How do I restore a conversation from the archive in WhatsApp?

How do I restore a conversation from the archive in WhatsApp - briefly?

To restore an archived conversation on WhatsApp, first open the app and tap on the "Archived" option at the bottom of the screen. Then, find the chat you want to unarchive, swipe left on it, and tap "Unarchive."

How do I restore a conversation from the archive in WhatsApp - in detail?

To restore a conversation from the archive in WhatsApp, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your device. Ensure you have an active internet connection to access archived chats.
  2. Access Archived Chats: For Android users, tap on the three dots in the upper right corner of the screen to open the menu. Then select "Archived Chats" from the list. On iOS devices, simply swipe down on the Chats screen and you will see the "Archived Chats" option appear at the top. Tap on it to view your archived conversations.
  3. Locate the Chat: Scroll through the list of archived chats to find the conversation you want to restore. You can use the search function (magnifying glass icon) if you have a large number of archived chats and need to quickly locate the specific one.
  4. Restore the Chat: Once you have located the desired chat, simply tap and hold on it until a menu appears with options such as "Unarchive", "Delete", or "Mark as Unread". Select "Unarchive" to move the chat back to your main chats list.
  5. Verify Restoration: After unarchiving, return to your main Chats screen by tapping on the back arrow at the top left of the screen (Android) or swiping up from the bottom (iOS). You should now see the restored conversation listed among your active chats.
  6. Resume Communication: With the chat successfully restored, you can resume communication with the contact as normal. All previous messages and media will be available in the chat history.

By following these steps, you can easily restore any archived conversation in WhatsApp and continue your discussions seamlessly.