How do I recover chat history from Google Drive in WhatsApp - briefly?
To recover your chat history from Google Drive in WhatsApp, you need to ensure that both your phone number and Google account are the same as when the backup was created. Once verified, simply follow the prompts during the setup process to restore your chat history.
How do I recover chat history from Google Drive in WhatsApp - in detail?
To recover your chat history from Google Drive in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:
- Ensure Backup Exists: First, make sure you have a backup of your chats on Google Drive. WhatsApp automatically backs up your chats daily at 2 AM, but you can also manually back them up by going to
WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. - Uninstall and Reinstall WhatsApp: If you're setting up a new phone or reinstalling WhatsApp, uninstall the app from your device. After uninstallation, go to the Google Play Store (for Android) or App Store (for iOS), search for WhatsApp, and install it again.
- Verify Phone Number: Open WhatsApp after it's installed. You'll be prompted to enter your phone number. Make sure you use the same phone number that was associated with your chat history backup on Google Drive.
- Restore Chat History: After verifying your phone number, WhatsApp will automatically look for a backup on Google Drive. If it finds one, it will prompt you to restore your messages. Tap on
Restore. The restoration process may take some time depending on the size of your chat history and the speed of your internet connection. - Wait for Completion: Once the restoration is complete, WhatsApp will display a progress bar showing the restoration status. Wait until the progress bar reaches 100% and disappears before you start using WhatsApp to ensure all messages are restored properly.
- Check Restored Messages: After the process is finished, open your chat history to confirm that all your messages have been successfully recovered.