How to remove a WhatsApp backup?

How to remove a WhatsApp backup - briefly?

To remove a WhatsApp backup from your device or cloud storage, follow these steps:

1. For Android: Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup, and tap on "Delete all backups."
2. For iPhone: Go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup, and tap on "Delete All Local Backups" if you're using iCloud. To delete cloud backups, go to your phone's settings (Settings > General > iPhone Storage) and manage the storage for WhatsApp.

How to remove a WhatsApp backup - in detail?

To effectively remove a WhatsApp backup, follow these detailed steps depending on your device and platform:

For Android Users:

1. Open File Manager: Access the file manager app on your Android device.
2. Navigate to Backup Folder: Go to WhatsApp > Media > WhatsApp Backups.
3. Delete Backup Files: Locate the backup files, which are usually named with a date and time stamp (e.g., msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12). Tap and hold to select the files you want to delete, then choose the delete option.
4. Empty Recycle Bin: If your device has a recycle bin or trash folder, make sure to empty it to permanently remove the backup files.

For iPhone Users:

1. Open File App: Launch the Files app on your iOS device.
2. Connect to iCloud Drive: Tap on iCloud Drive in the Browse section.
3. Locate WhatsApp Folder: Navigate through WhatsApp > Documents.
4. Delete Backup Files: Find and delete any files named with a date and time stamp (e.g., msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12).
5. Permanently Delete: Go to your device’s Settings > General > iPhone Storage, then tap on iCloud Drive and select the option to delete the files permanently from your iCloud storage.

For Windows Phone Users:

1. Connect to PC: Use a USB cable to connect your Windows phone to your computer.
2. Open File Explorer: Open File Explorer on your PC and locate your device under This PC.
3. Navigate to WhatsApp Folder: Go to Phone > Internal storage > WhatsApp > Databases.
4. Delete Backup Files: Locate the backup files (e.g., msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12) and delete them from your phone’s internal storage.
5. Safely Eject Device: After deleting, safely eject your device from the PC to ensure no data corruption occurs.

For Backups on Google Drive:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp app on your device.
2. Access Settings: Go to Settings > Chats.
3. Select Chat Backup: Tap on Chat backup.
4. Delete Backup: You will see a list of backups saved on Google Drive. Select the backup you want to delete and tap on the trash can icon to remove it.

For Backups on iCloud:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp app on your device.
2. Access Settings: Go to Settings > Chats.
3. Select Chat Backup: Tap on Chat backup.
4. Delete Backup: You will see a list of backups saved on iCloud. Select the backup you want to delete and tap on the trash can icon to remove it.

By following these steps, you can successfully remove WhatsApp backups from your device or cloud storage. Ensure that you have backed up any important data before deleting to avoid permanent loss of information.