, tap “Restore Chat History” to use your iCloud backup.
How To Take WhatsApp Backup On Android
To avoid future panic situations, NDTV Gadgets recommends setting up automatic backups on both Android and iOS devices:
– Open WhatsApp > tap the three-dot menu > Settings > Chats > Chat backup
– Under “Back up to Google Drive,” choose a backup frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, or manually)
– Select your Google account and preferred backup method (Wi-Fi only or cellular data)
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How To Take WhatsApp Backup On iPhone
– Open WhatsApp > tap Settings > Chats > Chat Backup
– Toggle on “Auto Backup” to enable iCloud backups
