How to view deleted messages in WhatsApp on Android after deleting them yourself - briefly?
To view deleted messages in WhatsApp on an Android device after you have deleted them yourself, you can use third-party recovery apps or backup services.
How to view deleted messages in WhatsApp on Android after deleting them yourself - in detail?
To view deleted messages in WhatsApp on an Android device, even after you have manually deleted them, follow these detailed steps:
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Backup and Restore Method:
- Ensure that your WhatsApp chats are backed up to Google Drive. By default, WhatsApp automatically backs up your conversations at 2 AM daily. You can also manually back up by going to WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
- To restore deleted messages, uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp on your Android device.
- During the setup process, you will be prompted to restore your chat history from a backup. Click 'Restore' when the option appears.
- After restoration is complete, open WhatsApp and verify that the messages have been restored. Note that this method only works if the messages were backed up before deletion.
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Third-Party Apps:
- If you do not have a backup or prefer not to use Google Drive, consider using third-party apps designed to recover deleted WhatsApp messages. Some popular options include Dr.Fone - Recover (WhatsApp), Wondershare Recoverit, and EaseUS MobiSaver.
- Download and install the desired app from the Google Play Store or their official website.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to scan your device for deleted WhatsApp messages. Be cautious and only use reputable apps to avoid security risks.
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Manual Recovery:
- For users with root access, it is possible to manually recover deleted WhatsApp messages using file explorer apps like ES File Explorer or Root Explorer.
- Navigate to the 'WhatsApp' folder located in your device's internal storage (usually at /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases).
- Find the database files named msgstore-YYYY-MM-DD.1.db.crypt12, where YYYY is the year, MM is the month, and DD is the day of the backup. These files contain your chat history.
- Rename the desired backup file to msgstore.db.crypt12.
- Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp. During the setup process, when prompted to restore from a backup, the app will detect the renamed file and restore your messages.