How to reboot WhatsApp on a Huawei phone and restore it?

How to reboot WhatsApp on a Huawei phone and restore it - briefly?

To reboot WhatsApp on a Huawei phone and restore it, follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your Huawei phone.
2. Navigate to Apps > WhatsApp > Storage & cache, then clear the cache and data. After restarting your phone, sign back into WhatsApp.

How to reboot WhatsApp on a Huawei phone and restore it - in detail?

Rebooting WhatsApp on a Huawei phone can be necessary when the application is experiencing issues or crashes frequently. This process involves force quitting the app, clearing its cache, and in some cases, reinstalling it to ensure that all data is restored properly. Below are detailed steps to accomplish this:

1. Force Quit WhatsApp:

   • Press and hold the recent apps button (the square icon) on your Huawei phone.
   • Swipe up on the WhatsApp window to force close it. This will stop any background processes related to the app.

2. Clear Cache:

   • Open the Settings app on your Huawei phone.
   • Navigate to Apps & notifications > Apps.
   • Find and tap on WhatsApp in the list of installed apps.
   • Tap on Storage & cache.
   • Click on Clear Cache. This will remove temporary data that may be causing issues without deleting your messages or media.

3. Clear Data:

   • While still in the WhatsApp app settings, tap on Clear Storage (or Clear Data). Note that this will delete all local data associated with the app, including messages and media. Ensure you have backed up your chats before proceeding.

4. Reinstall WhatsApp:

   • Uninstall WhatsApp by tapping on it in the Settings > Apps & notifications > Apps list and selecting Uninstall.
   • Go to the Google Play Store, search for WhatsApp, and tap Install to download and reinstall the app.

5. Restore Backup:

   • After reinstalling, open WhatsApp and follow the setup process.
   • When prompted, allow WhatsApp to access your contacts and files.
   • You will be asked if you want to restore your chats and media from a backup. Tap Restore to begin this process. Ensure that your most recent backups are available by checking your Google Drive or local storage settings.

6. Complete Setup:

   • WhatsApp will take some time to restore your messages and media. Once the restoration is complete, you can continue using the app as usual.

By following these steps, you should be able to reboot WhatsApp on a Huawei phone and successfully restore your chats and media. This process helps in resolving most common issues related to WhatsApp functionality.