How do I restore a lost WhatsApp on my phone?

How do I restore a lost WhatsApp on my phone - briefly?

To recover lost WhatsApp data on your phone, you can use Google Drive backups if you have previously enabled this feature. Simply reinstall WhatsApp and follow the prompts to restore your chat history from the backup.

How do I restore a lost WhatsApp on my phone - in detail?

To restore a lost WhatsApp on your phone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Backup Verification:

   • Ensure that you have previously backed up your WhatsApp data to either Google Drive (for Android) or iCloud (for iPhone). Backups are typically created automatically every day at 2 AM local time, provided your device is connected to the internet and has sufficient charge.

2. Reinstall WhatsApp:

   • Uninstall WhatsApp from your device by holding down on the app icon until it jiggles, then tapping the 'X' that appears (iPhone) or going to Settings > Apps > WhatsApp > Uninstall (Android).
   • Reinstall WhatsApp from the Google Play Store (Android) or the App Store (iPhone).

3. Verify Phone Number:

   • Open WhatsApp and verify your phone number. This is the same number you used to register for WhatsApp.
   • You will receive a verification code via SMS or call. Enter this code into WhatsApp when prompted.

4. Restore Backup:

   • After verifying your phone number, WhatsApp will automatically search for the most recent backup associated with your account on Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iPhone).
   • If a backup is found, you will see an option to restore it. Tap 'Restore' to proceed.

5. Wait for Restoration:

   • The restoration process may take some time, depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection. Do not interrupt this process.

6. Complete Setup:

   • Once the restoration is complete, tap 'Next' to proceed with setting up WhatsApp. You will need to grant WhatsApp access to your contacts and media files.
   • After setup, you can start using WhatsApp as usual. Your messages, media, and other data should now be restored.

Important Notes:

• Restoring a backup will overwrite any existing data on your device. Make sure to back up any important data that is not already stored in your WhatsApp backup.
• If you do not see an option to restore a backup, it is possible that no backup was found or that you are using a different phone number than the one associated with your backup. In this case, you may need to contact WhatsApp support for further assistance.
• WhatsApp backups include messages, photos, videos, and other media, as well as settings and other app data. However, they do not include call logs or block lists.