Back up WhatsApp data

Your backups will not use your Google Drive storage for your personal Google Account. You can use your backup to restore your messages and attachments to WhatsApp. You can stop and delete backups, but you won't be able to look at the files inside the backup.

Does WhatsApp backup take storage in Google Drive?

Note: WhatsApp backups do not count against your Google Drive storage quota. WhatsApp backups are tied to the phone number and Google account they were created on.

Where in Google Drive is WhatsApp backup stored?

To find the local backup saved in the phone's internal storage, go to file manager, open the root folder, search for the WhatsApp folder and tap on it. Look for the 'databases' folder, which includes all text messages. The media files are saved in a separate 'Media' folder inside the WhatsApp folder.

How many backups does WhatsApp keep on Google Drive?

For years, Android users have enjoyed unlimited backup on Google Drive for WhatsApp chats and media. It was also an advantage over iPhone users who have to use the 5GB iCloud storage for backups. The process to restore your backed up chats when moving to a new or different phone is also very convenient.

Does Google backup count against storage?

Any photos or videos you've backed up in High quality or Express quality before June 1, 2021 won't count toward your Google Account storage. Photos and videos backed up in Original quality will continue to count toward your Google Account storage. Learn more about photo and video backup options.

How to See / Find WhatsApp Backup Data in Google Drive

How can I reduce my WhatsApp storage?

To learn how to reduce WhatsApp storage on iPhone or Android, the following steps can be taken:

1. Step 1: Launch MobileTrans – WhatsApp Transfer. ...
2. Step 2: Connect your iOS or Android device. ...
3. Step 3: Backup WhatsApp data to your computer.

Why WhatsApp take so much storage?

By default, WhatsApp automatically downloads and saves images on your phone. It is so that you can quickly access the images as many times as you want without having to download it again and again. But this also takes up space on your device's storage.

Why is WhatsApp backup so large?

Increased size of backup is normal. As you keep on chatting and share pictures, the data which needs to be backed up also increases. By default whatsapp will backup your chat history and pictures not videos unless you have selected.

Why WhatsApp backup is big?

WhatsApp doesn't take a large space on your phone compared to some games and apps. However, over time, files sent on the chat app can fill your storage pretty quickly. When you take the backup of your WhatsApp account, all these files are backed up too.

Where WhatsApp data is stored?

On Android, media files are automatically saved in your WhatsApp/Media/folder. If you have Internal Storage, the WhatsApp folder is located in your Internal Storage. If you do not have internal storage, the folder will be on your SD Card or External SD Card.

Where is WhatsApp backup stored on Android?

Where is WhatsApp backup stored? Local backups are saved as encrypted database files in your phone in device storage under WhatsApp > Databases. How do I transfer WhatsApp chat history? To back up the chats on your old phones, you are to go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.

How large is a WhatsApp backup?

If you've ever looked at the size of your WhatsApp backup, you will know how quickly this 2000GB will be used, especially if you are backing up chats, photos, documents, and videos from WhatsApp.

What is the size limit of WhatsApp backup?

Listen up, WhatsApp users on Android. It appears that WhatsApp users will be allowed to backup only 2,000 megabytes per user as part of Google's upcoming limited plan. Google will also reportedly offer additional storage options to users... but these will be chargeable.

What should I delete when my phone storage is full?

Delete Old Files

And when a phone's storage is almost full, it will automatically remove all backed-up photos and videos. If you don't want to do that, you can manually clear out your downloads by going through your download directory, Fisco says.

What happens if I clear data in WhatsApp?

What Happens When You Clear Data of WhatsApp. When you clear WhatsApp data, you will need to verify your WhatsApp account again, just as you did when you installed it on your phone. Make sure you have access to the same number that was registered with WhatsApp. And yes, your chats will be deleted by clearing its data.

Do WhatsApp pictures take up storage?

WhatsApp groups can run amuck with memes and videos. All that media takes up valuable storage space on your iPhone or Android phone. Here's how you can reduce WhatsApp storage space without deleting the app.

What happens if I clear cache on WhatsApp?

When you clear cache or data on an app, it does not delete anything on the WhatsApp server. It will only remove temporary files that are stored in your phone's RAM and make less memory available for other apps to use.

How do I clean up WhatsApp?

Delete WhatsApp media files

1. On your Android device, open Files by Google .
2. At the bottom, tap Clean .
3. On the "Delete WhatsApp media" card, tap Select files.
4. Select the files you want to delete.
5. At the bottom, tap Delete .
6. On the confirmation dialog, tap Delete .

How can I backup my WhatsApp messages without Google Drive?

How to transfer WhatsApp data to your new Android phone with no Google Drive

1. Step 1: Create a local backup on WhatsApp. ...
2. Step 2: Install RAR or any other file compression application. ...
3. Step 3: Compress your WhatsApp data. ...
4. Step 4: Move the data to your new phone. ...
5. Step 5: Install WhatsApp on your new phone.

What is Google Drive backup in WhatsApp?

WhatsApp users can now backup all their data on Google Drive. This means all your chats and media can now be saved forever on cloud. However to use this feature, you will have to connect your WhatsApp to your Google account. WhatsApp gives you options to back up your data on Google daily, weekly or monthly.

Are deleted WhatsApp messages gone forever?

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.

How can I recover my 4 year old WhatsApp without backup?

Follow the below steps on how to restore deleted WhatsApp messages without backup Android:

1. Download and install Android Data Recovery on your computer and run the software. ...
2. From the main interface, select "Recover WhatsApp Data".
3. Follow the on-screen instruction to enable USB debugging on your android phone.

What happens when I delete WhatsApp backup from Google Drive?

If you delete a WhatsApp backup from Google Drive, you cannot restore that backup on your current Android device or from Android to a new iPhone. Also, your new device will not ask you to restore a backup if you have deleted the backup from Google Drive.