How to recover chats from the WhatsApp archive on Android?

How to recover chats from the WhatsApp archive on Android - briefly?

To recover chats from the WhatsApp archive on Android, follow these steps: Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. Tap "Restore" to retrieve your archived conversations.

How to recover chats from the WhatsApp archive on Android - in detail?

To recover chats from the WhatsApp archive on an Android device, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Backup Creation: Ensure that you have previously created a backup of your WhatsApp data. WhatsApp automatically backs up chats to Google Drive daily at 2 AM. This backup includes messages, photos, videos, and voice messages.

  2. Uninstalling and Reinstalling WhatsApp:

    • Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
    • Search for WhatsApp and tap on 'Uninstall'.
    • Once uninstalled, reinstall WhatsApp by tapping 'Install' in the Google Play Store.

  3. Verifying Phone Number:

  4. Restoring from Backup:

    • Once your phone number is verified, WhatsApp will automatically search for backups in Google Drive.
    • If a backup is found, you will see an option to 'Restore'. Tap on 'Restore' to proceed with the recovery process.
    • Note that the restoration process may take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.

  5. Completing the Restoration:

    • After the restoration is complete, tap on 'Next'.
    • You will see a progress bar indicating the restoration of media files (photos, videos, voice messages). This process may also take some time.
    • Once the media files are restored, you can start using WhatsApp as usual.

  6. Additional Tips:

    • Ensure that your Android device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network throughout the restoration process to avoid interruptions.
    • If you encounter any issues during the backup restoration, check your Google Drive storage and make sure there is enough space for the backup files.
    • Keep in mind that restoring from an old backup will overwrite your current chats, so ensure this is what you intend to do.

By following these steps carefully, you can effectively recover your WhatsApp chats from the archive on your Android device.