I archived a chat in WhatsApp, how to return it?

I archived a chat in WhatsApp, how to return it - briefly?

To retrieve an archived chat on WhatsApp, simply go to the "Chats" or "Archived Chats" section, depending on your device and app version. Locate the archived chat you wish to restore, then tap and hold it until the options menu appears. Select "Unarchive Chat" to move it back to your main chats list.

I archived a chat in WhatsApp, how to return it - in detail?

Archiving a chat in WhatsApp is a useful feature that allows you to hide conversations from your main chat list without deleting them. However, if you need to access an archived chat again, the process is straightforward. Here’s how you can return an archived chat on both Android and iOS devices:

For Android Devices:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Access Archived Chats: At the top of the chat list, tap on the three vertical dots (or the overflow menu) to reveal additional options.
3. Select Archived Chats: From the dropdown menu, select "Archived chats". This will display all your archived conversations.
4. Unarchive the Chat: Long press on the chat you want to unarchive and then tap on the "Unarchive" option that appears at the top of the screen. Alternatively, you can open the chat and tap on the three vertical dots in the upper right corner, then select "Unarchive chat".

For iOS Devices:

1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
2. Access Archived Chats: Scroll to the bottom of your chat list until you see the "Archived" section. Tap on it to view all archived conversations.
3. Unarchive the Chat: Swipe left on the chat you want to unarchive and then tap on the "Unarchive" button that appears. Alternatively, you can open the chat and tap on the three horizontal dots in the upper right corner, then select "Unarchive chat".

Additional Tips:

• Notifications: Once a chat is unarchived, you will start receiving notifications for new messages from that chat again.
• Chat Visibility: The unarchived chat will return to your main chat list and be visible among your other active conversations.
• Archive Multiple Chats: You can also select multiple chats at once and unarchive them by tapping on the three vertical dots (or overflow menu) and then selecting "Unarchive chats".

By following these steps, you can easily return an archived chat to your main WhatsApp chat list and continue your conversations seamlessly.