How to Backup Your WhatsApp Chats and Media
Backing up WhatsApp chats and media helps ensure that none of the vital conversations or files goes missing. Here’s a step-by-step guide through the steps to back up WhatsApp data on Android and iOS devices.
Android Users
Open WhatsApp:
Open the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
Opening Settings:
Tap the three vertical dots in the top right corner.
“, then select “Settings.”
Navigate into Chats:
In the Settings menu, tap “Chats.”
Chat Backup:
Tap “Chat backup.”
Google Drive Settings:
Under “Google Drive settings,” you can set up automatic backups by clicking the radio button beside “Back up to Google Drive.”
You can then put an equivalent of how often you want it to back up: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Only when I tap ‘Back up,’ or Never.
Select the Google account you want to use for your backups. Tapping on “Add account” may be necessary if you do not have a Google account connected. Continue with adding one.
Backup Over:
Tap to select Back up over Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi or cellular.
Include Videos:
Toggle “Include videos” On for videos to be backed up too.
Back Up Now:
Tap the “Back Up” button to back up your data to Google Drive immediately.
For iOS Users:
Open WhatsApp:
Open WhatsApp on your iPhone, then go to Settings:
Tap the “Settings” tab at the bottom right corner.
Penetrate into Chats:
Tap “Chats” from the given settings.
Chat Backup:
Select “Chat Backup.”
Auto Backup:
Tap on “Auto Backup” to set instances of automatic backup in iCloud.
Select how often you want to create a backup: Daily, Weekly, or off.
Turn On “Include Videos”:
If you want videos to be backed up also, toggle “Include Videos” On.
Back Up Now:
Tap “Back Up Now” to initiate an iCloud backup manually.
Extra Tips:
Enough Storage:
Make sure there is enough storage in the Google Drive or iCloud account for the backup.
Update the App:
Always keep WhatsApp updated to the latest version for new features and security updates.
Battery Level:
Charge your device to at least half its battery life or connect it to a power source while performing the backup. It will prevent any disturbance in the process of backup. Restore Your Backup:
While reinstalling WhatsApp, it will prompt you at the setup to restore your chats and media from Google Drive for Android and from iCloud for iOS devices. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restoration.
By following the above-mentioned steps, you can easily back up and recover all your WhatsApp chats and media