How to save messages in WhatsApp when deleting them?

How to save messages in WhatsApp when deleting them - briefly?

To save messages in WhatsApp before they are deleted, you can either export the chat as a text file or email it to yourself. This ensures that you have a permanent record of the conversation even after the messages are removed from your device.

How to save messages in WhatsApp when deleting them - in detail?

To ensure that you can save important messages in WhatsApp before they are deleted, there are several strategies you can employ. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

Manual Backup

WhatsApp provides an option to manually back up your chats to Google Drive or iCloud. This ensures that even if you delete messages from your device, they will still be available in the cloud. To do this:

1. Android Users:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats.
   • Tap on Chat Backup.
   • Choose the Google account where you want to back up your chats.
   • Tap on Back Up to create a manual backup.

2. iPhone Users:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats.
   • Tap on Chat Backup.
   • Choose the iCloud account where you want to back up your chats.
   • Tap on Back Up Now to create a manual backup.

Email Export

For individual messages or conversations that you want to save, you can export them via email:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to the chat containing the message(s) you want to save.
2. Tap on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen.
3. Select More > Export Chat.
4. Choose whether to include media or not, then select the email account through which you want to send the chat.
5. The selected chat will be attached as a .txt file and sent to your chosen email address.

Screenshots

If you only need to save a few messages, taking screenshots is a quick and easy method:

1. Open WhatsApp and navigate to the message(s) you want to save.
2. Press and hold the power button and the volume down button simultaneously (for most devices). This will capture the screen and save it to your gallery.
3. You can then transfer these screenshots to a cloud storage service or your computer for safekeeping.

Third-Party Applications

There are third-party applications available that allow you to back up WhatsApp messages to external storage, such as your computer's hard drive:

1. WAMR (WhatsApp Message Recovery): This app can recover deleted messages and media from WhatsApp.
2. Dr.Fone - WhatsApp Transfer: This tool allows you to back up and transfer WhatsApp data between devices.

Regular Backups

Ensure that your WhatsApp is set to automatically back up to the cloud:

1. Android Users:

   • Go to Settings > Chats.
   • Tap on Chat Backup.
   • Choose the backup frequency (daily, weekly, monthly).

2. iPhone Users:

   • Go to Settings > Chats.
   • Tap on Chat Backup.
   • Ensure that Include Videos is turned on if you want to back up videos as well.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your important WhatsApp messages are saved and protected from accidental deletion.