How to stop backing up WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to stop backing up WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To stop backing up WhatsApp on your iPhone, you can disable the iCloud Drive for WhatsApp. Go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Manage Storage > WhatsApp > Delete Data. This will prevent WhatsApp from using iCloud backup services.

How to stop backing up WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To stop backing up WhatsApp on your iPhone, you need to adjust the settings both within the WhatsApp application and in the iOS settings menu. Here is a detailed guide on how to achieve this:

  1. Disable Backup for WhatsApp in iCloud:

    • Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
    • Scroll down and tap on your name at the top of the screen (this will open your Apple ID profile).
    • Tap on iCloud.
    • Scroll down to find the list of apps using iCloud. Look for WhatsApp in this list.
    • If WhatsApp is listed, tap on it and then turn off the toggle switch next to iCloud Backup. This will prevent your WhatsApp data from being backed up to iCloud.

  2. Disable Automatic Backups in WhatsApp:

    • Open the WhatsApp application on your iPhone.
    • Tap on the Settings tab at the bottom of the screen (it looks like a gear icon).
    • Go to Chats.
    • Scroll down and tap on Chat Backup.
    • Here, you will see options for backing up your chats manually or automatically. To stop automatic backups:
      • Turn off the toggle switch next to Include Videos if it is currently turned on. This ensures that large video files are not included in the backup process.
      • Additionally, you can choose the backup frequency by tapping on Auto Backup and selecting Off. This will disable automatic backups entirely.
    • If you want to manually control when backups occur, leave the toggle switch for Include Videos off and set the backup frequency to Manual.

  3. Delete Existing Backups:

    • To completely ensure that WhatsApp is not backing up your data, you can delete any existing backups.
    • In the WhatsApp Settings under Chat Backup, tap on Delete Backup. This will remove all backup data stored in iCloud for WhatsApp.

By following these steps, you will effectively stop WhatsApp from backing up your messages and media to iCloud or any other storage service associated with your iPhone. This can help free up space and prevent unwanted data usage.