How do I unarchive a chat in WhatsApp on Android?

How do I unarchive a chat in WhatsApp on Android - briefly?

To unarchive a chat in WhatsApp on Android, open the app and go to the Archived Chats folder. Long-press on the chat you want to unarchive, then tap on the Unarchive icon (a box with an arrow pointing up).

How do I unarchive a chat in WhatsApp on Android - in detail?

To unarchive a chat in WhatsApp on an Android device, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your Android device by tapping on its icon from the home screen or app drawer.
  2. Access Archived Chats: Once you are in the main chat list, swipe down to reveal the search bar at the top of the screen. Tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) located in the upper right corner of the screen. This action will open a dropdown menu with various options.
  3. Navigate to Archived Chats: In the dropdown menu, select "Archived chats". This option is typically listed at the bottom or near the end of the menu. Tapping on it will take you to a new screen where all your archived chats are displayed.
  4. Unarchive Individual Chat: To unarchive a specific chat, tap and hold on the chat you wish to unarchive until a checkbox appears next to it. You can select multiple chats by tapping on additional chats while holding down the first one. Once you have selected all the desired chats, tap on the "Unarchive" icon at the top of the screen (it looks like an open box).
  5. Confirm Unarchiving: After selecting the "Unarchive" option, a confirmation dialog may appear asking if you are sure you want to unarchive the selected chats. Confirm your action by tapping on "OK".
  6. Return to Main Chat List: Once the chats have been successfully unarchived, they will return to your main chat list. You can now access and interact with these chats as you normally would.

By following these steps, you can effectively unarchive any chat in WhatsApp on an Android device, ensuring that all your important conversations are easily accessible.