How to disable creating backups of WhatsApp?

How to disable creating backups of WhatsApp - briefly?

To disable automatic backups of WhatsApp on your device, you can simply turn off the backup feature in the settings menu. This will prevent any future backups from being created automatically.

How to disable creating backups of WhatsApp - in detail?

To disable the creation of backups in WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:

On Android Devices:

1. Open WhatsApp: Start by launching the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
2. Access Settings: Tap on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the screen to access the menu. From there, select "Settings."
3. Navigate to Chats: In the Settings menu, tap on "Chats" to open the chat settings.
4. Backup Options: Look for the section titled "Backups" or "Chat Backup." Tap on it to view your backup options.
5. Disable Automatic Backup: You will see an option labeled "Back up to Google Drive." Tap on this option and select "Never" from the list of frequency options. This will disable automatic backups to Google Drive.
6. Delete Existing Backups (Optional): If you wish to delete any existing backups, you can do so by tapping on "Delete Backup" at the bottom of the screen.

On iOS Devices:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your iOS device.
2. Access Settings: Tap on "Settings" in the bottom-right corner of the screen to open the settings menu.
3. Navigate to Chats: In the Settings menu, tap on "Chats" to access chat settings.
4. Backup Options: Look for the section titled "Chat Backup." Tap on it to view your backup options.
5. Disable iCloud Drive: You will see an option labeled "Back Up Now" and a frequency selection below it. To disable automatic backups, tap on "Auto Backup" and select "Off." This will turn off the automatic backup feature to iCloud.
6. Delete Existing Backups (Optional): If you wish to delete any existing backups, you can do so by tapping on "Delete Backup" at the bottom of the screen.

Additional Considerations:

• Manual Backups: While automatic backups are disabled, you can still create manual backups whenever necessary by selecting "Back Up Now."
• Data Loss: Disabling automatic backups means that WhatsApp will not automatically save your chat history to the cloud. Make sure to manually backup important data to avoid any potential loss.

By following these steps, you can effectively disable the creation of backups in WhatsApp on both Android and iOS devices, giving you more control over your data management.