How to save WhatsApp to the memory card on Samsung?

How to save WhatsApp to the memory card on Samsung - briefly?

To save WhatsApp data to a memory card on a Samsung device, follow these steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
  2. Select Chats > Chat Backup > Backup to Google Drive, then choose the frequency and account for backup. This will save your chats to your Google Drive, from which you can later transfer to an SD card if needed.

How to save WhatsApp to the memory card on Samsung - in detail?

To save WhatsApp data to a memory card on a Samsung device, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Ensure Your Device Supports SD Cards: Firstly, verify that your Samsung device supports external storage and has an active microSD card inserted.

  2. Backup WhatsApp Data:

    • Open the WhatsApp application on your Samsung device.
    • Navigate to the 'Settings' tab by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of the screen.
    • Select 'Chats' from the menu options.
    • Tap on 'Chat Backup.' This feature allows you to back up your WhatsApp messages and media to Google Drive. However, if you prefer to save it locally, follow these steps:
      • Uncheck the option for backing up to Google Drive.
      • Ensure that the 'Include Videos' option is checked if you want to include videos in your backup.
      • Tap on 'BACK UP' to start the process. This will create a local backup of your WhatsApp data on your device.

  3. Locate and Move Backup File:

    • The local backup file is typically stored in the internal memory of your Samsung device under WhatsApp > Databases.
    • Connect your Samsung device to your computer using a USB cable.
    • Enable 'File Transfer' mode on your device.
    • Open the 'This PC' or 'Computer' window on your computer and locate your Samsung device.
    • Navigate to the Internal Storage > WhatsApp > Databases folder.
    • Locate the backup file (it usually has a name like msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.db.crypt12) and copy it to your computer for safekeeping or directly move it to your memory card if you have the necessary permissions.

  4. Restoring WhatsApp Data:

    • If you ever need to restore this backup, ensure that the msgstore file is placed back into the Databases folder of your WhatsApp directory on your Samsung device.
    • Reinstall WhatsApp if necessary and follow the prompts to restore from the local backup.

By following these steps, you can effectively save your WhatsApp data to a memory card on a Samsung device, ensuring that your messages and media are securely backed up.