What is a WhatsApp backup, why is it needed and how to restore it
Nowadays, it has become convenient to transfer all the necessary data to a new device. There is no need to worry about the process itself – everything happens automatically. You just need to enable the necessary settings, and then the system will do everything for you. WhatsApp chat and chat data is one of those things that you don’t want to lose when buying a new smartphone. Along with it, important images, videos and other important files may be lost. We will tell you all the nuances about creating a WhatsApp backup, why you need to do it and how to delete a WhatsApp backup if you don’t need it.
What is WhatsApp Backup
A backup copy exists in order to restore data in the event of a device loss or critical damage. Let’s say you smashed your smartphone, which contained all the correspondence, and bought a new one – just start the recovery process and everything will be transferred to your new device. By default, the backup is created once a day at 2 am. When restoring, all the same chats that were at that time will appear. Only what came after will not be restored, provided that you did not make a backup yourself. Backups are stored on your device or memory card. It all depends on where you installed the application.
How to back up WhatsApp
It’s very simple. Go to WhatsApp settings and select “Chats”. Then click “Chats Backup” and choose the backup frequency that suits you. Life is such a thing that you never know where you will be tomorrow. Therefore, it is better to set up daily backups to be sure to protect yourself and your data.
Don’t forget to choose how you want to back up – Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi or cellular. It is better to choose the second option so as not to depend on the access point of the wireless Internet – sometimes they are simply not nearby or the smartphone simply may not connect to them.
It is convenient to back up WhatsApp manually – in the “Chats” section, you just need to click on “Backup”. Keep in mind that backups can take a long time, so don’t worry – then this safe process will go unnoticed by your eyes.
How to restore a WhatsApp backup
Everything is simple here. Install the WhatsApp app, enter the app and enter your phone number. A suggestion will appear on the screen to restore chats – wait until everything is restored. This is very convenient – in the days of ICQ, all correspondence was lost with the transition to another application and it was impossible to transfer it. We’ll tell you about other useful features in modern messengers in our Google News – don’t forget to subscribe!
WhatsApp allows you to save not only correspondence and photos, but also videos. To do this, do not forget to enable the “Add video” option in the backup settings. The backup will become noticeably “heavier”, but all video files will remain in the history of correspondence.
How to delete a WhatsApp backup
Some people prefer to delete the current backup immediately after restoring. This is primarily due to the fact that it will no longer be useful, because it is easier to create a new one. How to do it:
- Go to Google Drive from your account
- Choose to show the full version for a better experience
- Click on “Options” and find the line “Application Management” – there you will see “WhatsApp”
- In the settings, click “Delete application data”
WhatsApp backup issues
Often, there can be problems with the backup – it just isn’t created. In this case, check the cellular signal or switch to Wi-Fi.
Problems can be indicated by a lack of free space on your smartphone or a low battery. Don’t forget to check if your device is syncing with cloud storage.
Why do I need to make a backup
Many of my acquaintances neglect restoring data from a backup in WhatsApp – they simply turn off copying in the settings so that the smartphone does not waste traffic once again and does not drain the battery at the wrong time. Some do it manually at a convenient time – so that everything is under control, and someone prefers not to make a backup at all when they change their smartphone – they are satisfied that the application will actually be installed again, all correspondence will be lost and do not see this as a problem. How do you feel about WhatsApp backup? Tell us about it in our Telegram chat.
Unfortunately, there is still no official way to transfer WhatsApp from Android smartphone to iPhone. But there is a great solution – read about this handy app in our article.
I make a backup on WhatsApp so that the entire conversation history is with me. Yes, this makes it more voluminous, but there is always an opportunity to find information in the history of correspondence: birthdays, events, conversation details or some important photos that seemed to have been lost long ago. The backup is done quickly and does not interfere with using the smartphone and the application itself, but this function will allow you not to lose important data.