How to access WhatsApp on an SD card on a Samsung Galaxy?

How to access WhatsApp on an SD card on a Samsung Galaxy - briefly?

To access WhatsApp data stored on an SD card on a Samsung Galaxy device, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Remove the SD card from your Samsung Galaxy phone and insert it into another Android device or a computer with an SD card reader.
  2. Use a file manager app to locate the WhatsApp folder and access your data.

How to access WhatsApp on an SD card on a Samsung Galaxy - in detail?

To access WhatsApp data stored on an SD card on a Samsung Galaxy device, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Remove the SD Card:

    • Power off your Samsung Galaxy device.
    • Locate the SD card slot, usually found on the side or top of the phone.
    • Insert a small tool or your fingernail into the slot to eject the SD card tray.
    • Remove the SD card from the tray and set it aside.

  2. Insert the SD Card into a Computer:

    • Use an SD card adapter if necessary, to insert the SD card into your computer's SD card reader or USB port. If your computer does not have a built-in SD card reader, you can use an external one.

  3. Access WhatsApp Data:

    • On Windows: Open File Explorer and navigate to the SD card. Look for the 'WhatsApp' folder, which contains subfolders such as 'Media,' 'Databases,' and 'Backups.'
    • On macOS: Open Finder and locate the SD card. Navigate through the folders to find the WhatsApp data.

  4. Backup and Restore Data:

    • To back up your WhatsApp data, copy the 'Databases' folder to your computer. This folder contains SQLite database files (msgstore.db or msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12) that store your chat history.
    • To restore WhatsApp data from a backup:
      • First, ensure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your Samsung Galaxy device.
      • Uninstall and then reinstall WhatsApp on your phone.
      • During the setup process, when prompted to restore chats, tap 'Restore.'
      • Connect your SD card to your computer and copy the backup files from the 'Databases' folder back to the SD card in the same location.
      • Insert the SD card back into your Samsung Galaxy device.
      • Open WhatsApp and follow the on-screen instructions to restore your chats.

  5. Alternative Method: Using a File Manager App:

    • If you prefer not to remove the SD card, you can use a file manager app that supports accessing system files. Examples include ES File Explorer or Solid Explorer.
    • Open the file manager app and navigate to the 'WhatsApp' folder on your SD card (usually located at /sdcard/WhatsApp).
    • From here, you can back up or restore WhatsApp data as described above.