How to save WhatsApp to Google - briefly?
To save your WhatsApp data to Google Drive, open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. From there, tap on the "Backup" button and choose Google Drive as your backup location. This will automatically save your chats to Google Drive.
How to save WhatsApp to Google - in detail?
To save your WhatsApp data to Google, you can follow these detailed steps:
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Backup via Google Drive: WhatsApp offers an integrated backup feature that saves your chats and media to Google Drive. Here's how to set it up:
- Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
- Tap on the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Select "Settings" > "Chats" > "Chat Backup".
- You'll see an option to back up to Google Drive. Tap on it and select the Google account you want to use for backup. If you haven't set up a Google account on your device, you'll need to do so first.
- Choose the backup frequency (daily, weekly, monthly) and whether you want to include videos in your backup. Note that backups count towards your Google Drive storage quota.
- Tap "Back Up" to start the process. This might take a while depending on how much data you have.
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Restore from Google Drive: If you're setting up WhatsApp on a new device or reinstalling it, you can restore your backup from Google Drive:
- During the setup process, enter your phone number and verify it.
- When prompted to restore a backup, tap "Continue" and then select the Google account that was used for the backup.
- Tap "Restore" to start the restoration process. This might take some time depending on how much data you have.
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Manual Backup: If you prefer not to use Google Drive, you can manually backup your WhatsApp data:
- Open WhatsApp and go to "Settings" > "Chats" > "Chat Backup".
- Tap on "Backup" to create a manual backup. This will save your chats and media to your device's internal storage or SD card (if available).
- To restore, tap on "Restore" during the setup process and select the local backup you want to use.