I archived a chat in WhatsApp, how can I restore it?

I archived a chat in WhatsApp, how can I restore it - briefly?

If you've archived a chat on WhatsApp and wish to restore it, simply locate the chat in your Archived Chats folder, tap and hold on the chat, then select the 'Unarchive Chat' option from the menu that appears.

I archived a chat in WhatsApp, how can I restore it - in detail?

If you have archived a chat on WhatsApp and now wish to restore it, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Start by opening the WhatsApp application on your mobile device.
  2. Access Archived Chats: On the main screen of WhatsApp, scroll down to the bottom where you will see an option labeled "Archived." Tap on it to view all your archived chats.
  3. Locate the Chat: In the list of archived chats, find the conversation you wish to restore.
  4. Unarchive the Chat: Long press (hold down) on the chat you want to unarchive until a menu appears at the top of your screen.
  5. Select Unarchive: Tap on the "Unarchive" option from the menu. This action will move the chat back to your main list of conversations.
  6. Verify Restoration: To ensure that the chat has been successfully restored, go back to the main WhatsApp screen and scroll through your conversation list. You should now see the unarchived chat among your active chats.

It is important to note that restoring a chat will not recover any messages sent or received during the period it was archived. However, you can continue your conversation from where you left off before archiving.

By following these steps, you can easily restore an archived chat in WhatsApp and resume your communication without any interruptions.